REPORT: CHRISTIE’S IMPORTANT JEWELS

Kicking off the international jewelry auction season Christie’s offered their Important Jewels event in New York City, by Rockefeller Center this month where over two hundred and fifty lots were available, with estimates ranging from under $5,000 to $750,000 USD.

christies-lot-121-an-emerald-and-diamond-sautoir-by-david-webb — AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND SAUTOIR, BY DAVID WEBB Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000 USD Price Realized: $112,500 USD

The sale total came to an impressive $10,526,150 USD. The over all market was choosy yet buoyant as the more spectacular pieces easily soared over expectations.

christies-diamond-ruby-and-gold-compact-by-david-webb — A DIAMOND, RUBY, ENAMEL AND GOLD COMPACT, BY DAVID WEBB Designed as a Lion’s Paw scallop shell, the top of sculpted gold and radiating circular-cut diamonds, the bottom of sculpted gold with white enamel lip set with cabochon rubies, the center cabochon ruby a pushpiece, opening to reveal a fitted mirror and hinged compartment, circa 1970, 3 1/8 ins., mounted in 18k gold Signed David Webb Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000 USD Price Realized: $32,500 USD

This is the beginning of the highly anticipated auction season which every year offers the general pulse of the marketplace within the jewelry world. Next up Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in Geneva, Hong Kong, and New York. Last year the colored diamond market was the star and some expect the trend to continue.

christies-lot-246-a-diamond-ring-2-268x300 — Diamond Ring-Set with a cushion brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 22.02 carats, to the circular-cut diamond half-hoop, ring size 6, mounted in platinum. Price Realized: $967,500 USD

The Important Jewels auction displayed an array of exceptional colorless diamonds, colored gemstones, and art-deco designs; along with iconic signed jewels from Bulgari, Buccellati, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. Also of interest was the collection of Robert and Sylvia Olnick, and property from the estate of Julia Meade.

chrisites-aquamarine-brooch-tiffany — AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, BY TIFFANY & CO. Set with a rectangular-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 91.03 carats, wrapped with a circular-cut diamond ribbon and bow, 1 3/8 ins., mounted in platinum Signed Tiffany & Co., France, no. 24892271 Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000 USD Price Realized: $32,500 USD

Everything from jeweled clutches to a stunning 22.02ct. diamond ring created the tapestry of the event. No doubt this marks the beginning of a season to remember.

christies-a_pair_of_sapphire_and_diamond_ear_pendants_by_bvlgari_d5806110h — A PAIR OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY BULGARI Each suspending a cabochon sapphire, weighing approximately 5.39 and 5.27 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, to the marquise and circular-cut diamond cluster surmount, 1 1/2 ins., mounted in white gold, in a Bulgari brown suede pouch Signed Bulgari Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000 USD Price Realized: $77,500 USD Price Realized:

Featured Jewelry: AN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Designed as an orange enamel hinged bangle, decorated with collet-set diamonds, with sculpted 18k gold bands, 2 1/4 ins. diameter, mounted in 18k gold Signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, France Estmate: $30,000 – $40,000 USD Price Realized: $62,500 USD

To learn more about upcoming auctions visit: Christie’s

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