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The Maiko Star Diamond made history on October 5, 2020. This exquisite 102.39-carat, D Color, Flawless Oval diamond sold for $15.69 million in an unprecedented combined online/live auction. This was the first time a diamond of this importance sold without a reserve or pre-sale ...
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Featured as a highlight of Christie's upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction, this gorgeous Belle Epoque turquoise and diamond necklace once belonged to Dame Nellie Melba. Photo courtesy Christie's.
Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction opens for bidding on November 12th in Geneva. Offerings include D flawless and colored diamonds, ...
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A gorgeous rock crystal and diamond sautoir by Chaumet, 1929. Representative of the magnificence of Sotheby's upcoming Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Auction. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.
Sotheby's Geneva presents a truly superb lineup in their upcoming Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels auction. Slated for November 13, 2019, ...
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Fashioned after the ancient Chinese instrument, the pipa, this gorgeous pendant was designed by Anna Hu. Five of her exquisite musically-inspired jewels sold at Sotheby's as part of their Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Sale. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.
Anna Hu, child prodigy cellist turned jewelry designer, struck a chord at ...
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A Taffin original, this amethyst and tsavorite ring belonged to Lee Bouvier Radziwill. The ring is up for auction at Christie's on October 17th. Photo courtesy Christie's Ltd. 2019.
Lee Bouvier Radziwill, American socialite, princess and designer, sadly passed away at the age of 85 this past February. Later this week, Christie's New ...
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Sotheby's presents a rare and exquisite 10.64 carat fancy, vivid purplish pink, grade D diamond. Estimated sales price ranges between $20 and $26 million. Photo courtesy Sotheby's Hong Kong.
On October 7th, Sotheby's Hong Kong presents Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. Not surprisingly, this exceptional fancy purplish pink diamond ...
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Lot 448 of Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble Jewels Auction May 2019. From the Collection of Helene Beaumont. An emerald and diamond necklace, circa 1935. Courtesy Sotheby's.
I've written already about the magnificent jewels available in Sotheby's upcoming Magnificent & Noble Jewels auction. Today I offer you my thoughts on the ...
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Lot 380 in Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble Jewels Auction. A coral, hardstone, enamel, and diamond vanity case by Mauboussin, circa 1920s. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.
Last time I wrote about Session I of Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble Jewels auction. Today I share my thoughts on Session II. Truly, this magnificent array of ...
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Lot 4 of Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble Jewels Auction. A gem set and diamond brooch, 'Ballerina', Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1950. Courtesy Sotheby's.
Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble Jewels auction, held in Geneva on May 14th, provides an outstanding opportunity for jewelry collectors. Of course, there are so many to write ...
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Carved gemstones is the focus of Christie's 'Masterpieces in Miniature.' This vintage carved carnelian & seed pearl brooch is a fine example of carved gemstones. Click here for more details. Photo ©2019 EraGem Jewelry.
Christie's upcoming 'Masterpieces in Miniature' auction features 40 exquisite engraved gems and cameos. All the ...