17 samedi Jan 2015
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Platinum, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 USD. Photo Sotheby’s.
Centered by three round rubies weighing approximately 9.05 carats, further set throughout with round diamonds weighing approximately 22.65 carats, length 7 inches.
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 62515 stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heat.
Sotheby’s. Important Jewels. New York – 05 Feb 2015, 10:00 AM
10 mercredi Déc 2014
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Burma ruby, Burma sapphire, Cartier, circa 1920, circa 1935, Colombian emerald, cushion mixed-cut sapphire, cut cornered rectangular step-cut sapphire, cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond, demantoid garnet and enamel jewelry, Diamond ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, Kashmir sapphire, late art deco, Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., oval emerald cabochon, Renaissance-Revival, ruby and diamond bracelet, sapphire, sapphire and diamond brooch, Sapphire and diamond ring
A sapphire, demantoid garnet and enamel suite, Attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co., circa 1920. Sold for US$ 161,000 (€130,164). Photo: Bonhams.
NEW YORK, NY.- Intense and competitive online and telephone bidding brought the Fine Jewelry auction to a triumphant close, with sales totaling nearly $4.1 million. Colored gems, classic designs, and signature pieces performed fantastically.
Notable highlights of the afternoon include:
An exquisite diamond ring by Cartier, weighing 8.45 carats. Sold for US$ 293,000 (€236,882). Photo: Bonhams.
centering a cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond, weighing 8.45 carats, within a pierced and openwork pavé-set diamond surround, gallery and shoulders and shank;signed Cartier, New York; estimated remaining diamond weight: 3.75 carats; mounted in platinum; size 5 1/4
Accompanied by GIA report #1162755942, dated November 5, 2014, stating the center diamond as: I color, VS1 clarity.
Property of Mrs.Weyerhaeuser, thence descent to the present owner
Notes: Founded in 1900, Weyerhaeuser is today one of the world’s largest forest products companies. A venerable Northwest business, they sustainably grow and manage timberlands in the United States, Canada, and Uruguay, and manufacture wood and cellulose fiber products.
A rare antique Renaissance Revival suite of sapphire, demantoid garnet and enamel jewelry by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., circa 1920. Sold for US$ 161,000 (€130,164). Photo: Bonhams.
the pendant centering an oval, irregularly-domed cabochon sapphire, within a scrolling frame suspending a flexible swag, accented by circular and oval-cut demantoid garnets and sapphires, highlighted by enamel floral sprays, suspended from a chain of diminutive abstract floral links completed by a box clasp set with circular-cut sapphires, pendant earrings en suite; chain and pendant earrings signed Tiffany & Co.; mounted in gold; length: 2 3/4, 2 1/2, and 16in. (pendant unsigned)
Pendant accompanied by AGL report #CS 64374, dated November 13, 2014, stating the sapphire as: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, no indications of heat or clarity enhancement. Ear pendants accompanied by AGL report #CS 64373 A and B, dated November 13, 2014, stating the sapphires as: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, no indications of heat or clarity enhancement.
Notes: With its vivid blue and intense green color scheme, and its irregularly-domed, color-saturated sapphires, this suite features one of Louis Tiffany’s favored palettes, and exemplifies his preference for gemstones left as close as possible to their natural forms. The closely corresponding Renaissance style necklace (with related sketch #F5197) shown on pp. 134-5 and back cover of Janet Zapata’s The Jewelry and Enamels on Louis Comfort Tiffany is strongly related to this suite in form, materials, motifs and palette. Further, an enamel and lapis necklace dated 1920, pictured on pp. 86-87 of Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., by John Loring, incorporates highly comparable enamel floral elements. Also, as with the majority of Tiffany’s work, the reverse of this pendant is partially enameled.
With its Renaissance form and baroque flourishes such as c-scrolls and formal floral bouquets, the suite demonstrates Tiffany’s interest in historicism and revival styles during the decade of 1910-1920. It was a period during which major collectors like J.P Morgan and Lockwood DeForest (a friend of Louis Tiffany) were amassing historical jewelry from Renaissance Europe, India and other civilizations. These collections were important sources of creative inspiration for Tiffany. This historicist influence was already evident in Tiffany’s critically acclaimed Etruscan jewelry of 1906, and in the progression of subsequent jewels in the Indian, Hellenistic and Byzantine styles. The so-called Mogul necklace, featuring a cabochon sapphire pendant on a silk cord, and the neo-Egyptian bracelet, set with Maine tourmalines, represent a couple of his most successful designs as a jeweler. Although he became more interested in establishing his Foundation, leaving less time for the artistic direction of the firm, Tiffany continued to design jewelry, according to John Loring, until he closed the glass furnaces in 1924. Under Tiffany’s influence, the jewelry department overseer from 1914-1933, Meta Overbeck, was also incorporating these historical references into the firm’s work. Her design drawings, preserved at the Charles Hosmer Moore Museum of American Art in Florida, contain sketches for jewelry similar to this suite in form and motif. Sketches for analogous pieces appear on page 15 and on preceding pages of her design book, among the series numbered F5100-F5300.
After nearly a century later, it is unusual to find such a suite of jewelry intact; one which reflects the unconventional jewels that Tiffany offered their affluent patrons.
A Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring that fetched $118,750 (€96,006), almost twice the high estimate. Photo: Bonhams.
set with cushion mixed-cut sapphire, measuring approximately 8.7 x 7.5 x 5.63mm., flanked by old European-cut diamonds, within a pierced and openwork mount, enhanced by single-cut diamonds sapphire weighs approximately 3.20 carats; estimated total diamond weight: 1.00 each; mounted in platinum; size 5 1/4
Accompanied by AGL report #CS 63499, dated October 7, 2014 stating the sapphire as: Kashmir origin, no indications of heat or clarity enhancement.
A Burma sapphire and diamond brooch with a diamond weight of 6.85 carats, sold for US$ 112,500 (€90,953), an impressive 9 times the high estimate. Photo: Bonhams.
centering a cut cornered rectangular step-cut sapphire, within an old mine-cut diamond surround, enhanced by rose-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 6.85 carats; mounted in silver topped 14k rose gold; length: 1 1/4in.
Accompanied by AGL report #CS 64337, dated November 13, 2014, stating the sapphire as: Burma (Myanmar) origin, no indications of heat or clarity enhancement.
Passed through the family by descent from the Estate of a New York Socialite
A Colombian emerald and diamond ring, featuring a large emerald cabochon weighing approximately 50 carats surrounded by diamonds. It achieved $106,250 (€85,900), over 3.5 times the high estimate. Photo: Bonhams.
centering an oval emerald cabochon, measuring approximately 23.3 x 20.5 x 16.55mm., within a baguette and single-cut diamond surround; emerald weighs approximately: 22.00 carats; mounted in platinum; size 4 1/4 (with sizer)
Accompanied by AGL report #CS 63500, dated October 7, 2014, stating the emerald as: Colombian origin, with minor, modern clarity enhancement
A late art deco Burma ruby and diamond bracelet, circa 1935, with a total diamond weight of 14.00 carats, which sold for $106,250 (€85,900), well past its high estimate. Photo: Bonhams.
designed as a tapering circular-cut diamond tapering band, enhanced by baguette-cut diamond detail, centering oval and circular-cut ruby clusters; estimated total diamond weight: 14.00 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 6 3/4in.
Accompanied by AGL report #CS 64376, dated November 13, 2014, stating the rubies as: Classic Burma (Myanmar) origin, no indications of heat or clarity enhancement.
Passed through the family by descent from the Estate of a New York Socialite
A pair of natural button pearl diamond ear studs, each over 10mm, realizing $45,000 (€36,381), close to 6.5 times its high estimate. Photo: Bonhams.
each natural button pearl measuring approximately 10.27 and 10.35mm.; mounted in 18k white gold
Accompanied by GIA report #5161602019, dated October 8, 2014, stating: the pearls are of natural origin, saltwater, no indications of treatment
Passed through the family by descent from the Estate of a New York Socialite.
“More contemporary signed jewels continue to thrive in the auction environment,” said Susan Abeles, Vice President and Director of the Jewelry at Bonhams North America, “The sale was dominated by colorful estate property which was well received by an international audience.”
The next Fine Jewelry sale will take place in New York in April 2015. A selection of jewelry from the Estate of Lauren Bacall will be offered at auction as part of The Lauren Bacall Collection on March 31 and April 1 of 2015.
28 dimanche Sep 2014
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"Lotus between the finger ring", Aletto Brothers, Art Nouveau, baroque pearl, Burmese ruby, circa 1905, Colombian emerald, cushion modified fancy yellow diamond, cut cornered square step-cut diamond, cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond, cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond, cut-cornered square step-cut emerald, diamond and enamel pendant necklace, diamond solitaire ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, fancy colored diamond and diamond ring, Glass, natural fancy intense yellow color, oval brilliant-cut diamond, oval-cut tourmaline, paraiba tourmaline and diamond ring, René Lalique, round brilliant-cut diamond, ruby and diamond bracelet, ruby and diamond earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels. A ruby and diamond bracelet. Est: $100,000 – $200,000 (€79,000 – 160,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
NEW YORK, NY.- Bonhams will offer a large selection of signed Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry in its Fine Jewelry Sale on October 7 in New York. Among these offerings are numerous signature pieces such as “Alhambra” chains and an unusual group of chrysoprase jewelry. Extraordinary Burmese rubies, fine Colombian emeralds, and large diamonds are other star lots.
Among the Van Cleef & Arpels pieces is a ruby and diamond bracelet (est. $100,000-200,000) designed as a graduated band of oval-cut ruby cluster links enhanced by round brilliant-cut diamond borders. This lot is accompanied by a diamond extender that transforms the striking bracelet into a choker. The shimmering Burmese rubies are a spectacular and lively shade of red. Another lot, a ruby and diamond ring (est. $30,000-60,000) was designed to complement the bracelet.
A ruby and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate US$ 225,000 – 325,000 (€180,000 – 260,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
the graduated band designed as a series of oval-cut ruby cluster links, enhanced by round brilliant-cut diamond borders, accompanied by a circular-cut diamond extender converting bracelet to a choker; igned VCA, no. NY3760 S.O.; estimated total diamond weight of bracelet: 23.00 carats; estimated total diamond weight of extender: 4.60 carats; bracelet mounted in eighteen karat gold; length: 6 1/2in.; extender mounted in eighteen karat gold and platinum; length: 6in.
Notes: Accompanied by AGL report #CS 83468, dated June 9, 2014, stating 50% of the thirty-nine rubies tested at random as: Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no evidence of heat enhancement.
A ruby and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate US$ 30,000 – 60,000 (€24,000 – 47,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
centering an oval shaped plaque, set with oval-cut rubies, within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, with circular-cut diamond shoulders; signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. NY3760-1 S.O.; estimated total diamond weight: 4.90 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold; size 4 1/2 (with hinged hoop)
Notes: Accompanied by AGL report #CS 83469, dated June 9, 2014, stating the rubies as: Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no evidence of heat enhancement.
Another top lot is a beautiful diamond solitaire ring, signed Tiffany & Co (est. $225,000-325,000). The glittering piece is set with a large cornered square step-cut diamond weighing 7.38 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders. Several other large diamond rings are also available: 14.51 carat round brilliant-cut diamond ring (est. $150,000-200,000), a 12.27 carat cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond ring (est. $150,000-200,000), and an oval brilliant-cut diamond ring, weighing 8.63 carats, mounted in an elaborate setting and framing the centre diamond from all sides (est. $90,000-120,000). Fancy coloured diamond rings are available in various colours and sizes, for example a 9.08 carat fancy intense yellow and diamond ring (est. $150,000-180,000), and a fancy yellow diamond, weighing 4.02 carats in a diamond surround enhanced with two half diamonds (est. $30,000-40,000).
A 7.38 carats diamond solitaire ring, Tiffany & Co. Estimate US$ 225,000 – 325,000 (€180,000 – 260,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with a cut cornered square step-cut diamond, weighing 7.38 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders; signed Tiffany & Co, no. 901197, with signed box; mounted in platinum; size 4 3/4
Notes: Accompanied by GIA report #1162082231, dated April 22, 2014, stating the center diamond as: G color, VS1 clarity.
A 14.51 carats diamond solitaire ring. Estimate US$ 150,000 – 200,000 (€120,000 – 160,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with a round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 14.51 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds; estimated remaining diamond weight: 1.40 carats, mounted in platinum; size 5 1/4
A 12.27 carats diamond solitaire ring. Estimate US$ 150,000 – 200,000 (€120,000 – 160,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with a cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond, weighing 12.27 carats; flanked by fancy-cut diamonds; estimated remaining diamond weight: 2.00 carats; mounted in platinum; size 6 1/4
A 8.63 carats diamond ring. Estimate US$ 90,000 – 120,000 (€71,000 – 94,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with an oval brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 8.63 carats, with a baguette-cut diamond surround and split shoulders, enhanced by circular-cut diamonds, the gallery set with oval-cut diamonds; estimated remaining diamond weight: 4.30 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; size 7
Notes: Accompanied by GIA report #2155965883, dated March 3, 2014, stating the center diamond as: J color, SI1 clarity.
A 9.08 carats fancy colored diamond and diamond ring. Estimate US$ 150,000 – 180,000 (€120,000 – 140,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 9.08 carats, flanked by triangular brilliant-cut diamonds; estimated remaining diamond weight: 1.80 carats; mounted in platinum and eighteen karat gold; size 5 3/4 (with sizer)
Notes: Accompanied by GIA report #11077189, dated August 6, 2014, stating the central diamond as: natural fancy intense yellow color, VS2 clarity.
A 4.02 carats fancy colored diamond and diamond ring. Estimate US$ 30,000 – 40,000 (€24,000 – 31,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with a cushion modified fancy yellow diamond, weighing 4.02 carats, flanked by half moon-cut diamonds, with a pavé-set diamond surround, gallery and shoulders; estimated remaining diamond weight: 2.35 carats; mounted in platinum and eighteen karat gold; size 3 1/2 (with sizing beads)
Accompanied by copy of GIA report #14859912, dated February 13, 2006, stating the central diamond as: natural fancy yellow, VS2 clarity.
A natural triple strand pearl necklace is another noteworthy offering, estimated at $60,000-80,000. The necklace consists of 369 graduated natural gold pearls of superb lustre and quality.
A natural pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate US$ 60,000 – 80,000 (€47,000 – 63,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
designed as three strands of 129, 122 and 118 graduated natural golden pearls, measuring from approximately 7.60 to 2.80mm., joined by an old-cut diamond floret clasp; clasp mounted in eighteen karat gold; length: 18in
Notes: Accompanied by Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) report #72593, dated February 10, 2014, stating 369 pearls as: natural, saltwater, no artificial color.
Other highlights include art nouveau pendant necklace by René Lalique, in the original fitted box. Based on the address stamped in the fitted case, this necklace was sold between 1902 and 1905 (est. $15,000-25,000); this piece reflects a transition in Lalique’s career as he moved from jewellery making to glass works.
An art nouveau glass, baroque pearl, diamond and enamel pendant necklace, René Lalique, circa 1905. Estimate US$ 15,000 – 25,000 (€12,000 – 20,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
designed as a shield-shaped molded glass pendant with light blue patine, depicting a floral motif; enhanced by rose-cut diamond detail, suspending a baroque pearl, measuring approximately 10.35mm., from a light blue enamel link chain; signed Lalique, with signed box; necklace length: 22in.; pendant length: 3 1/4in. (pearl untested for origin, loss to enamel)
Notes: This pendant necklace likely dates from the period 1902-1905, as the address on the fitted box indicates that it was sold from Lalique’s Cours la Reine workshop, where he moved in 1902. By 1905, he had opened premises for selling jewelry and glass objects at 24 Place Vendome. Lalique had been experimenting with glass in jewelry since 1893, almost always combining the effects of glass and enamel, and his passion for the material continued to grow. In this molded glass jewel, wheel carving and staining allow Lalique to give the mass of chrysanthemums both depth and translucency. At the same time, the individual blossoms are subtly differentiated to show nuances of sky blue and violet shading. The rose-cut diamond tendrils provide a glittering counterpoint. Lalique enjoyed simple country flowers, such as these old fashioned Emperor of China chrysanthemums, and, as with many of his flower jewels from the period, the heavy blossoms are downward hanging. A number of his pendants from the period 1900-1905 also suspend a single baroque pearl. A few years later, by 1910, Lalique began to turn away from jewelry entirely, feeling constrained by the large number of imitators his innovations had inspired.
Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels collectors will find the diamond and 18 karat white gold « Lotus between the finger ring, » (est. $15,000-25,000) interesting. The whimsical design has a pavé-set diamond lotus flower and petals that wind around and between the fingers as two rings, and also folds into a single ring.
A diamond and eighteen karat white gold « Lotus between the finger ring », Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate US$ 15,000 – 25,000 (€12,000 – 20,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
designed as a pavé-set diamond lotus flower and petals; signed VCA, no. no. 24428.50; estimated total diamond weight: 2.50 carats, size 7 1/4 and 5 3/4, together size 5 1/4.
Notes: the ring is numbered BL24428.50
A pair of ruby and diamond ear clips by the Aletto Brothers ($30,000-40,000) is another spectacular piece. The painstakingly crafted ear clips are each in bombé form set with invisibly-set rubies and flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds. The weight of the rubies total 24 carats and the diamonds 2.40 carats. Also by the Aletto Brothers is a similar design, a ruby and diamond geometric ring estimated at $20,000-30,000.
A pair of ruby and diamond earclips, Aletto Brothers. Estimate US$ 30,000 – 40,000 (€24,000 – 31,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
each bombe form set with invisibly-set rubies, flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds; signed Aletto Bros., no. 80814, with signed box; total ruby weight: 24.00 carats; total diamond weight: 2.40 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 3/4in.
A ruby and diamond ring, Aletto Brothers. Estimate US$ 20,000 – 30,000 (€16,000 – 24,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
of geometric design, set throughout with pavé-set diamonds, centering a invisibly-set ruby panel; signed Aletto Bros, USA with signed box; diamond weight: 3.50 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; size 6 1/2
A beautiful and colourful ring (est. $50,000-70,000) featuring a fantastic cut-cornered square-step Colombian emerald, weighing 5.40 carats will be offered as well. For those who collect gems of interesting colours, this sale features a fine Paraiba tourmaline and diamond ring (est. $65,000-85,000).
An emerald and diamond ring. Estimate US$ 20,000 – 30,000 (€16,000 – 24,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
set with cut-cornered square step-cut emerald, weighing 5.40 carats, flanked by triangular-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 1.20 carats; mounted in platinum; size 5 1/4
Notes: Accompanied by AGL report #CS 62144, dated July 29, 2014, stating the emerald as: Colombian origin, minor traditional clarity enhancement.
A fine paraiba tourmaline and diamond ring. Estimate US$ 65,000 – 85,000 (€51,000 – 67,000). Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams.
centering an oval-cut tourmaline, measuring approximately 10.1 x 8.0 x 4.7mm., surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds, with bombe ropetwist mount and ribbed shank;mounted in eighteen karat gold; size 7 1/2 (with ring guard)
Notes: Accompanied by AGL report #CS 59038, dated February 14th, 2014, stating: natural tourmaline, Paraiba variety, classic Brazilian origin, without evidence of clarity enhancement.
The preview will be on from October 4 to 6.
24 dimanche Août 2014
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Burmese ruby, Harry Winston, Mong Hsu Type, Platinum, ruby and diamond bracelet
Platinum, ruby and diamond bracelet, Harry Winston. Photo Sotheby’s
Set with 48 oval-shaped rubies weighing approximately 32.75 carats, spaced by links set with round diamonds weighing approximately 8.55 carats, length 7½ inches, signed Winston and HW. With signed box. Estimation 125,000 — 175,000 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 62159 stating that an excess of 50% of the rubies tested at random are of Burmese origin (Mong Hsu Type), with indications of heating.
Sotheby’s. Important Jewels.New York | 23 Sep 2014, 10:00 AM
23 samedi Août 2014
Posted in Jewelry
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Aletto Brothers, diamond bracelet, invisibly-set, ruby and diamond bracelet, sapphire and diamond bracelet
Platinum, invisibly-set sapphire and diamond bracelet, Aletto Brothers. Photo Sotheby’s
The highly flexible strap set with numerous calibré-cut sapphires weighing approximately 40.00 carats, bordered by round diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 carats, length 6 7/8 inches, signed Aletto Bros., numbered 54714. With signed box. Estimation 40,000 — 60,000 USD
Platinum and invisibly-set diamond bracelet, Aletto Brothers. Photo Sotheby’s
The highly flexible strap set with numerous round and square-cut diamonds weighing approximately 43.30 carats, length 6 7/8 inches, signed Aletto Bros., numbered 52314. With signed box. Estimation 120,000 — 160,000 USD
18 karat gold, platinum, ruby and diamond bracelet, Aletto Brothers. Photo Sotheby’s
Set with numerous cabochon and step-cut rubies weighing approximately 125.00 carats, bordered by round diamonds weighing approximately 9.15 carats, length 6¾ inches, signed Aletto Bros., numbered 42914. Estimation 75,000 — 100,000 USD
Sotheby’s. Important Jewels.New York | 23 Sep 2014, 10:00 AM
