Phillips Auction in Geneva: The Geneva Jewels Auction: TWO
Taking place on May 13, 2024, the Phillips Geneva Jewels Auction TWO will be held at the Hotel President, Quai Wilson 47, Geneva, Switzerland (map)
On sale for this auction are many beautiful gems and jewels (several noted below), but featuring a couple of fancy color diamonds – the Fancy Vivid Pink, the Fancy Vivid Yellow, and the Argyle Phoenix, a Fancy Red!
Rocks to Watch: Diamonds of Wonder
A closer look at five magnificent stones on offer this May in Geneva, led by an astonishing 6.21 carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ring.
Here’s a feature article from Phillips on the five top diamond jewels up for auction. Tap here.
Exceptional Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ring
Set with an oval fancy vivid pink diamond of outstanding colour weighing 6.21 carats, between two kite-shaped diamonds. The kite-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 1.21 carats; in our expert’s opinion, F colour, VVS clarity.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2225767179, stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Pink, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry; together with a Type IIa classification letter and a GIA Portrait.
Estimate
CHF9,540,000 – 13,630,000
€9,830,000-14,040,000
$10,500,000-15,000,000
‘The Amazon Queen’, Impressive emerald pendant
Set with an octagonal step-cut emerald weighing 280.84 carats, measuring approximately 40 x 35mm.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 129808 and Gübelin report no. 23041003, each stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in fissures; each with an appendix letter and a monograph. Together with an additional gemmological report.
Estimate
CHF1,360,000 – 2,360,000
€1,400,000-2,430,000
$1,500,000-2,600,000
Important Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ring
Set with a cushion-shaped fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 27.27 carats, size 51.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2235101982, stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Estimate
CHF1,000,000 – 1,820,000
€1,030,000-1,870,000
$1,100,000-2,000,000
‘The Argyle Phoenix,’ Very rare and mesmerizing Fancy Red diamond ring
Set with a brilliant-cut fancy red diamond weighing 1.56 carats, size 52.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151433979, stating that the diamond is Fancy Red, Natural Colour; together with a GIA monograph.
Estimate
CHF910,000 – 1,365,000
€932,000-1,400,000
$1,000,000-1,500,000
And no one is concerned about the clarity. Hey, it’s RED. Find another?
Did you see the estimated selling price? A cool $1 million per carat.
Fancy Intense Green diamond, diamond and pink sapphire ring
Using pink sapphires instead of pink diamonds keeps the ring affordable. (Well, affordable for those who can afford to buy a fancy intense green diamond!)
Set with a cut-cornered rectangular fancy intense green diamond weighing 2.26 carats, within a frame of circular-cut pink sapphires, the shoulders embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, size 52.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 11772943, stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Green, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity.
Estimate
CHF240,000 – 350,000
€247,000-360,000
$260,000-380,000
Harry Winston
Sapphire and diamond necklace – a mix of heat and no heat Sri Lankan sapphires
Set with oval and cushion-shaped sapphires weighing 4.28, 4.98, 4.35, 5.30, 4.85, 4.11 and 4.76 carats respectively, highlighted with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 390mm, signed Harry Winston, numbered, maker’s mark for Jacques Timey.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 133627, stating that the sapphire weighing 5.30 carats is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating; together with SSEF report no. 133625, no. 133626, no. 133627, no. 133620, no. 133630 and no. 133631, each stating that the sapphires weighing 4.28 carats, 4.98 carats, 4.35 carats, 4.85 carats, 4.11 carats and 4.76 carats respectively are of Ceylon origin, with indications of heating.
Estimate
CHF170,000 – 240,000
€175,000-247,000
$180,000-260,000
Oscar Heyman
Ruby and diamond brooch
Modelled as a pansy, set with an oval ruby weighing 3.17 carats, highlighted with calibré-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, measuring approximately 35 x 30mm, unsigned, numbered.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 137195, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
Estimate
CHF48,000 – 55,000
€49,400-56,600
$50,000-60,000
Friedrich
Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings
Each set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, highlighted with tapered baguette and step-cut diamonds, and brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint, post and hinged-back fittings, length approximately 30mm, signed Friedrich.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 88122, stating that the sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
Please note that the report is more than 5 years old and might require an update.
Please note that the brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint have not been tested for natural colour origin.
Sapphire and diamond ring
Set with a step-cut sapphire weighing 18.01 carats, between two triangular diamonds, size 55.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 137317, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating; and Gübelin report no. 24020085, stating that the sapphire shows no indications of heating.
Estimate
CHF38,000 – 55,000
€39,100-56,600
$40,000-60,000
Tiffany & Co.
Sapphire and diamond double-clip brooch, circa 1950
Set with pear-shaped and circular-cut sapphires, accented with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, measuring approximately 62 x 31mm, signed Tiffany & Co., case stamped Tiffany & Co, may be worn as two brooches.
Estimate
CHF14,000 – 19,000
€14,400-19,600
$15,000-20,000
Ruby, diamond and enamel parure, second half of the 19th century
Comprising: a necklace of garland design, applied with black enamel, the floral motifs embellished with circular-cut and cushion-shaped rubies and diamonds, length approximately 415mm, two small rubies and three small diamonds deficient, a pair of ear clips, length approximately 80mm, a brooch, measuring approximately 114 x 75mm, one small diamond deficient, and a hair ornament, length approximately 260mm, each with partial French maker’s mark and assay marks for gold, fitted case stamped Vve Grognier-Arnaud.
Estimate
CHF11,000 – 17,000
€11,300-17,500
$12,000-18,000
Michele della Valle
Pair of spinel and diamond ear clips
Each set with spinel beads, highlighted with colet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 70mm (2.75 inches), each signed Michele della Valle, Italian maker’s mark and assay mark for gold, case stamped Michele della Valle.
Estimate
CHF11,000 – 14,000
€11,300-14,400
$12,000-15,000
Buccellati
Amethyst and diamond necklace
Set with faceted amethyst beads, the clasp embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 470mm, signed Mario Buccellati.
Estimate
CHF3,000 – 5,000 •
€3,100-5,100
$3,000-5,000
Cartier
Gem set and diamond necklace, ‘Panthère’
Modelled as a panther within an onyx hoop, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and polished onyx spots with pear-shaped cabochon emerald eyes, suspended from a cabochon-ruby and brilliant-cut diamond-set chain, length approximately 400mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French maker’s mark and assay mark for platinum.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Cartier.
Estimate
CHF95,000 – 140,000
€97,800-144,000
$100,000-150,000
Suzanne Belperron
Chalcedony, natural pearl and cultured pearl brooch, circa 1955
Of foliate design, set with a carved chalcedony leaf, the articulated gold branches embellished with four button-shaped natural pearls measuring from 6.98-7.28 x 6.27mm to 8.62-8.70 x 8.19mm, and cultured pearls, measuring approximately 140 x 90mm, French maker’s mark for Groené et Darde and assay mark for gold.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 86310, stating that the four pearls are natural, saltwater, and one is an assembled cultured blister pearl.
Please note that the report is more than 5 years old and might require an update.
Also accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin.
Estimate
CHF42,000 – 60,000
€43,300-61,800
$45,000-65,000
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