MAGNIFICENT JEWELS and NOBLE JEWELS collections
A look at quite the spectacular: MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND NOBLE JEWELS celebrating 20th century jewelry is coming to Sotheby’s ! The featured collection of world-class gemstones and diamonds, includes an emerald and diamond necklace by Cartier, featuring seven Colombian emeralds weighing a total of 169 carats (which once formed part of the collection of Her Highness Princess Salimah Aga Khan), and an emerald and diamond pendant/brooch with 5 cabochon emeralds from Colombia..
Here’s a little sneak peak of favorites from ART DECO & BEYOND: A CELEBRATION OF 20TH CENTURY JEWELLERY. On Exhibit in NYC early November, then to Geneva where the MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND NOBLE JEWELS Auction will be held on November 13. Colombian emeralds, diamond earrings, more Sapphires, colorful diamonds, and a Tiara!
Highlights from the amazing collection presented alongside Cartier include the a richly decorative sapphire and diamond necklace by Bulgari, Arthur Rosenthal’s creations – under the name JAR, a diamond and rock crystal sautoir made by Chaumet in 1929, and magnificent pieces from Harry Winston.
NOBLE JEWELS INFO
Formerly in the collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan An Emerald and diamond necklace, Cartier The emeralds weighing respectively 4.34, 4.69, 14.56, 14.65, 28.76, 50.65 and 51.32 carats Estimate CHF 3,500,000 – 4,500,000 / $3,500,000 – 4,500,000.
A Fancy Intense Purple-Pink diamond pendant The pear-shaped diamond weighing 6.03 carats Estimate CHF 2,500,000 – 3,500,000 / $ 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
Property from an Important Asian American Collection A Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Cartier, 1927 Set with a Burmese cabochon sapphire weighing 46.07 carats, Flanked by two pear-shaped D Colour diamonds weighing 8.60 and 9.27 carats respectively Estimate CHF 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 / $ 2,000,000 – 3,000,000.
Formerly in the collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan Emerald and diamond earrings, Harry Winston The emeralds weighing respectively 11.33, 11.94, 21.64 and 22.29 carats Estimate CHF $1,500,000 – 2,500,000 / $1,500,000 – 2,500,000.
A Fancy Yellow diamond pendant The old mine brilliant-cut diamond weighing 51.15 carats Estimate CHF 600,000 – 1,000,000 / $ 600,000 – 1,000,000.
Formerly in the collection of Faith Domergue A sapphire and diamond necklace by Bulgari, 1970s Estimate CHF 300,000 – 500,000 / $ 300,000 – 500,000.
A diamond and rock crystal sautoir, Chaumet, 1929 Estimate CHF 300,000 – 500,000 / $300,000 – 500,000 From the Estate of Sir John and Lady Smith A diamond necklace / tiara, Cartier, 1930s Estimate CHF 250,000 – 370,000 / $ 250,000 – 370,000.
An emerald and diamond ring, Cartier The Colombian emerald weighing 9.39 carats Estimate CHF 200,000 – 300,000 / $ 200,000 -300,000.
A pair of amethyst, Ceylon sapphire and diamond ear clips, JAR Estimate CHF 200,000 – 300,000 / $ 200,000 – 300,000.
Property from an Important Asian American Collection A sapphire and diamond clip brooch by Cartier from 1937 Estimate CHF 150,000 – 250,000 / $150,000 – 250,000.
An emerald and diamond pendant/brooch combination, Cartier, 1927 Estimate CHF 150,000 – 250,000 / $150,000 – 250,000.
A selection of rare and top-quality diamonds and precious stones in the November sale includes a stunning Fancy Vivid Blue diamond weighing 3.03 carats (Estimate CHF 3,700,000 – 4,700,000 / $3,700,000 – 4,700,000) and a Fancy Intense Purple-Pink diamond weighing 6.03 carats (Estimate CHF 2,500,000 – 3,500,000 / $ 2,500,000 – 3,500,000).
exhibitions:
NEW YORK: Nov 1-2
GENEVA: November 8 – 13 November (Nov 13 Auction)
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NOBLE JEWELS INFO
Formerly in the collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan An Emerald and diamond necklace, Cartier The emeralds weighing respectively 4.34, 4.69, 14.56, 14.65, 28.76, 50.65 and 51.32 carats Estimate CHF 3,500,000 – 4,500,000 / $3,500,000 – 4,500,000.
A Fancy Intense Purple-Pink diamond pendant The pear-shaped diamond weighing 6.03 carats Estimate CHF 2,500,000 – 3,500,000 / $ 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
Property from an Important Asian American Collection A Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Cartier, 1927 Set with a Burmese cabochon sapphire weighing 46.07 carats, Flanked by two pear-shaped D Colour diamonds weighing 8.60 and 9.27 carats respectively Estimate CHF 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 / $ 2,000,000 – 3,000,000.
Formerly in the collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan Emerald and diamond earrings, Harry Winston The emeralds weighing respectively 11.33, 11.94, 21.64 and 22.29 carats Estimate CHF $1,500,000 – 2,500,000 / $1,500,000 – 2,500,000.
A Fancy Yellow diamond pendant The old mine brilliant-cut diamond weighing 51.15 carats Estimate CHF 600,000 – 1,000,000 / $ 600,000 – 1,000,000.
Formerly in the collection of Faith Domergue A sapphire and diamond necklace by Bulgari, 1970s Estimate CHF 300,000 – 500,000 / $ 300,000 – 500,000.
A diamond and rock crystal sautoir, Chaumet, 1929 Estimate CHF 300,000 – 500,000 / $300,000 – 500,000 From the Estate of Sir John and Lady Smith A diamond necklace / tiara, Cartier, 1930s Estimate CHF 250,000 – 370,000 / $ 250,000 – 370,000.
An emerald and diamond ring, Cartier The Colombian emerald weighing 9.39 carats Estimate CHF 200,000 – 300,000 / $ 200,000 -300,000.
A pair of amethyst, Ceylon sapphire and diamond ear clips, JAR Estimate CHF 200,000 – 300,000 / $ 200,000 – 300,000.
Property from an Important Asian American Collection A sapphire and diamond clip brooch by Cartier from 1937 Estimate CHF 150,000 – 250,000 / $150,000 – 250,000.
An emerald and diamond pendant/brooch combination, Cartier, 1927 Estimate CHF 150,000 – 250,000 / $150,000 – 250,000.