27 décembre 2010
Buccellati jewelry @ Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, 09 Dec 10, New York
18 Karat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Buccellati, Italy. photo Sotheby's
The textured gold cuff set at the front with oval sapphires weighing approximately 7.50 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, internal circumference 6¾ inches, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. With signed box. Est. 30,000—40,000 USD. Lot Sold 56,250 USD
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow and Pink Gold Cuff Bracelets, Buccellati. photo Sotheby's
The cuffs designed with... [Lire la suite]20 mai 2009
Yellow gold, platinum and diamond bracelet, Cartier
Yellow gold, platinum and diamond bracelet, Cartier
The sprung bracelet designed as a coiled serpent, decorated with stylised chevron scales set with cushion- and pear-shaped, single- and circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay marks, 1938, the detachable serpent head, not by Cartier, is a later addition and may be worn as a clip brooch. Est. 30,000—45,000 CHF. Lot Sold 80,500 CHF
PEOVENANCE: Formerly in the collection of Diane Benvenuti, née Rothschild
NOTE: Throughout the ages, the... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2009
Important yellow gold and diamond suite, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1948
Important yellow gold and diamond suite, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1948
Comprising: an articulated necklace, a bracelet and a ring, all in the paillette motif, set with yellow gold round links studded with single-cut diamonds, necklace length approximately 350mm, bracelet length approximately 190mm, ring size 56, necklace and bracelet signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, ring unsigned. Est. 145,000—215,000 CHF. Lot Sold 170,500 CHF
LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1986,... [Lire la suite]16 mai 2009
Pair of yellow gold and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, late 1940s and a bracelet
Pair of yellow gold and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, late 1940s and a bracelet
The pair of ear clips of passementerie inspiration, set with three cords each with a circular- and brilliant-cut diamond tassel of yellow gold fringes set with single-cut stones, signed V.C.A. U.S - Made in Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pochette, together with a bracelet of jarretiere design similarly set, adjustable length. Est. 12,000—18,000 CHF. Lot Sold 22,500 CHF
NOTE: Starting in the mid 1940s up to the... [Lire la suite]16 mai 2009
Pair of yellow gold and diamond ear clips, Cartier, 1940s and a diamond brooch, 1970s
Pair of yellow gold and diamond ear clips, Cartier, 1940s and a diamond brooch, 1970s
The ear clips of stylised floral and foliate design set with circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, together with a brooch of flower head design set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold, unsigned. Est. 6,000—8,000 CHF. Lot Sold 16,250 CHF
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and ,... [Lire la suite]12 mai 2009
Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s
Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s
Each carved rock crystal bird with coral beak and onyx eyes, perched on a yellow gold branch to the tiered rock crystal base with yellow gold trim, signed Boucheron, French assay and maker's marks, measurements approximately 130 x 75mm, with a wooden fitted transportation case. Est. 8,000—12,000 CHF. Lot Sold. 20,000 CHF
LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Gilles Néret, Boucheron, Histoire d'une dynastie de Joailliers, Fribourg 1988, page... [Lire la suite]11 mai 2009
Emerald and diamond ring, David Webb and a diamond and yellow gold bracelet
Emerald and diamond ring, David Webb and a diamond and yellow gold bracelet
The ring of cross over design, set with a cabochon emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, signed Webb, size 48, the bracelet of stylised braid design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and rope work yellow gold, circumference approximately 150mm. Est. 11,000—16,000 CHF
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva... [Lire la suite]
