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Tag: Van Cleef & Arpels
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Doyle Showcases Luxury Jewelry by Cartier, Masriera, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, and More
Luxury jewelry from three estates will hit the auction block this March at Doyle. Leading the catalog is an Art Nouveau pendant-brooch from Masriera. Born in Barcelona to a family of jewelers, Lluís Masriera was inspired by the Exposition Universelle in Paris, especially the presented Lalique jewels. Soon, he took…
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Micheal Youssoufian Jewelry Comes to Auction With A Touch of the Past Antiques
Hong Kong-based jewelry house Micheal Youssoufian Ltd. has been passed down through five generations. It started when Joseph Youssoufian was appointed jeweler to the Royal Court of Egypt in the 1920s. Today, Micheal Youssoufian runs the multicultural company. He worked with his father in Geneva and learned about antiques and…
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Maîtres du Temps Wristwatch Leads Valentine’s Day Jewelry Auction From Gallery 63
Maîtres du Temps is a Swiss watch company built to promote collaboration between master watchmakers. Founded in 2005, the firm has released three “chapters” of wristwatch styles over the last 15 years. Gallery 63’s upcoming Pre-Valentine’s Day Auction will feature a rose gold “Chapter Two” Maîtres du Temps wristwatch. Designed…
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COLLECTive Hudson to Offer Works by Edmund Tarbell, Lowel Nesbitt, and Jean Dupas
Recognized as a Boston School pioneer, Edmund Tarbell was one of the most celebrated American Impressionists. His works are known for their rich hues that emphasize light and delicate brushwork. Tarbell’s figural compositions were among his best-known pieces. A figural oil painting by Edmund Tarbell highlights COLLECTive Hudson’s upcoming auction.…
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Upcoming Alex Cooper Auctioneers Sale Features Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace
A Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from the 1950s is available in the upcoming auction of Fine Jewelry, presented by Alex Cooper Auctioneers. The mid-century platinum ornament is swag-collared and features 16 round, brilliant-cut diamonds. Movable swags on the necklace boast 34 marquise diamonds. The piece comes in a…
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Akiba Antiques Offers End of the Year Sale to Finish 2020
Wrapping up 2020 is Akiba Antiques’ upcoming End of the Year Sale. A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels half-hoop earrings from the Mystery Set series is among the leading lots. The earrings feature calibré-cut rubies set in 18-karat gold. The patented Mystery Set design allows the gemstones to be…
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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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Important Jewelry Auction from Hindman Features Pieces by Christopher Design, Oscar Heyman & Bros.
A diamond ring designed by Christopher Slowinski is among the key lots of the upcoming Important Jewelry auction, presented by Hindman. Slowinski, a jewelry designer, was cutting a gem when he accidentally made a cut that was supposed to run in the opposite direction. This mistake, however, led him to…
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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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Phillips Launches “Flawless” in Pivot Towards Retail Jewelry Sales
Couture quill choker by Shaun Leane. Photo courtesy of Leane. In the wake of COVID-19, auction houses large and small have expanded their online infrastructure. Most have chosen to differentiate their offerings from those of retail stores that already have a large presence online. But Phillips has taken a different…
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Charlton Hall Galleries Offers Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry and More From Estate of Katrina Hickox Becker
Several Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry pieces highlight the offerings from the estate of Katrina Hickox Becker, presented by Charlton Hall Galleries. This includes a Van Cleef & Arpels emerald and diamond brooch. At its center is a 3.0-carat Colombian emerald, surrounded by eight smaller emeralds and several diamonds. Also…
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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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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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Hindman to bring 175+ lots of luxury jewelry in upcoming sale
Following the success of Hindman’s Fine and Important Jewelry sale in May of 2020, the auction house will present another selection of jewelry on September 15th at 11:00 AM EDT. Almost 200 pieces of jewelry will be on offer, including items from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and…
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California Jewels
Sometimes called the “King of Diamonds” or the “New Harry Winston,” London-born jeweler Laurence Graff is known for his use of rare diamonds and colored gems. A self-taught gemologist, Graff began his career as an apprentice at a local shop. In 1960, he founded Graff Diamonds and became the first…
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Important Jewelry
Leading Hindman’s upcoming Important Jewelry auction is a brilliant-cut diamond ring from the Chicago collection of Norene Goldstein. The center stone, which weighs in at 6.05 carats, received a GIA clarity grade of SI1. Two half-moon diamonds accent the main stone. Items from Goldstein’s collection, noted for its emphasis on…
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Exceptional Fall Estate Auction
Sandu Darie was a prominent Concrete artist known for his kinetic sculptures. Darie initially studied law in Romania but, due to political unrest in the 1930s, moved to Paris. There he joined a Romanian avant-garde group and later moved to Cuba to start experimenting with concrete art. His sculptures received…
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Estate Of A Pan Am World Airways Pilot
A sapphire-studded diamond brooch from Cartier is a key jewelry piece in the upcoming Estate of a Pan Am World Airways Pilot auction. The brooch, from the Panthère De Cartier collection, is in the form of a running panther holding a diamond and Tahitian pearl drop. Also offered are jewelry…
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Hindman's auction to feature an exceptional collection of signed jewelry
Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, Yellow Gold and Enamel 'Dot Losange' Bangle Bracelet. Consisting of a semi-flexible bangle bracelet with blue paillonnè enamel and studded with yellow gold accents. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000. CHICAGO, IL.-Hindman Auction’s Fine and Important Jewelry auction will be held on Tuesday, September 15 and will feature…
