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Magnificent Jewels

09 December 2015 | 10:00 AM EST | New York

SALE TOTAL

52,222,500USD
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  • Lot 506

    Property to be Sold for the Benefit of a Charitable Foundation, Formerly from the Collection of Queen Nazli, Former Queen Mother of Egypt

    Magnificent Platinum and Diamond Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1939

    Lot Sold: 4,282,000 USD

  • Lot 488

    Property From the Estate of Mary Jane Ryan Saidy by Descent From Thomas Fortune Ryan III

    Exceptional Platinum, Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring

    Weighing 25.87 carats

    Lot Sold: 5,122,000 USD

  • Lot 458

    Formerly From the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor

    Pair of White Gold, Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond ‘Couronne’ Cuff-Bracelets, Suzanne Belperron, Paris

    Lot Sold: 526,000 USD

  • Lot 392

    Property from the Estate of Adele G. Bergreen

    Platinum, Fancy Colored Diamond and Diamond Brooch, Bulgari, 1964

    Lot Sold: 1,750,000 USD

  • Lot 430

    Property from the Estate of an Italian Countess Sold to Benefit her Charitable Foundation

    Magnificent Platinum and Diamond Ring

    38.27 carats, D color, VVS2 clarity, type IIA

    Lot Sold: 4,058,000 USD

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Sale Number: N09440 Lots : 502

SALE TOTAL

52,222,500USD DOWNLOAD RESULTS

Sessions

  • Session 1: 09 Dec 2015 | 10:00 AM | Lots 1 - 196
  • Session 2: 09 Dec 2015 | 02:00 PM | Lots 197 - 393
  • Session 3: 09 Dec 2015 | 06:30 PM | Lots 394 - 513
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Results:
Propelled by top prices for important diamonds, superb colored stones and historic designs, Sotheby’s final jewelry auction of 2015 achieved $52.3 million.  Highlights from the sale include the Magnificent Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels formerly from the Collection of Queen Nazli of Egypt sold for $4.3 million, the exceptionally rare sugarloaf cabochon Kashmir Sapphire Ring that soared to $5.1 million, and the white-glove Bergreen collection of Bulgari jewels that doubled its high estimate.

Details:
A sensational and historic diamond necklace created by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1939 for Queen Nazli of Egypt leads the sale of Magnificent Jewels in New York.  Also featured are jewels by Suzanne Belperron, Art Deco Cartier and Mauboussin designs, and an exciting group of Bulgari jewels acquired in Rome in the 1960s-70s.  The sale is further highlighted by one of the finest Kashmir sapphires to appear on the market and several important D color diamonds, all from private collections.

Please note, the exhibition on 9 December will only include property from Sessions 2 & 3.

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Contact Information

Gary Schuler
Chairman, North and South America
International Jewellery
+1 212 606 7095
gary.schuler@sothebys.com
Carol Elkins
Senior Vice President
Senior Specialist
Jewellery
+1 415 772 9027
carol.elkins@sothebys.com
Catharine Becket
Senior Vice President
Head of Magnificent Jewels Sales
Senior Specialist
Jewellery
+1 212 894 1027
catharine.becket@sothebys.com
Robin Wright
Senior Vice President
Senior Specialist
Jewellery
+1 212 894 1246
robin.wright@sothebys.com
Kendall Reed
Vice President
Head of Fine Jewels and Global Head of Online Jewels
Specialist
Jewellery
+1 212 894 1137
kendall.reed@sothebys.com
Nikita Binani (Manilal)
Deputy Director
Specialist
Jewellery
+44 207 293 6640
nikita.binani@sothebys.com
   
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