Property of a Lady
Chanel
Rock crystal and diamond ring, 'Constellation du Lion', and a pair of earrings, 'Pluie de Cristal'
Lot Closed
May 15, 10:20 AM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 CHF
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Description
Comprising: a ring designed as a finely carved rock crystal lion with a diamond-set nose and eyes, holding a star centring a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.57 carats, embellished with similarly shaped pavé-set diamonds, size 55; and a pair earrings, each centring a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.80 carat respectively, encased in facetted rock crystal, over an engraved ground with diamond-set detailing, within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, post and hinged back fittings, maker's marks for Créations Loiseau Kebadjian, French assay marks for gold; each signed Chanel, numbered, case and pouch stamped Chanel.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5136320424, dated 9 May 2012, stating that the diamond weighing 1.57 carats is F Colour, VVS2 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry; together with GIA diamond dossiers no. 1129187544, dated 1 June 2011, and no. 5126240646, dated 20 June 2011, stating that the diamonds weighing 0.80 and 0.80 carat each are D Colour, VVS2 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry respectively; together with a copy of the original Chanel invoice dated 27 September 2013.
The Constellation du Lion ring is featured in the 2012 catalogue of Chanel Joaillerie's Collection titled '1932'.
Constellation du Lion
The ‘Constellation du Lion’ ring is part of a collection launched by Chanel Joaillerie in 2012 as an homage to the first line of diamond jewellery designed by Coco Chanel in 1932. At the time, Mademoiselle Chanel had created a collection featuring diamond-set stars, articulated fringes, ribbons and feathers. All these motifs were reinterpreted by Chanel Joaillerie in 2012 and have remained part of the brand’s vocabulary ever since. However, an entirely new design was introduced with the lion. The feline pays homage to Chanel’s zodiac sign Leo as she was born on 19 August 1883. Furthermore, the lion is also the emblem of Venice, one of Chanel’s favourite cities. Thus the star and lion motifs found on this ring refer to important aspects of Chanel’s heritage: they are both a nod to the personality of its legendary founder, as well as to her highly influential 1932 jewellery collection that forms the spiritual basis of Chanel Joaillerie today.