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Hindman to Offer Type IIa Diamond Ring and Luxury Jewelry in September Sale
A Type IIa diamond ring with Internally Flawless clarity will cross Hindman’s auction block in its upcoming Important Jewelry sale. The ring centers a 5.89-carat brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by numerous smaller stones. Crafted by Taffin, this ring comes with a GIA report from 2019 and loose diamonds removed from the…
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Bulgari, Cartier, Aldo Cipullo, Van Cleef & Arpels Lead Sotheby’s Online-Only Jewels Sale
The upcoming Online Only Sale of Fine Jewels, presented by Sotheby’s, will offer jewelry from noted American makers. This event particularly highlights a turquoise vintage Alhambra necklace and a pair of ear clips from France. The Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels was inspired by Jacques Arpels and his…
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Hampton Estate Auction Offers Rolex Milgauss Watch, Tiffany & Co. Jewelry
Hampton Estate Auction’s upcoming jewelry sale particularly showcases a Rolex Milgauss watch. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer began designing these watches in 1956 specifically for scientists and others working around electromagnetic fields. This 40-millimeter watch features a black dial surrounded by green crystal and will fit a wrist measuring up…
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SJ Auctioneers Offers Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarves and Jose Hess Jewelry
Before 1937, silk scarves primarily served functional purposes in Europe and the United States. Hermès was the first luxury fashion brand to turn scarves into fashion accessories. Other couture houses and independent designers followed suit in the early 20th century. SJ Auctioneers’ upcoming auction will present a selection of these…
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Joshua Kodner Offers 78-Carat Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace, Monture Cartier Ring, and More
Joshua Kodner’s upcoming Lap of Luxury auction will bring a selection of stone jewelry under the hammer. Leading the listings is a yellow diamond necklace. The handmade piece measures 17.5 inches in length. It features 84 intense yellow radiant-cut diamonds that together weigh 78 carats. The center diamond has VS1…
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Phillips Jewelry Auction to Feature Rolex Pearlmaster and Cartier Jewelry
The 1992 Rolex Pearlmaster got its name from its five-link ornamental bracelet. This version of the luxury Rolex Lady Datejust features a distinct dial design and signature gem setting. The upcoming Phillips jewelry auction presents an 18-karat white gold Pearlmaster Datejust wristwatch by Rolex. The diamond and sapphire-set watch includes…
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Brutalist and Modernist Jewelry by William De Lillo and Robert Clark Leads Doyle’s Upcoming Sale
Belgium-born designer William De Lillo started his career working for Cartier, Harry Winston, and Miriam Haskell. At Miriam Haskell, he met head designer Robert E. Clark, with whom he founded William De Lillo Ltd. in 1968. Inspired by the cultural changes around them, the duo pioneered ‘gender bending’ jewelry for…
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Jade Disc, Cartier Watch, and Stickley Desk at Showplace’s Estate Auction
Highlighted in Showplace’s upcoming New York City Estate Auction is a Chinese Neolithic period jade bi disc. Dating back to the Liangzhu culture of the Neolithic period, this green jade features natural rust striations and comes with a contemporary metal stand. Also found is a vintage Cartier lady’s wristwatch. Known…
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Sotheby’s Offers Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona and Patek Philippe Watch by Gilbert Albert
The design of watches remained unchanged for decades until Gilbert Albert came along. While serving as the head of Patek Philippe’s creative department in the 1960s, he revamped the way watches are made. Albert replaced round and rectangle watches with asymmetrical and triangle shapes. The Swiss designer used unusual materials…
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Jewels From Jessica McCormack, Bulgari, and Piaget at Christie’s
Jessica McCormack’s ‘day diamonds’ attract royal patrons and celebrities such as the Duchess of Sussex, Victoria Beckham, and Rihanna. McCormack’s diamond accessories are made for working women and carry an heirloom legacy. The upcoming Christie's auction highlights a pair of Jessica McCormack diamond earrings. The 18-karat yellow gold, silver, and diamond…
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Christie’s Presents Jewelry by Harry Winston, Cartier, and David Webb
Christie’s New York will present a selection of luxury jewelry this June. Among the notable lots is a yellow brilliant-cut diamond weighing around 204 carats. It comes from the Diavik mine in Canada and is among the largest diamonds ever found in North America. Tiffany & Co. is also represented…
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Patek Philippe’s Worldtime and Calatrava Watches Highlight Hindman Sale
Invented in 1931 by Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier, the Worldtime wristwatch displays all 24 time zones in a single timepiece. Patek Philippe was the first company to launch this watch through its Worldtime collection in 1939 after entering a partnership with Cottier. The upcoming Hindman auction features an 18-karat pink…
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Skinner Offers Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Noma Copley Jewelry This May
Skinner’s upcoming Important Jewelry auction will present over 225 lots of luxury and antique jewelry. Bidders will find items from Harry Winston, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. One leading lot is a Harry Winston emerald and diamond ring. A cushion-cut Columbian emerald centers the arrangement, and…
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Akiba Antiques Highlights Acrylic Painting by Peter Max
“I never know what I’m going to put on the canvas. The canvas paints itself. I’m just the middleman,” Peter Max once said. Max was a prolific artist best known for his vibrant paintings and his contributions to the Neo-Expressionism movement. In the 1960s, the artist started a small art…
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Bonhams Presents Works From Renowned Jewelry Brands in Upcoming Auction
Laurence Graff founded his famous international jewelry brand in 1960. The company is known for its diamond and gemstone jewelry produced with the Kimberley Process, meaning the company does not buy or sell rough diamonds. The upcoming Bonhams auction presents diamond jewelry by Graff and other renowned jewelry brands. One highlight…
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Sotheby’s Offers Hermès Birkin Bags, Luxury Jewelry, and Accessories from Michelle Smith’s Collection
Michelle Smith’s collection of jewelry, couture, furniture, and décor will soon come to auction with Sotheby’s. A prominent businesswoman and philanthropist of the Washington, D.C. area, Smith was known for her curated taste. “With everything in her life, she developed a perfectionism... the kind of perfectionism you don’t switch on…
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Intervendue Presents Cartier Watches, Palmiero Jewelry, and More
Louis Cartier created the Cartier Santos watch for Alberto Santos Dumont, a friend of the designer. The well-known aviator expressed his concerns about checking his pocket watch during flights. To solve this problem, Cartier designed the first wristwatch for men in 1904. The Cartier Santos collection was named after Alberto…
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Christie’s Brings Cartier Mystery Clock, Plus Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin Watches
A Cartier mystery clock, known as Model A, headlines Christie’s upcoming auction. Manufactured in 1919, the piece is an early example of mystery clocks. Louis Cartier and master clockmaker Maurice Coüet, who had studied the clock designs of the famous French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, created the clock together. Pendules Mysterieuses…
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Monture Cartier Ring Comes to Auction With Joshua Kodner
Luxury jewelry brand Cartier often makes custom jewelry for its clients based on their taste and individual design preferences. These Monture Cartier pieces use gemstones from customers. A unique setting is used for the customer’s gemstones to indicate that the diamond is not from the Cartier vault. The upcoming Joshua Kodner…
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Chanel Boy Bag and Kashmir Sapphire Ring Lead Upcoming Alex Cooper Auctioneers Sale
Chanel’s Boy bag line is an iconic collection in the history of the luxury fashion label. Boy bags, launched in 2010, are the creation of designer Karl Lagerfeld. The bags were inspired by Coco Chanel’s romantic affair with the polo player Boy Capel. During their relationship, Chanel often sported cartridge…
