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  Hammered sale achieves $46.5 million on 10 December    Christies Luxury Week continued with Magnificent Jewels on 10 December at Rockefeller Center. The sale achieved a total of $46.5 million and was 95% sold by lot.     Tourmaline proved to be the surprise star of the sale, achieving the highest prices for the day including a world record price for a Paraiba tourmaline. Leading the results was a magnificent Tiffany & Co. Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace from the Collection of Max and Cecile Draime, which, after spirited bidding in the room, online, and on the phones, hammered at $4,223,000—soaring to ten times its low estimate.    Immediately following, a matching Pair of Fine Tiffany & Co. Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings, also from the Draime Collection, realized $1,270,000, likewise exceeding ten times their estimate. Together, these exceptional jewels underscored the extraordinary demand for rare tourmaline creations and m...

  Imperial legacy over 2000 carats of Colombian Emeralds   Christie's is proud to present Magnificent Mughal Jewels: Property from a Royal Collection. a rare and historic presentation of three extraordinary jewels, each embodying centuries of royal provenance and exceptional craftsmanship the jewels will be presented alongside the Magnificent Jewels auction taking place live in New York City on June 17h.   The collection features a Mughal Carved Emerald Necklace comprising five superb Colombian emeralds with an approximate total weight of 1,150 carats, centering on a monumental 470-carat emerald inscribed with the name Ahmad Shah Durr-I Durran, founder of the Durrani Empire of Afghanistan and northwest India. This significant inscription also appears on two of the world's most legendary gems-the Timur Ruby and the Koh-l­ Noor diamond-both of which shared a parallel journey with this emerald through the annals of Mughal history from 1612 onward. Complementing this ...

                           The highest sale total for the category in four years                                                                HK Spring Auction Achieved US$76,804,799                                            World record price at auction for                                                                                        The largest purple pink diamond   On 23 May 2021, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels aucti...

  Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels Auction on 9 December Sotheby’s announces Live Auction on 9 December Magnificent Jewels in New York is headlined by exquisite jewels from the collections of Cecile Zilkha and Marylou Whitney and complemented by an exceptional group of top-quality Fancy Colored diamonds in hues of red, blue, orange, pink, green and yellow.  For connoisseurs of design, there is a rich selection of vintage jewels by Cartier, Boivin, Belperron and Schlumberger and a stunning group of Art Deco masterpieces by Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier and Yard.   Renowned for her timeless elegance, dedicated philanthropy, and lifelong interest in the arts, Cecile’s collection reflects her iconic sense of style and affection for objects of superlative quality and craftsmanship.  Marylou Whitney, a generous philanthropist, thoroughbred breeder, arts patron, devoted wife and mother, and glamorous society hostess. Known in the racing world as the “Queen of Saratoga,” Marylou w...

Auction on 29 November at Hong Kong!   Christie’s Hong Kong announced its’ Magnificent Jewels-Hong Kong on 29 November and key focus is on Important ruby and diamond necklace, Faidee is estimated to raise about HKD 9,800,000 to HKD 15,000,000 and in US$ term at least 1,269,609 to 1,943,278. The ruby and diamond necklace, Faidee is of thirty five oval shaped rubies, pear brilliant cut diamond of 2.17 and 1.30 carats, vari cut diamonds, gold, 44.3 cm, signed Faidee, black Faidee case with SSEF, 2020, report no. 113248: 35 rubies total 51.28 ct, Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating.   Appendix letter of Gübelin, 2019, report no. 19101019 also say, The ruby and diamond necklace, Faidee is made of 35 rubies total 51.28 ct, Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, a few pigeon blood red, GIA, 2014, report no. 2155840024: 2.17 carats, D colour, Flawless clarity, excellent polish and symmetry GIA, 2014, report no. 2151981684: 1.30 carats, D colour, Internally Flawless cla...

Christie’s unveils The Collection of Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski, December 2020   Christie’s is honored to announce that it has been entrusted with The Collection of Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski, which will be offered across eight sales, beginning in New York this December with Post-War & Contemporary Art (December 3), Impressionist and Modern Art (December 4), Magnificent Jewels (December 8), Jewels Online (November 18 to December 1), Design (December 11), Old Master Paintings Online (November 13 to December 4) followed by the April 2021 sales of The Collector (April 8) and Prints & Multiples (April 21). Known throughout international circles by an affectionately abbreviated name, Babs deK was a figure synonymous with style and glamor. Muse and close friend to Andy Warhol, she was part owner, cover star, and contributor to his renowned Interview magazine. Babs’ Warhol years are well documented in editorials, Polaroids and drawings. She and Andy were the undisputed disco...

  Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale on November 11   This November the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale presents iconic designs from the world’s most prestigious jewellery houses, such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier among others. The sale also features beautiful coloured diamonds, exceptional coloured stones and magnificent jewels from the early 19th century to the present day. Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva announced live Auction on 11 November 2020 with important private collection of Harry Winston (HW), Important fancy coloured diamond necklace is estimate to raise about 825,000 - 1,375,000 CHF.   Focussing here is Harry Winston, Important fancy coloured diamond necklace! Composed of a line of variously cut fancy coloured diamonds weighing from 0.78 to 1.30 carats, alternating with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 370mm, signed Harry Winston, maker's mark, French assay mark for platinum.   Harry Wi...

Masterpieces of design drive Sotheby’s Jewelry auctions Masterpieces of design drive Sotheby’s Spring Jewelry auctions achieves $21.5 million in New York. Propelled by strong interest in antique and contemporary jewels from the houses of Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Harry Winston, as well as for highly impressive colored and white diamonds, Sotheby’s spring auctions of Magnificent Jewels and Fine Jewels concluded today in New York with a combined total of $21.5 million.  Below is a look at some of the highlights that drove today’s sparkling results: Magnificent Jewels Auction Total: $17.7 Million: Gary Schuler, Chairman of Sotheby’s Jewelry Division, Americas commented: “The timeless appeal of exceptionally rare signed jewelry was reasserted today in New York, with masterworks by Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., and Cartier – created over the course of a century – capturing the attention of international collectors. It was a thrill to bring the hammer down...

Epitomizing the craftsmanship of key periods in the history of Jewellery! Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels On 14 May 2019, Sotheby’s Geneva This May 14, in Geneva, Sotheby’s will offer for sale two masterpieces epitomizing the craftsmanship of key periods in the history of Jewellery. Following the record-breaking sale of Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family in November 2018, both jewels have prestigious provenance: they belonged to two influential women who in their time embodied the height of fashion and elegance. The first jewel is an Art Deco treasure, probably by Van Cleef & Arpels: a stunning emerald and diamond necklace created in the 1930s for Hélène Beaumont (1894 – 1988), an American socialite and close friend of the Duchess of Windsor. She settled on the French Riviera, where she held legendary parties and galas during the magical, hedonistic days of the 1920s and 1930s. The necklace is set with 11 immaculate Colombian emeralds weighi...

Christie’s NY announces Sale until April 17/18 Christie’s New York announces the April 16 auction of Magnificent Jewels and the concurrent Jewels Online sale from April 10 to April 17/18. The auction includes a significant selection of colorless diamonds, colored diamonds, and gemstones, along with important signed pieces by Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The sale will offer over 285 lots, with estimates ranging from $10,000 to $6,000,000. The April 16 auction is led by a sensational Twin-Stone Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring of 3.06 and 2.61 carats ($6,000,000-8,000,000). Additionally, this season presents three D color diamonds over 15-carats, including a Marquise-cut Diamond Ring of 16.69 carats, D color, Type IIa, potentially internally flawless, from The Collection of Elizabeth Stafford ($1,200,000-1,800,000). Colored diamonds are also strongly represented with a Fancy Pink Diamond Ring of 6.11 carats ($1,2...

Magnificent Jewels NY to bag $46.4mn Auction Led By 51.52-Carat Diamond Ring   A combination of important diamonds, exceptional colored gemstones and iconic designs emerging from private collections, including those of Barbara Sinatra and Happy Rockefeller drove Sotheby’s New York sale of Magnificent Jewels to achieve $46.4 million. Our worldwide Jewelry auctions in 2018 have now crossed $403.4 million in sales, with our Fine Jewels auction in London remaining this month and online-only sales of Fine Jewels and a Diamond Capsule Collection. Below is a look at the remarkable pieces that led today’s results. Magnificent Diamonds: Gary Schuler, Chairman of Sotheby’s Jewelry Division, Americas commented: “Today’s sale caps off what has been yet another great year for Jewelry at Sotheby’s New York. Our results demonstrate the timeless appeal of diamonds and continued appetite for exceptional colored gemstones and signed jewels from jewelry lovers and connoisseurs al...

Magnificent Jewels features 10.62 Carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring Sotheby’s December auctions of Magnificent Jewels, Important Watches and Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra are featured. The Magnificent Jewels sale will offer an array of exceptional and signed jewels, together with remarkable precious gemstones, led by a highly important 10.62-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, estimate at $20/30 million.   Magnificent Jewels to be auctioned on December 4, Lady Blue Eyes would open for bidding from 27 November & up to 7 December Online. This property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra, the Lady Blue Eyes would go under the hammer on December 6. Sotheby’s auction is scheduled at New York. A reference to Barbara Sinatra’s best-selling memoir, Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra will offer a rare window into the personal lives of the famed couple, through more than 200 works that Barbara and Frank assembled and lived with togeth...