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Magnificent Jewels under hammer on December 8

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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 bal

Fine Jewels under hammer!

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  Sotheby’s London auction on October 15   Sotheby’s announces its’ Fine Jewels, London auction on 15 October 2020, 6:30 PM IST. “Lots close independently at one-minute intervals; closure times are subject to change”, said Sotheby’s.   London’s Weekly Edit of Fine Jewels contains an eclectic mix of period, vintage, retro and contemporary jewels. Notable designers include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co.  From a collection of mid-19th century Etruscan Revival jewels including a Neapolitan coral and diamond parure from the 1850s to a Kashmir sapphire ring dating from the 1960s, the sale encompasses a wide selection of jewels catering to all tastes.                                    Focussing here is, Emerald And Diamond Bracelet, of strap design, the clasp composed of confronted scroll motifs pavé-set with circular-cut diamonds and accented with calibré-cut emeralds, to a bracelet composed of articulated brick linking studded with single-cut diamonds in square set

Sotheby’s HK to hammer Love diamond!

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Love Conquers All: The AI ‘ 愛 ’ Diamond 5-carat fancy vivid blue diamond and diamond ring Exhibition: 28 September-2 October, Auction: 3 October On 3 October, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale 2018 will present unique contemporary creations alongside phenomenal gems from nature. Headlined by the Ai (‘ 愛 ’) diamond, a rare and important 5-carat fancy vivid blue diamond and diamond ring (Est. HK$98-120 million / US$12.49 – 15.29 million), the season also features a spectacular pair of fancy vivid yellow diamond earrings of ingenious designed, and an important jadeite bead and diamond necklace. Enthusiasts of contemporary designs will be impressed by a selection of masterworks created by celebrated Asian contemporary designer Wallace Chan. A stunning selection of Red Carpet necklaces by such famed jewellers as Van Cleef & Arpels and David Morris, as well as a vintage Bulgari suite will also be offered this season. Chin Yeow Quek,