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Christie’s Magnificent Jewels & The Archduke Joseph Diamond – Geneva –...
Lot 219 – A Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace, By Van Cleef & Arpels Estimate: $173,801 – $293,288 Price Realized: $193,356 The V-shaped necklace designed as two lines of graduated baguette and...
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Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels – New York – December 5th, 2012 (Part 2)
Continuing from yesterday’s post Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels – New York – December 5th, 2012 (Part 1), this is part two: Lot 440 – 18 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef &...
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A Dozen Jeweled Roses On Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! For those who enjoy a rose of a different kind, here is a dozen jeweled roses to celebrate this amorous day! The post A Dozen Jeweled Roses On Valentine’s Day appeared...
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Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels – New York – April 17th, 2013
As mentioned earlier today, the upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale at Sotheby’s New York comprises a vast array of spectacular jewels, particular a few stunning diamonds and gemstones belonging to one of...
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Art Deco Series Day 3 – Eastern Influences on Vanity Fair
The expanding world and the public’s increasing curiosity of cultures far from Europe in the 1920s inspired artists and jewelers alike to incorporate these exotic motifs into their work. Egyptian,...
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Art Deco Series Day 4 – Picture Perfect Panel Bracelets
Wide diamond and gem-set panel bracelets soared in popularity during the Art Deco period, providing jewelers plenty of space to execute their artistic freedom and experiment with different geometric...
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Art Deco Series Day 5 – Gardens in Miniature
Not all jewelry of the 1920s and 30s were dominated by bold, geometric shapes: the giardinetto and tutti-frutti styles also enjoyed enthusiastic fanfare in the form of brooches. Earlier this year, I...
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Art Deco Series Day 6 – Swinging Sautoirs
Fashion in the 1920s transformed just as dramatically as the jewelry that accessorized it, especially in evening wear. Clothing, in general, became more functional and practical to better suit the...
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Sotheby’s Fine Jewels – London – July 11th, 2013
The splendid days of summer have begun and it’s a sunny Saturday full of great promise. Before the day gets going, I thought I might share some Sotheby’s stunners from the London Fine Jewels sale on...
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Bonhams Fine Jewelry – London – September 18th, 2013
Continuing to add momentum to the coming autumn auction season is Bonhams Fine Jewelry sale in London on September 18th, 2013. Though on the smaller side with 135 lots, the size of the sale by no...
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