Verdura

Verdura. Clip. Vers 1940.  Photo Kohn A motifs rayonnants en or jaune serti d'une exceptionnelle émeraude cabochon dans un entourage en platine pavé de diamants. Signé. Poids de l'émeraude : 107 carats. Dimension : 7,5 x 7,5 cm - Estimation : 90 000 / 100 000 €Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duc de Verdura (1898-1978) arrive à Paris en 1926 où il travaille pour Coco Chanel en tant que styliste textile. Très vite, elle lui demande de dessiner des bijoux assortis à ses collections. En 1934, il part aux Etats-Unis où il travaille... [Lire la suite]

Two-Color Gold, Diamond and Colored Diamond Ring, Verdura. Photo Sotheby's Of bombé form set in the center with a round diamond of fancy yellow-brown color weighing 10.53 carats, framed by round diamonds of brown, orange and yellow hues weighing approximately 2.80 carats, accented by round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 2.75 carats, size 5½, signed Verdura. Estimate 75,000—100,000 USD. Lot Sold 98,500 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 2125860483 stating that the 10.53 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow-Brown,... [Lire la suite]

Enamel and gem-set brooch, Verdura. photo Sotheby's Designed as a swan decorated with white and black enamel, holding a pearl in its beak, the eye set with a cabochon ruby, the wings highlighted with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, signed Verdura. Estimate 8,000—10,000 GBP. Lot Sold 17,500 GBP LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Patricia Corbett, Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweller, London, 2008, pages 140-143. NOTE: Verdura used the image of swans in many jewels. He had a following of many high profile clients including... [Lire la suite]

Unique Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1938, Van Cleef & Arpels. photo courtesy Sotheby's Centring on an invisibly-set cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 7.54 carats, framed by tapered baguette diamonds, the shank accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.40 carats, mounted in platinum plated with 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered N.Y. 42059, ring guard fitting.. Estimate 3,200,000—4,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 4,580,000 HKD PROVENANCE: The Estate of Cornelius... [Lire la suite]

Gold and Diamond Leaf Clip-Brooch, Verdura. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York The large leaf with graceful curving branches tipped with vari-shaped plaques set with 104 round diamonds approximately 3.50 cts., signed Verdura, approximately 21.5 dwt. Estimate $8,000-12,000 Gold, Garnet and Peridot Ring, Verdura. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York One cushion-shaped garnet ap. 11.0 x 8.8 mm., 2 cushion-shaped peridot, signed Verdura, ap. 5 dwt. Size 5. Estimate $1,500-2,000 Gold and Green Chrysoprase Bead Necklace,... [Lire la suite]

A pair of sandalwood and eighteen karat gold earclips, Verdura. photo Bonhams each signed Verdura with maker's mark; diameter: 1 1/16in. Sold for $4,575 Bonhams. Salon Jewelry, 16 Jun 2010. New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco www.bonhams.com

A pair of nephrite and ruby earclips, by Verdura. photo Bonhams Each polished nephrite snail shell, with graduated cabochon ruby accents, signed Verdura, length 3.1cm. Estimate: £2,200 - 3,000 Bonhams. Fine Jewellery, 21 Apr 2010. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com

14 karat gold and onyx botanical sketch easel, Verdura. photo Sotheby's The sketch with various botanical drawings on ivory with the scientific classification for each plant on the reverse, signed Fulco Pinxit, the gold easel set with an onyx cabochon, signed Verdura; together with an 18 karat gold and lapis lazuli frame, set with lapis lazuli cabochons, containing a sketch of lilacs on paper, the frame signed Schlumberger, Paris. Est. 5,000—7,000 USD. Lot Sold 26,250 USD 18 karat gold, amethyst, emerald and diamond... [Lire la suite]

VERDURA. Années 1960. Broche en forme de tortue en or émaillé vert Elle est surmontée d'un amour la guidant. Les ailes, les pattes et la tête pavées de diamants brillantés. Deux rubis pour les yeux. Signée. Dimensions : 4,5 x 3,5 cm. Estimation : 3 500 - 4 500 € Pierre Bergé & associés. Bijoux des XIXème et XXème siècles – Precious design. Lundi 14 décembre à 17h00. Salle des Beaux Arts - Bruxelles. EMail : contact@pba-auctions.com - Tél. : +33 (0)1 49 49 90 00 - Tél. : +32 (2) 504 80 00

Verdura pour Herz Belperron. Paire de clips d'oreilles en gerbe stylisée d'or gris, ponctuée d'enroulements sertis de diamants de taille ancienne. Réédition par Verdura d'un modèle de Suzanne Belperron. Signés Herz-Belperron. Poids : 32,4 g - Estimation : € 5,000-7,000 TAJAN. BIJOUX ET MONTRES. 06 déc. 2009 15:00, Espace Tajan www.tajan.com