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Doyle Brings Important Jewelry in Upcoming Auction, From Moonstone Brooches to Alhambra Necklaces
Brooches weren’t always worn as a style statement. Dating back to the Bronze Age, they started as functional accessories mainly used to secure pieces of clothing on the wearer. Over the centuries, brooches acquired the status of fashionable and decorative items. One of the lots available at Doyle’s upcoming Important…
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Mother’s Day April 26th Auction
One of the featured lots in the upcoming Mother’s Day April 26th Auction, presented by Gallery 63, is an ‘X’ motif diamond and yellow gold ring. Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., the name of the brand and designer is stamped on the inside of the ring. Another…
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Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature Auction
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Alhambra, the iconic design of Van Cleef & Arpels. In 1968, Jacques Arpels, inspired by popular decorative patterns, created a gold medallion shaped like a four-leaf clover. Challenging the notion that fine jewelry was only for formal evenings, the ready-to-wear concept of…
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Fine Jewelry and Watches
Barry Kieselstein-Cord’s jewelry designs made their first appearance in 1973. The American craftsman’s designs were an immediate hit. Working in matte-finished metals, he often creates whimsical sun, moon, and animal compositions. Some of his designs can be found in the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Metropolitan Museum of…
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Luxury Accessories & Modern Art
The repeating timepiece was first developed in the late 17th century by Daniel Quare, who invented the hour and quarter striking mechanism. However, it was not until 1839 when Patek Philippe introduced their first quarter repeating watch that the style entered the mainstream. An early generation Patek Philippe quarter repeating…
