Joie de Vivre: A Journey in Jewels

René Lalique: A Legacy in Enamel and Light

A Whimsical Brilliance: Jewels by Jean Schlumberger

Property from the Collection of Jeptha H. Wade III and Emily Vanderbilt Wade, Boston

Brilliance in Every Hue

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Senior Vice President | Head of Jewelry, Americas & EMEA

Quig Bruning

SVP | Vice Chairman, Jewelry Americas

Frank Everett

Senior Vice President | Global Head of High Jewelry

Catharine Becket

Vice President | Specialist, Head of High Jewelry

Anna Ruzhnikov

Senior Vice President | Senior Specialist

Robin Wright

Head of Fine Jewelry, Associate Specialist

Kathleen Craig

Senior Cataloguer, Jewelry

Alexia Palmer

Business Development Associate

Allison Fuller

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Enter an unparalleled showcase of elegance and artistry at Sotheby’s June High Jewelry auction, where exceptional gemstones, masterful craftsmanship, and storied collections unite in an extraordinary offering. A standout of the season is a superb 9.60-carat unheated Burmese ruby, one of four remarkable pieces from the Collection of Jeptha H. Wade III and Emily Vanderbilt Wade, Boston—a distinguished American lineage with a legacy of collecting excellence. Adding further distinction is Joie de Vivre: A Journey in Jewels, a single-owner private collection that embodies a bold, joyful approach to collecting—where vibrant color, exceptional design, and personal flair converge. Also featured are impressive works from the world’s most iconic jewelry houses, including Cartier, Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, and a stunning selection of Jean Schlumberger designs, celebrated for their sculptural beauty and imaginative detail. From historic rarities to celebrated contemporary design, this season’s sale offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquire jewels of lasting beauty and significance.

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