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An Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Pearl Pendant. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 Designed as a carved jadeite gourd suspended from a circular-cut diamond and pearl stylised foliate surmount with calibré-cut ruby detail, pearls untested, circa 1930, 7.5 cm long - Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 Price Realized £11,875 Christie's. Jewels - The London Sale. 9 June 2010. London, King Street www.christies.com

Keith Penton, Head of Jewels Christie’s London comments: “The London sale encompassed a wide variety of jewellery ranging from the mid-9th to the 21st century. Fine quality diamonds, natural pearls and signed jewels were especially sought after, exemplified by the Belle Epoque aquamarine necklace by Koch, which realised five times its pre sale estimate. Following on from the success of last week’s Hong Kong sale Chinese buyers were in the forefront of much of the bidding. The traditional Cartier section was enthusiastically... [Lire la suite]

A jadeite and diamond pendant. photo Bonhams The brilliant emerald green jadeite plaque and high translucency, carved to depict a bamboo shoot, representing longevity and strength, to a surmount set with a cluster of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, pendant length 4.9cm. Sold for HK$780,000; Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the pendant is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number SJ 9696, dated 18th March 2010. A set of... [Lire la suite]

A turquoise and diamond brooch, by David Webb. photo Bonhams Designed as a flower, the centre set with a turquoise cabochon, within unfurled petals set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a textured stem and diamond leaves, mounted in 18k yellow and white gold, stamped 'Webb', diamonds approximately 6.00 carats total, brooch length 7.1cm. - Estimate: HK$70,000 - 90,000, USD 9,000 - 12,000 Unsold Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 28 May 2010 to 29 May 2010. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

A jadeite and diamond ring and earring set. photo Bonhams The ring set with a jadeite cabochon of near-colourless material and glass-like translucency, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround designed as sinuous vines and leaves, accompanied by a pair of earrings of similar design, mounted in 18k blackened gold, ring size 6, earring length 4.7cm. (2) - Sold for HK$78,000 Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the cabochon on the ring is natural jadeite and no resin was... [Lire la suite]

A magnificent diamond ring. photo Christie's Ltd 2010 The cut-cornered rectangular-cut diamond weighing 40.21 carats, to the trapeze and epaulet-shaped diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 6. Estimate on request. Price Realized CHF5,699,000 ($5,143,925) Accompanied by report no. 17431451 dated 8 July 2008 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, Flawless clarity, with Excellent polish and Excellent symmetry and with a letter stating that the diamond has been determined... [Lire la suite]

Pair of emerald and diamond fish brooches, René Boivin, circa 1980, from the collection of Lily Marinho. photo Sotheby's Each designed as a fish, the face, pavé-set with single- and brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with a cabochon emerald eye, the scales decorated with circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds of various tints, the fin with baguette stones, to the diamond set articulated tail, mounted in yellow gold, French assay and maker's marks. Est. 11,000—16,000 CHF. Lot Sold 80,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnficent Jewels and... [Lire la suite]

Genève, 11 mai 2010, la vente organisée chez Sotheby’s à Genève a remporté un grand succès totalisant 59.995.700 CHF (42.411.883 €) contre une estimation de 35.9 à 51.1M CHF (25.2/35.9M€) soit 87.9% des lots vendus, 96.6% en valeur, et 74% des lots qui ont dépassé leur estimation haute. Les enchérisseurs sont venus très nombreux, du monde entier, se disputer les pièces exceptionnelles que proposait Sotheby’s : pierres de couleur spectaculaires, diamants exceptionnels, pièces désirables aux signatures prestigieuses et de provenance... [Lire la suite]

Pair of gold, enamel and diamond bracelet, David Webb. photo Sotheby's Each decorated with white enamel and brilliant-cut diamond scale motifs, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, length approximately 182mm, both signed David Webb. weight 155. Est. 15,000—20,000 CHF. Lot Sold 65,000 CHF Enamel, ruby, chrysoprase and diamond bangle, David Webb. photo Sotheby's Of cross over design, the front with two white enamel dragon head terminals, each with cabochon ruby eyes, decorated at the top with brilliant-cut diamonds and... [Lire la suite]

A set of art deco sapphire "Pont" jewellery, by Suzanne Belperron. photo Christie's Ltd 2010 Comprising a pair of bombé clip brooches, each designed as six lines of calibré-cut sapphires, a pair of ear clips en suite, late 1930s, 2.8 x 2.5 cm each brooch, with French assay marks for platinum and gold. By Suzanne Belperron, with maker's mark for Groene et Darde (3). Est. CHF12,000 - CHF15,000 ($10,829 - $13,537) Price Realized CHF52,500 ($47,378) A pair of art deco diamond ear clips, by Suzanne Belperron.... [Lire la suite]