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A David Webb Animal Bracelet and Harry Winston Ring Will Lead Joshua Kodner’s Upcoming Sale
In 1957, David Webb created his first animal bracelet. By 1963, his collection of animal-inspired bracelets drew inspiration from horses, zebras, fish, snakes, monkeys, and big cats. Webb’s fan following soon spread to the Hollywood circuit, with celebrities and long-time clients like Elizabeth Taylor purchasing his designs. Taylor wore her…
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Bulgari Diamond Bracelet Highlights Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels Auction
A fancy intense blue diamond ring will be available in Sotheby’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction. This highly important size seven ring showcases a cut-cornered rectangular brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by round diamonds. Other notable lots include watches and jewelry pieces from Cartier, Harry Winston, and Tiffany & Co. Although it was…
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A Rare Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Leads Upcoming Fortuna Auction Event
The upcoming Fortuna Auction sale highlights a Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Tourbillon 18-karat white gold watch. To celebrate its 150th anniversary, luxury watch manufacturer Chopard introduced its L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier series. The wristwatch design pays tribute to the horological excellence of founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard. This limited-edition series consists…
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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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Neon Paraiba Tourmaline, Zambian Emerald Take Center Stage in Joshua Kodner’s Upcoming Auction
A round-cut paraiba tourmaline ring will headline Joshua Kodner’s upcoming Lavish Lifestyle Auction. The striking color of paraiba stones sets them apart. Their color comes from large amounts of manganese and copper, which together act as a coloring agent. The available neon blue paraiba tourmaline (certified by AGL and Gubelin…
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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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Hindman Offers Luxury Jewelry by Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. Tony Duquette
This spring, Hindman will present an array of signed luxury jewelry and antique keepsakes in the upcoming Important Jewelry sale. The event brings items by American jeweler Harry Winston, including a diamond ring. This platinum ring features a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. The ring comes with a…
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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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Buccellati Silverware Leads Antiques, Modern, Jewelry, and Watches Auction
Mario Buccellati, son of goldsmith Contardo Buccellati, was the first Italian jewelry designer to open a shop on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Buccellati is well-known for his distinctive silver designs. Rather than drawing from traditional English models, Buccellati looked to the Renaissance for inspiration. Buccellati's silversmiths often observed…
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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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Timepieces
Marquis de Lafayette was an important figure in the American Revolutionary War. The French aristocrat served alongside George Washington in several battles. The two became such good friends that Lafayette named his only son after America’s first president. The upcoming auction of timepieces, presented by Hindman, offers a Jacquemart automation…
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115-Carat Diamond Could Fetch $7 Million At Christie’s New York Auction
115.8-carat pear-shaped, F color, VVS1 diamond suspended as a pendant on a necklace with an estimate ... [+] CHRISTIE'S Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale will be the first live jewelry auction from a major auction house in New York since the novel coronavirus pandemic made its way to North America. It’s…
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Jewels: Made in America
Self-taught designer David Webb created his first animal-inspired bracelet – an Indian sea monster– in 1957. The bracelet was purchased by Elizabeth Taylor and is now known as the Elizabeth Taylor Makara Bracelet. Since that time, Webb’s animal-inspired jewelry has increased in popularity. These pieces, composed of gold, gemstones, and…
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Excellent results for the first live auctions at Koller since the lockdown
A view by Max Liebermann of his garden at Wannsee (lot 3115) nearly doubled its pre-sale estimate to sell for CHF 488 000. ZURICH.- With the saleroom often filled to post-covid capacity, and extremely active telephone and Internet bidding, Koller's Old Masters & Antiques auction week was a resounding success. The auctions, initially…
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Abell Auction Co. hosts important online-only jewelry sale
The online-only auction will be headlined by a 3.10 fancy natural grey-blue diamond flanked by two fancy natural pink diamonds (est. $225,000-275,000). LOS ANGELES, CA.- Celebrating its 104th year, Abell Auction Co. will hold an important jewelry sale on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 10 a.m. PDT. Featuring exquisite gold, platinum…
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Fine Jewels
Dating back to the Edwardian era, bombé rings have a distinct dome shape. The name originates from the French word for 'bomb' and aptly describes the rounded style of the ring. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a coveted engagement band. A diamond bombé ring by Graff is…
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Gem Designer Jewelry Estate Bronze Sculptures
During the Second World War, Van Cleef & Arpels opened a New York City boutique in 1942. The established French brand began to fuse its traditional European designs with American pop culture, particularly by expanding its use of gold and semi-precious stones. By the 1960s, the New York location was…
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2020 February Fine Jewels
Gemologists divide diamonds into two types based on the levels of nitrogen in the stone’s chemical structure. Type IIa diamonds are the most scientifically pure and are noted for their clarity. A 5-carat Type IIa diamond will be featured in the upcoming Fine Jewels auction, offered by Fortuna Auction. The…
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Important Jewels
Fortuna Auction presents a collection of estate jewels and gemstones in the upcoming Important Jewels auction. Featured are pieces from Harry Winston. Every jewelry item by the brand bears slight differences in the cut of the stone and the style of setting. Available in this sale is a pair of…
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Important Watches
Paul Newman Rolex Daytona watches are part of the racing industry, Hollywood culture, and vintage Americana. The first series of this luxury watch was often sported by Newman, the actor and racecar driver, and has since become a popular chronograph wristwatch for racers. The upcoming auction offered by Fortuna Auction…
