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Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Brooch for Tiffany & Co. and JAR Paris Earclips Highlight Doyle’s Upcoming Sale
French jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger is best known for his whimsical designs for Tiffany & Co. Particularly noteworthy are his fanciful interpretations of birds, sea creatures, and other natural forms. Inspired by a yellow cockatoo, Schlumberger created the original Bird on a Rock design for the company in the 1960s.…
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Bidhaus Presents David Webb Jewelry, Hermès Birkin Bags, and Other Luxuries for Mother’s Day
Bidhaus’ upcoming Mother’s Day auction of fine jewelry, handbags, and couture offers a curated selection of gifts and collectible luxury items. Among the top lots is a brilliant-cut diamond engagement ring that weighs 12.19 carats. The GIA-certified center stone boasts I color and SI2 clarity. Other key diamond jewelry pieces…
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Fine Jewelry Collections at Skinner Showcase the Craftmanship of Mario Buccellati
When Mario Buccellati turned 28 years old, he opened a store in Milan. His debut show at Madrid’s 1920 Exposition caught the attention of many. Buccellati was eventually recognized across Europe for his skill with textural gold jewels and intricate silverware. Commonly referred to as the Prince of Goldsmiths, Buccellati…
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Imperial Green Cabochon Jadeite, Patek Philippe Watches, Art Deco Jewelry at Intervendue
Intervendue is coming out of its winter hibernation with Auction XXVI Hibernate. The sale highlights include a cabochon jadeite and 18-karat white gold ring. The jadeite is class A jade that comes with a GIA certificate. Baguette- and marquise-cut diamonds accentuate the imperial green jade. In Chinese culture, jade is a…
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January Sale at Willow Auction House Features Lenox Porcelain and Persian Rugs
Willow Auction House will bring over 400 eclectic lots to the market this January during the month’s Uncurated Winter Estate Finds Auction. Among the top lots is a selection of well-traveled Persian rugs. One room-sized carpet formerly covered the ballroom of a Swedish passenger ship. Though worn in some areas,…
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Tiffany Pendant by Elsa Peretti and R. Kenton Nelson Painting Highlight O’Gallerie’s Upcoming Sale
Italian-born designer Elsa Peretti became a popular runway model after she arrived in New York in the late 1960s. Her journey with jewelry designing took off when she tried her hand at crafting a sterling silver bud pendant, inspired by a flea market find. Soon, Tiffany & Co. noticed Peretti’s…
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Tacori, Tiffany, Rolex, and More Shine at Hampton Estate’s Upcoming Auction
When a blue box of Tacori appears, the receiver usually knows what’s inside. Tacori is a jewelry brand highly associated with weddings. Based in California, the jewelry house was founded in 1969 by Haig and Gilda Tacorian with Romanian and Armenian influences. Tacori’s iconic Crescent silhouette was inspired by the…
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Art Deco, Diamonds, and Retro Jewelry in John Moran Auctioneers’ Estate Jewelry Auction
John Moran Auctioneers will present its third Studio Jewelry auction of 2021 in mid-December. The auction includes Art Deco, diamonds, and retro jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Barbara Anton, Bulgari, and many others. Top picks from the catalog are necklaces, like a yellow gold pendant and chain set and an…
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Sotheby’s to Offer Cartier Crash Watch and Other Notable Timepieces
Sotheby’s upcoming Fine Watches auction will present an example of Cartier’s Crash 18-karat yellow gold wristwatch. It is a limited edition piece that was completed around 2001. Cartier’s London boutique on Bond Street created the original Cartier Crash model. The asymmetrical shape of Crash is an example of the company’s…
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Keeping Time in New York at Phillips, From Rolex to Cartier
At first, the Daytona series didn’t sell as well as other watches in the Rolex line. Yet after the style gained a famous wearer— Paul Newman— the watch came to nearly eclipse other styles in popularity. Newman often wore his reference 6239 Daytona watch in movies and at car races,…
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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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SJ Auctioneers Will Present Designer Silverware and Diamond Jewelry
The upcoming SJ Auctioneers sale will showcase a collection of designer silverware, jewelry, toys, and trains. A diamond necklace with 18-karat white gold and diamonds is on offer. The four-layer necklace features diamonds that weigh a total of 50 carats. The diamonds are graded H-I in color and VS-SI in…
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Rothmullen Muenchen Bracelet and Dunhill Vintage Lighter Highlight Farber Auctioneers & Appraisers’ Upcoming Sale
The landlocked state of Bavaria has a long history and a unique cultural identity. Karl Rothmüller, the founder of the famous jewelry and goldsmith atelier in Munich, is closely associated with Bavaria’s craftsmanship traditions. He earned the title “Royal Bavarian Master Goldsmith” in 1908. A Rothmueller Muenchen bracelet is a…
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Paulding Farnham’s Work Crosses the Auction Block With Akiba Antiques
George Paulding Farnham was an American sculptor, metallurgist, and jewelry designer who collaborated with Tiffany & Co. from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. His designs, such as the Adams vase (1893) and the Admiral Dewey sword (1898), gathered significant acclaim. One of Paulding Farnham’s works is…
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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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Rare Alexandrite and Tanzanite Jewelry in Heritage Estate Jewelry’s August Auction
Alexandrite gems are said to resemble emerald by day and ruby by night. This color-changing quality and limited quantity has aided the gem’s popularity across history. Named after Czar Alexander II, who emancipated Russia’s serfs, the stone became a favorite among royals after its discovery in Russia. In Heritage Estate…
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Turner Auctions Offers 19th-Century Silver, Works by Picasso and Chagall
Turner Auctions’ August sale of Russian porcelain, Nailsea glass, and jewelry will feature a collection of sterling flatware with several maker’s marks, including George Gilliam, Phillip Weekes, and Green & Cadbury. The 88-piece, shell-patterned collection has 13 serving pieces and dozens of spoons, forks, and knives. The fine arts category…
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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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Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware and Pierre Lepautre’s Copperplate Engraving Highlight Turner Auctions Event
When King Louis XIV of France (1643 - 1715) decided to transform his father’s Versailles château into a palace, he commissioned architect Louis Le Vau for the renovation. The king officially shifted the royal court to the Palace of Versailles in 1682. Today, the palace is a UNESCO World Heritage…
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Fancy Yellow Diamonds and Chinese Jade Dragon Ship Lead Joshua Kodner Sale
A large Colombian emerald ring will lead the upcoming Joshua Kodner sale. Flanked by trapezoid-cut diamonds on both sides, the 17.81-carat emerald ring is Gubelin and AGL-certified. A fancy yellow diamond necklace made of platinum and 18-karat yellow gold is also notable. The canary yellow color, caused by traces of…
