Our June 7 auction presents a superb range of sapphires, most notably top-quality specimens from the legendary mines of Kashmir, several with the coveted “Royal Blue” designation. Completing the selection are impressive examples exhibiting hues from a delicate cornflower blue to intense cobalt, from Ceylon, Burma and Madagascar.

Sapphires

From a charming Henri Picq temple brooch to a spectacular Van Cleef &amp; Arpels ‘Tie’ necklace, this collection marries elegance and opulence with discerning taste.

Exceptional Jewels from a Distinguished American Collection

Jewels for the Summer

New York

Senior Vice President | Head of Magnificent Jewels, New York & Geneva

Catharine Becket

Senior Vice President | Head of Jewelry, Americas & EMEA

Quig Bruning

SVP | Vice Chairman, Jewelry Americas

Frank Everett

Senior Vice President | Senior Specialist

Robin Wright

Vice President | Specialist, Head of High Jewelry

Anna Ruzhnikov

AVP | Head of Sale, Fine Jewelry, Hong Kong

Vivian Chen

Assistant Vice President | Senior Manager, West Coast Jewellery

Yvonne Teng

Head of Fine Jewelry, Associate Specialist

Kathleen Craig

Senior Cataloguer, Jewelry

Alexia Palmer

Business Development Associate

Allison Fuller

Client Liaison, Jewelry, Americas

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Prepare to be captivated by this June's auction of Magnificent Jewels, presenting a spectacular array of diamonds and colored stones, alongside an impressive selection of vintage jewels from prestigious houses like Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany &amp; Co. Among the highlights are several notable private collections, each offering a glimpse into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty.

Magnificent Jewels