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Fine Jewels

07 June 2017 | 10:00 AM BST | London

SALE TOTAL

5,161,750GBP
Browse Lots
  • 364
    Diamond ring
    LOT SOLD.656,750GBP
  • 193
    Pair of diamond earrings
    LOT SOLD.224,750GBP
  • 182
    Diamond pendant/brooch, late 19th century and later
    LOT SOLD.200,000GBP
  • 58
    Sapphire and diamond ring
    , late 19th century
    LOT SOLD.150,000GBP
  • 45
    Sapphire and diamond ring, early 20th century
    LOT SOLD.125,000GBP
  • 83
    Ruby and diamond bracelet, 1950s
    LOT SOLD.106,250GBP
  • 161
    Ruby and diamond ring
    LOT SOLD.81,250GBP
  • 363
    Diamond brooch, Cartier, 1937
    LOT SOLD.81,250GBP
  • 85
    Ruby and diamond ring
    LOT SOLD.75,000GBP
  • 56
    Ruby and diamond necklace, mid-19th century
    LOT SOLD.68,750GBP
Browse Lots
Sale Number: L17051 Lots : 360

SALE TOTAL

5,161,750GBP DOWNLOAD RESULTS

Sessions

  • Session 1: 07 Jun 2017 | 10:00 AM | Lots 1 - 193
  • Session 2: 07 Jun 2017 | 02:00 PM | Lots 194 - 364
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The Fine Jewels sale in London exceeded pre-sale expectations to achieve £5,171,750 (est. £2,923,400- 4,183,200), with 80.1% of the lots sold. With an exceptional selection of contemporary and antique jewels and decorative accessories on offer, the sale was driven by competition from a broad spectrum of international buyers.

The sale was led by the newly discovered 'Tenner' diamond, which sold for £656,750 (est. £250,000-350,000). The ring was originally purchased in the 1980s from a car boot sale for just £10, when it was assumed to be a decorative costume jewel. Other highlights included a Cartier diamond brooch worn by Margaret Thatcher on a number of high-profile public occasions, including the day she offered her resignation as Prime Minister to The Queen selling for £81,250 (est. £25,000-35,000), proceeds of which will be donated to the Endeavour fund - a charity that supports the recovery of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.

AUCTION DETAILS

This sale offers a wonderful array of jewels and objects. Among the highlights is a Cartier brooch worn by Margaret Thatcher and sold to benefit the Endeavour Fund, which supports the recovery of wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women. Also offered is jewellery from the collection of King Farouk of Egypt. Refreshments and macarons from Pierre Hermé served throughout the exhibition and auction.

 

 

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Contact Information

David Bennett
Worldwide Chairman
International Jewellery Division
Chairman Sotheby’s Switzerland
+41 (0)22 908 48 46
david.bennett@sothebys.com
Andres White Correal
Senior Director
International Business Development
Specialist
+44 (0)20 7293 5847
andres.whitecorreal@sothebys.com
Jessica Wyndham
Director
Specialist, Head of Sales, Europe
Jewellery
+41 22 908 4841
jessica.wyndham@sothebys.com
Justin Roberts
Specialist
Head of Catalogue Production
Jewellery
+44 (0)20 7293 5310
justin.roberts@sothebys.com
Kristian Spofforth
Deputy Director
Head of Department, London
Jewellery
+44 (0)20 7293 5589
kristian.spofforth@sothebys.com
Maxwell Maisey
Post Sale Manager
+44 207 293 6341
maxwell.maisey@sothebys.com
Arabella Toler
Cataloguer, Online Sales
Jewellery
+44 207 293 5504
arabella.toler@sothebys.com
   
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