Thursday, April 30, 2015

Important Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Pendant

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Suspending an emerald-cut emerald weighing 35.02 carats, topped by four old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .35 carats.

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 66540 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant, type: traditional.

Gem set and diamond bracelet, Bulgari



Of geometric design, each kite-shaped motif set with an oval cabochon sapphire surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds and framed with polished onyx and round cabochon rubies. Length approximately 180mm, mark for Bulgari, numbered, French import and maker's marks

Pair of fine gem set and diamond clips. 
Cartier, circa 1930



Each set with a carved emerald leaf, within a frame of cabochon rubies, ruby beads and baguette and single-cut diamonds, the clip fittings backed with mother-of-pearl. Each signed Cartier and numbered, French assay marks with fitted case stamped Cartier.

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Lydia, Lady Deterding.

Friday, April 24, 2015


The Rothschild Necklace

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Elegant and Rare Platinum, Emerald, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Designed by Charles Jacqueau for Cartier, Paris.
In the style of Mughal Empire art, the necklace combining elements of Indian and Persian decorative traditions.  The pendant suspending a hexagon-shaped emerald, an oval-shaped sapphire and a pear-shaped emerald, all carved with Mughal floral motifs, completed by a necklace composed of 41 sapphire beads, spaced by 80 lapis lazuli beads and diamond-set rondelles, further applied with diamond and lapis lazuli accents.
 Length 29 inches, adjustable, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 0310, with French assay and partial workshop marks; circa 1924.