Highlights
from the Geneva Magnificent Jewels Sale to be held on the 16 May, will be
touring and on public view in Christie’s flagship galleries in Hong Kong,
London and New York during May 4 – 8. The sale will feature a selection of
exceptional items with over 400 jewels on offer, ranging from diamonds to
high-quality coloured stones, Art Déco, Retro and animal-themed jewellery.
Among
the top lots being toured is a spectacular fancy vivid yellow diamond ring of
20.49 carats estimate: CHF 3,800,000 – 4,500,000 and an important late 19th
century emerald and diamond necklace, by Tiffany & Co., circa 1880
estimate: CHF 700,000 – 1,200,000, which was originally sold at Christie’s New
York, over 20 years ago.
Additional
highlights include, a fancy intense purplish pink diamond ring estimate CHF
3,500,000 - 5,000,000, a pair of Burmese sapphire earrings, by Bulgari
estimate: CHF 1,500,000 – 2,000,000, a pair of earrings, mounted with two emeralds
of over 40 carats each, originating from the historic Muzo mines in Colombia
estimate: CHF 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 and a mid-20th century emerald and diamond
brooch, Cartier estimate: CHF 80,000 – 120,000.