Tiffany Engagement Ring and Victorian Tiara Lead Fortuna’s Fine Jewelry Sale

Fortuna Auction’s upcoming Fine Jewels & Watches sale brings a selection of vintage and contemporary jewelry and watches to the 235-item catalog. Among the top lots is a Tiffany & Co. cushion-cut diamond engagement ring. With a platinum setting, this ring features a central diamond with D color and VVS2 clarity. It weighs 4.01 carats and is accented by smaller diamonds of mixed cuts. Also notable is an 8.10-carat Burmese unheated sapphire and diamond ring. The vivid sapphire at the center of this piece is accented by smaller diamonds and is set in 18-karat white gold. It is accompanied by a GemResearch Swisslab (GRS) report noting the origin and unheated condition of the sapphire.  

A key vintage lot in this auction is a Victorian-era diamond tiara that can also be worn as a necklace. Old mine-cut diamonds are featured in a silver on 14-karat gold setting. Tiara-necklaces like the available lot were especially popular during the late 19th century, when England imported a large number of new diamonds from South Africa. Additionally, bidders can consider a pair of pigeon’s blood Burmese unheated ruby and diamond earrings, set in 18-karat white gold and arranged in a floral pattern, as well as collectible jewelry from Cartier, Cazzaniga, and David Webb. A range of women’s watches from Bulgari, Rolex, Chopard, and Gerald Genta can be considered as well. To find more information on this Fine Jewels & Watches event, register to bid, and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.