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Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Watch and Gemstone Jewelry Highlights Upcoming Intervendue Auction
Patek Philippe’s Gondolo pocket watch collection was named after the famous Rio de Janeiro retailer Gondolo & Labouriau. Gondolo & Labouriau and Patek Philippe shared business connections from 1872 to 1927. Their successful bond led to the Chronometro Gondolo, a custom timepiece collection made especially for the Brazil-based retailer. Chronometro Gondolo…
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Hindman Offers Statement Pieces by Luna Felix, Angela Pintaldi, & Nicholas Varney
Born in Casablanca, Morocco, goldsmith Luna Felix discovered a passion for jewelry design while working for the United Nations in New York. She started to produce jewelry using an ancient granulation technique. To achieve her intricate, beaded designs, Felix applies tiny balls of gold in linear and geometric patterns. The…
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Diamond Jewelry and Palmiero Earrings Will Be Available at Sotheby’s
This February, Sotheby’s will bring a selection of diamond jewelry pieces to auction. The live event will especially highlight a pair of Palmiero earrings. Growing up in a small Italian town known for its goldsmithing tradition, designer Carlo Palmiero developed an early interest in jewelry. In 1979, he started a…
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Rolex, Paul Jeannot, Damiani, and More at Hampton Estate Auction
Hampton Estate Auction will soon present the upcoming Fine Jewelry and Watches sale. Brands such as Rolex, Paul Jeannot, Damiani, and Cartier lead the listings. A Rolex Presidential Day-Date watch is among the featured lots. This watch style was the first to clearly show both the date and the day…
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Upcoming Most Wanted II Auction Highlights Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Victorian Jewelry
Art Nouveau, meaning “new art,” was a short-lived period that had a lasting impact on jewelry design and other art forms. Marked by flowing lines and curves, Art Nouveau found inspiration in women and nature. Flowers, fruit, and insects frequently appeared in Art Nouveau jewelry designs. Several Art Nouveau jewelry…
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Intervendue Brings Luxury Jewelry by Cartier & Eterna
Cartier has been designing and manufacturing luxury jewelry since 1847. The French conglomerate is known for its extravagant jewelry and watch settings using quality materials and stones. Available in this upcoming Walking in Jewelry Wonderland auction, offered by Intervendue, is a Cartier platinum and diamond ring. This piece features a…
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Fine Jewels Sale Features Important Pieces by Graff, Michele della Valle, and Van Cleef & Arpels
A ruby and diamond 'Cuori' necklace designed by Michele della Valle is among the key lots of the upcoming Fine Jewels sale, presented by Sotheby's. A costume jewelry designer, della Valle purchased his first stone on a trip to Burma in 1976 at the age of 16. It proved to…
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Sotheby’s Upcoming Magnificent Jewels Auction Features Cartier, Bulgari, & More
A size 6 ¼ ring featuring a mixed-cut vivid pink diamond accented with two cut-cornered triangular blue diamonds is featured in Sotheby’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction. Other lots include jewelry by Cartier, Bulgari, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more. Cartier has been recognized as a leading luxury jewelry…
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Nye & Co. Offers a Blend of Jewelry & Fine Art Pieces
A sapphire and diamond necklace from Bayco is one of the top lots in the upcoming December Jewelry & Fine Art Auction, presented by Nye & Co. Bayco is an acclaimed jewelry company founded by Amir Hadjibay in 1981. Known for producing jewelry for royalty, Hadjibay’s clients have included the…
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Tiffany & Co. Jewels on Offer at Brunk Auctions
Tiffany & Co. opened their first store in 1837 in New York. They were soon known for bringing luxury diamonds and fashionable jewelry to the American people. In 1886, Tiffany & Co. introduced a six-prong engagement ring setting that allowed the diamond to seemingly float above the band. Showcased in…
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Explore Classic Watches and Jewelry Pieces in Intervendue Sale
TAG Heuer launched its Targa Florio collection in 2001 to commemorate the famous Italian road race. The watch was part of TAG Heuer’s re-edition series, and its design was a remake of the 1930s Heuer Flieger chronograph. The upcoming Intervendue auction offers a TAG Heuer Targa Florio limited edition chronograph…
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Statement Jewelry Items Available with Turner Auctions
A tasseled pendant with ruby red beads, crafted in Northern California, is one of the leading lots in the upcoming Contemporary Designer Jewelry sale. Tasseled ornaments date back to the 14th century. In recent times, the design has become more refined and popularized. Along with the ruby pendant, Turner Auctions…
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Auction Industry, Press Release
Time To Sparkle! Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents Contemporary Designer Jewelry
Over 100 Lots Go Up for Bid on Saturday, November 21 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 4, 2020 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Contemporary Designer Jewelry on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Featuring over 100 lots of distinctive, original pieces from an inventive Northern California designer, the…
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Palmiero Diamond and Beryl Ring and Baraka Necklace Highlight Intervendue Auction
With its rich history of emerald mining and production, Colombia maintains a major global market for the green gemstone. According to an ancient Colombian legend, the Muisca god Are ended the immortality of a man and woman named Tena and Fura. However, Are later took pity and turned them into…
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Fall Jewelry and Watches
Starting in the late 1930s, Oscar Heyman & Brothers became known as the “jewelers’ jeweler” for its behind-the-scenes work with brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. Since then, Oscar Heyman has evolved to become an independent firm, notably creating pins for the Apollo 16 flight…
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Navajo Silver + More
Considered the “stone of life,” turquoise holds special significance in several Native American cultures, especially for the Navajo people. According to one legend, Estsanatlehi, the Navajo goddess of creation, protection, and abundance, appeared as a drop of turquoise. Santa Fe Art Auction will present several turquoise jewelry pieces in their upcoming…
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Jewels & Watches
Henri Rodanet (1884-1956), the descendant of a family of Parisian watchmakers, joined Jaeger LeCoultre after World War I. At the time, small wristwatches were beginning to be marketed toward women. The duo wanted to make small size lady’s watches without compromising on quality. Rodanet brainstormed the idea and came up…
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Select Antique Jewelry & Watches
American designer and jeweler David Webb is best known for his sculptural animal motifs and his use of textured gold, colored gemstones, and carved rock. In his early career, Webb made weekly visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he was inspired by the goldwork of the ancient world.…
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Fall Jewelry Picking
Following the success of the Rolex reference 6542 watch, a distinct GMT-Master watch was introduced in 1959. It was initially designed as a timekeeping tool for pilots who sought a readable, accurate, and functional wristwatch. The upcoming Auction XI - Fall Jewelry Picking, presented by Intervendue, offers a Rolex GMT-Master…
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Jewelry and Watches Auction
In 1963, Rolex launched its first Daytona model. Named after the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, Rolex celebrated its official partnering with the racetrack the year before. More than 50 years later, the Cosmograph Daytona remains an icon of the watch industry. An Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch highlights the…
