Magnificent Jewels: Christie’s New York – The Magnificent Blue Diamond, and Harry Winston’ Stunning Spinels!
“Magnificent Jewels at Christie’s New York will close a spectacular year of jewellery auctions on 10 December. This upcoming sale features several important private collections, showcasing highly curated assemblages of historic and modern jewellery from all periods, as well as the most famous jewellers including Suzanne Belperron, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and many more. Also featured is a remarkable selection of jewels by JAR. Other highlights include dazzling white diamonds, superb coloured diamonds and richly saturated colorued stones. From jewels of the Georgian and Art Deco periods to today’s contemporary makers, the sale provides something for every collection. We invite all to browse the Magnificent Jewels auction, just in time for the holiday season.”
Sale Total USD $49,241,930
DAVID WEBB GROUP OF CULTURED PEARL, SPINEL AND DIAMOND JEWELRY
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DAVID WEBB GROUP OF CULTURED PEARL, SPINEL AND DIAMOND JEWELRY
Comprising two necklaces and a pair of earrings, near-round cultured pearls, tumbled spinel beads, round diamonds, platinum and 18k white gold, each signed Webb, each necklace numbered, may be attached to one another for a variety of wear, each spinel bead on the necklaces with later breaks and repairs
Price realisedUSD 44,100
Estimate
USD 12,000 – USD 18,000
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS WOOD AND DIAMOND RING
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS WOOD AND DIAMOND RING
Carved wood, round diamonds, 18k yellow gold, circa 1970, signed VCA, NY,
Price realisedUSD 20,160
Estimate
USD 6,000 – USD 8,000
DIAMOND EARRINGS
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DIAMOND EARRINGS
Old European brilliant-cut diamonds of 15.60 and 15.07 carats, old-cut diamonds, yellow gold and platinum
GIA, 2024, report no. 2235408245: 15.60 carats, W to X color range, VS2 clarity
GIA, 2024, report no. 5231408238: 15.07 carats, Y to Z color range, VS2 clarity
Price realisedUSD 352,800
Estimate
USD 100,000 – USD 150,000
AN ICONIC CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND BROOCH
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AN ICONIC CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Natural pearl drop of approximately 13.40 x 11.62 mm, briolette-cut pink tourmaline, carved ruby, carved and calibré-cut onyx plaques, old and single-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1914, unsigned
GIA, 2024, report no. 2231407433: natural pearl, saltwater, no indications of treatment
GIA, 1981, report no. NY2902817: natural pearl
Please note that Lot 16 was formerly from the Collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post.
This brooch was previously owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post who ordered the jewel from Cartier Paris. It’s original design from 1914 was later elongated in the early 1920s with a modification to the stylization of the upper vines. A photograph circa 1921 shows Post wearing the brooch as a hat pin.
Estimate: USD 100,000 – USD 150,000
Price realised: USD 1,381,000
CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND ‘LOVEBIRD’ BROOCH
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CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND ‘LOVEBIRD’ BROOCH
Designed as two lovebirds, buff-top ruby cabochons, round emerald cabochons, round, single and rose-cut diamonds, black enamel, platinum, circa 1928, signed Cartier, numbered (partially indistinct)
Please note a similar example of this brooch was worn by Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby (1974).
Estimate: USD 50,000 – USD 70,000
Price realised: USD 151,200
AN IMPORTANT ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
AN IMPORTANT ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Cushion mixed-cut sapphire of 26.68 carats, old, single and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1915, numbered
AGL, 2024, report no. 1142329: 26.68 carats, Ceylon, no gemological evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: none
SSEF, 2024, report no. 141802: Ceylon, no indications of heating
Estimate: USD 300,000 – USD 500,000
Price realised: USD 945,000
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CARTIER ART DECO SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND MULTI-GEM RING
Carved oval cabochon sapphire, calibré-cut rubies, emeralds, sapphires, amethysts, single and old-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1929, unsigned, red Cartier case
Cartier, 2005: Certificate of Authenticity
Estimate: USD 40,000 – USD 60,000
Price realised: USD 277,200
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AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF HARRY WINSTON SPINEL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF HARRY WINSTON SPINEL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Oval mixed-cut reddish pink spinel of 22.42 and 21.87 carats, oval-shaped and round diamonds, platinum and 18k yellow gold, maker’s mark, numbered
AGL, 2024, report no. 1138770 A and B: 22.42 and 21.87 carats, Tanzania, no gemological evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: none
Estimate: USD 400,000 – USD 600,000
Price realised: USD 2,228,000
AN IMPORTANT CARTIER ART DECO DIAMOND AND CORAL BRACELET
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AN IMPORTANT CARTIER ART DECO DIAMOND AND CORAL BRACELET
Old, single, round, baguette, and square-shaped diamonds, carved coral beads, platinum (French marks), circa 1930, signed Cartier Paris, Made in France, numbered (indistinct)
Estimate: USD 300,000 – USD 500,000
Price realised: USD 579,600
CARTIER ART DECO BLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND BRACELET
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CARTIER ART DECO BLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND BRACELET
Oval and pear-shaped black opals, old and single-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1930, signed Cartier, numbered, red Cartier case, one opal with eye-visible break and repair
Estimate: USD 60,000 – USD 80,000
Price realised: USD 352,800
AN EXCEPTIONAL COLORED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
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AN EXCEPTIONAL COLORED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Fancy intense blue cushion brilliant-cut diamond of 5.72 carats, round diamonds, platinum
GIA, 2024, report no. 2205967355: 5.72 carats, Fancy Intense Blue, natural color, VVS1 clarity, potentially Internally Flawless, Type IIb
Estimate: USD 6,000,000 – USD 8,000,000
Price realised: USD 8,805,000
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RUBY RING
Oval mixed-cut ruby of 12.90 carats, 18k yellow gold
AGL, 2024, report no. 1140696: 12.90 carats, Burma, no gemological evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: none
Estimate: USD 80,000 – USD 120,000
Price realised: USD 781,200
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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Cushion mixed-cut sapphire of 5.48 carats, single and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, platinum
AGL, 2024, report no. 1143736: Classic Kashmir, no gemological evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: none, with appendix describing the color as “Royal Blue”
SSEF, 2024, report no. 137041: 5.489 carats, Kashmir, no indications of heating, Royal Blue
Gübelin, 2024, report no. 24012138: 5.49 carats, Kashmir, no indications of heating, with Information Sheet on unheated sapphires, Royal Blue
Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 400,000
Price realised: USD 831,600
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS RUBY AND DIAMOND ‘MYSTERY-SET’ FLOWER BROOCH
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS RUBY AND DIAMOND ‘MYSTERY-SET’ FLOWER BROOCH
Calibré-cut rubies, marquise, round and baguette and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1965, signed VCA, NY, numbered, green Van Cleef & Arpels pouch
Estimate: USD 60,000 – USD 80,000
Price realised: USD 441,000
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DIAMOND RING
Emerald-cut diamond of 15.04 carats, 18k yellow gold
GIA, 2021, report no. 6214986270: 15.04 carats, K color, VS1 clarity
Estimate: USD 150,000 – USD 250,000
Price realised: USD 214,200
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND RING
Emerald-cut diamond of 10.29 carats, tapered baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, maker’s mark, navy Harry Winston case and outer box
GIA, 2023, report no. 5231157748: 10.29 carats, D color, Flawless, excellent polish and symmetry
Price realised: USD 882,000
AN IMPRESSIVE VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND ‘OISEAUX AMOUREUX’ SAUTOIR NECKLACE
AN IMPRESSIVE VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND ‘OISEAUX AMOUREUX’ SAUTOIR NECKLACE
Designed as two love birds, one resting on a perch and the other flying above, round turquoise beads, carved turquoise, variously-shaped turquoise cabochons, variously-shaped blue, pink and purple sapphires and diamonds, 18k white and rose gold (French marks), signed Van Cleef & Arpels, VCA, maker’s mark, numbered, flying bird element detachable, green Van Cleef & Arpels case, white Van Cleef & Arpels outer box, black Van Cleef & Arpels pouch
Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 300,000
Price realised: USD 781,200
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AN EXCEPTIONAL VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND, RUBY, AND MYSTERY-SET SAPPHIRE INTERCHANGEABLE ‘RUBAN MYSTERIEUX’ NECKLACE
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AN EXCEPTIONAL VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND, RUBY, AND MYSTERY-SET SAPPHIRE INTERCHANGEABLE ‘RUBAN MYSTERIEUX’ NECKLACE
Calibré-cut sapphires, round diamonds, 18k white gold (French marks), signed Van Cleef & Arpels, VCA, maker’s mark, numbered, accompanied by two interchangeable attachments, round rubies and diamonds, 18k white and rose gold (French marks), each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, each with maker’s mark, white Van Cleef & Arpels outer box, green Van Cleef & Arpels fitted case
Estimate: USD 600,000 – USD 800,000
Price realised: USD 1,356,800
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