An exceptional emerald and diamond ring

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Colombian emerald, cushion-shaped emerald, Emerald and Diamond Ring

An exceptional Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Estimate HK$3,000,000 – HK$4,000,000 ($387,384 – $516,512). Price Realized HK$3,983,750 ($514,414). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Set with a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 16.21 carats flanked to each side by a modified calf’s head-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, ring size 5¼

With report no. 0405543 dated 25 May 2004 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin and shows no indications of clarity enhancement

Also with report no. CS 36913 dated 29 March 2004 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin and with no clarity enhancement

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

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Two-Color Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring

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Colombian emerald, Emerald and Diamond Ring, octagonal step-cut emerald

Two-Color Gold, 11.61 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate 35,000 — 45,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby’s.

Centered by an octagonal step-cut emerald weighing 11.61 carats, flanked by two half moon-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats, size 6¼ . 

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 64498 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: moderate, type: modern.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165659075 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: moderate.

Sotheby’s. Important Jewels, New York, 05 févr. 2015, 10:00 AM

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring

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Colombian emerald, Emerald and Diamond Ring, emerald-cut emerald

Platinum, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 USD. Photo Sotheby’s.

Centering an emerald-cut emerald measuring approximately 9.2 by 8.4 by 6.6 mm, flanked two triangle-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats, further set with baguette diamonds weighing approximately .15 carat, size 6.

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 64236 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: minor, type: traditional.

Sotheby’s. Important Jewels. New York – 05 Feb 2015, 10:00 AM

A pair of emerald and diamond ‘Lotus’ earrings, by Bulgari

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Bulgari, circular-cut emerald, Colombian emerald, emerald and diamond 'Lotus' earrings

A pair of Colombian emerald and diamond ‘Lotus’ earrings, by Bulgari. Price Realized: CHF797,000 ($825,148). Photo: Christie’s Images Ltd 2014.

Each pendant centering upon a circular-cut emerald, weighing approximately 11.56 and 11.37 carats, to the baguette and brilliant-cut diamond stylized lotus flower surround and top, mounted in gold, 3.2 cm, in black leather Bulgari case. Signed and with maker’s mark for Bulgari.

Accompanied by report no. 55406 dated 27 January 2010 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that both emeralds are of Colombian origin, the 11.56 carat emerald with indications of moderate amount of oil and the 11.37 carat emearld with indications of minor amount of oil 

Literature: A. Triossi, Bulgari 125 years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais exhibition (Paris), December 2010 – January 2011, p. 235

Exhibited: Bulgari 125 years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais – Paris, December 2010 – January 2011

CHRISTIE’S. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 11 November 2014, Geneva

An emerald ring

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Colombian emerald, cut-corner square emerald, Emerald Ring

A 17.84 carats Colombian emerald ring. Price Realized: CHF1,385,000  ($1,433,914). Photo: Christie’s Images Ltd 2014.

Set with a cut-corner square emerald, weighing approximately 17.84 carats, to the plain hoop, ring size 7 with ring sizer. 

Accompanied by report no. 74242 dated 16 April 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor amount of oil

Property formerly in the collection of Baroness Edouard de Rothschild

CHRISTIE’S. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 11 November 2014, Geneva

Large Emerald Ring of over 21 Carats, in Gold Setting, Austria, early 21st century

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Austria, Colombian emerald, early 21st century, Emerald Ring, oval-cut emerald

Large Colombian Emerald Ring of over 21 Carats, in Gold Setting, Austria, early 21st century. Estimation : 56 000 € / 70 000 €. Photo Auctionata

This massive gold ring from Austria features a high-carat Colombian chivor-emerald of 21.145 carats.
The oval cut emerald is mounted in an open bezel setting, which allows a broad light incidence into the stone.
The wide golden ring band harmonizes perfectly with the mysterious green of the glittering emerald, which makes the gemstone so popular.

The ring is hallmarked with the fineness and the maker’s mark ‘dc’ on the inner ring rail. It is in very good condition, showing slight traces of use.
The ring size is 53 (US: 6.4), and the overall weight is about 22.7 grams.
The ring comes with an expertise of Gabriela Breisach, Vienna, from 2006.

Expertise by Gabriela Breisach, Vienna (2006)

AUCTIONATA, Articles de luxe et Trésors, le 09 Janvier 2015 à 6:00 pm CET. HAVELSTUDIOS HAVELCHAUSSEE 161, D-10455 BERLIN. Tel: +49 30 9832 0222 – E-mail: vorgebot@auctionata.com

An important emerald and diamond cluster ring

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Colombian emerald, cushion-shaped emerald, emerald and diamond cluster ring

An important Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Sold for HK$ 7,240,000 (€764,027). Photo Bonhams.

The antique cushion-shaped emerald, weighing 10.09 carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, between shoulders of similarly cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 8.00 carats total, ring size 6

Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural emerald has no indication of clarity enhancement and originates from Colombia. Report number 76360, dated 11 September 2014.

Also accompanied by a SSEF appendix stating that the emerald is found to be from the mining areas Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor, all located in the Colombian Andes. It further states that the emerald is of outstanding purity, rarely encountered in emeralds from Colombia of this size.’

Accompanied by an AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) report stating that the natural emerald has no indication of clarity enhancement and originates from Colombia. Report number CS 83620, dated 6 June 2014.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2014 14:00 HKT. HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

Cartier Viracocha Necklace

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Cartier, Colombian emerald, cut-cornered triangular step-cut diamond, Viracocha Necklace

Cartier Viracocha Necklace.

Platinum, one cushion-cut emerald (26.60 carats) from Colombia, one cut-cornered triangular step-cut diamond (2.02 carats), emerald beads, calibré-cut diamonds. The emerald pendant can be removed.

Superb emerald and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1968

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Colombian emerald, Emerald and Diamond Ring, emerald-cut emerald, Van Cleef & Arpels

Superb 18.54 carats Colombian emerald and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1968. Photo Sotheby’s.

The emerald-cut emerald weighing 18.54 carats, flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 1.23 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, size 5½, signed VCA, numbered NY 4144 SO. With signed box. Estimate 700,000 — 900,000 USD. Lot Sold 1,888,000 USD

PROPERTY OF THE HERBERT AND NELL SINGER FOUNDATION, CONTINUED

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 38757 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin; insignificant gemological evidence of clarity enhancement present (oil type treatment).

In a letter dated August 9, 1968 Claude Arpels writes to Herbert Singer:

« The 18.54 cts square faceted emerald which you have just purchased through us, came originally from the collection of an Indian potentate known for his love of fine and unique gems.
I succeeded in purchasing it after many attempts during one of my many visits to India. In my opinion, it is one of the finest emeralds of its size and importance which I have ever seen in my jewelry career; its color, clarity and brilliance are absolutely unique for a stone of this size. »

Letters from Louis Arpels dated August 8, 1968 and from their consultant on this sale, R.V. Sullivan of Vartanian & Sons, Inc., dated July 31, 1968, also attest to the exceptional quality of the stone.

Sotheby’s. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 24 Apr 2007

Emerald and diamond ring, Harry Winston, 1977

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Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Colombian emerald, Emerald and Diamond Ring, emerald-cut emerald, Harry Winston

29.63 carats Colombian Emerald and diamond ring, Harry Winston, 1977. Photo Sotheby’s.

The emerald-cut emerald weighing 29.63 carats, flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, size 7½, signed Winston. With Winston box. Estimate 350,000 — 450,000 USD. LOT SOLD 492,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Property of Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Sotheby’s, New York, October 14, 1976, lot 232.

PROPERTY OF THE ERICH AND DELLA KOENIG FOUNDATION

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 37211 (duplicate) stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin; faint clarity enhancement (oil type treatment/Canadian balsam).

Sotheby’s. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 24 Apr 2007