rubies

A jadeite jade and gem-set elephant. photo Bonhams the jadeite jade elephant with a carved emerald figure riding in a gold howdah, accentuated throughout with various shapes of emeralds, sapphires, rubies and freshwater cultured pearls, with wooden stand; detailed in fourteen karat gold; dimensions: 7 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7in. (please contact the jewelry department for details of the condition, elephant photographed without stand). Sold for $7,930 Bonhams and Butterfields. Fine Jewelry, 15 Dec 2010. New York, Los Angeles, San... [Lire la suite]

Nardi's Bejeweled "Friendly Ogre". Italy, ca. 1950's. photo by 1stdibs This bejeweled "friendly ogre" is characteristic of Nardi's playful designs. His hat, beard, and earrings are set with rubies and the hat is further ornamented with dangling emeralds. His nostrils are sapphires. The reverse is a gold carving of a male and female nude seen from the back. The large pendent (2.5 inches long) hangs from a black silk cord. height: 11 in. Price $8,500 Primavera Gallery NY, 210 11th Ave... [Lire la suite]

18K and Gemstone Chinese Foo Dog Brooch, USA, 1950's Fantastic Stylized Foo Dog Brooch. Cast and engraved Gold with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Beautiful hand finishing to the gold. Price $5,000 Dragonette LTD. 711 N. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles CA, 90069. Phone: 310-855-9091 - E-Mail: dragonette@mac.com

An impressive diamond solitaire ring. Estimate: $550,000 - 650,000 © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd On December 16th Bonhams will mount a highly anticipated Fine Jewelry sale at their New York galleries. Consisting of 150 lots the sale includes an exceptional diamond collection, several antique pieces, as well as a number of outstanding pearls. One of the most sought after lots of the sale will be a spectacular diamond solitaire ring. Weighing 10.17 carats, the oval shaped diamond is accompanied by a GIA report stating E color and... [Lire la suite]

Rare Gem-set and diamond wristwatch/bracelet, Sterlé, 1940s Decorated at the centre with a cabochon ruby supported by pear-shaped emeralds, rubies and diamonds, opening to reveal a circular golden dial applied with black Roman numerals, to the yellow gold fringes, cheveux d'ange, scattered with circular-cut rubies and emeralds, circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, the straps set with similar stones, signed Sterlé and numbered, French assay marks, a pear-shaped emerald and a few small stones deficient. Est. 36,000—60,000 CHF.... [Lire la suite]