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he September 13th Important Jewels sale features an array of antique, vintage and contemporary signed jewels, exquisite white and colored diamonds, including a 2.42-carat Fancy Intense Blue diamond ring, and exceptional colored stones. Offering discerning collectors a thrilling selection of colored gems from both classic and contemporary sources, untreated Padparadscha, pink and blue sapphires are notably well represented, as well as a selection of alexandrites, several offered at no reserve. The auction also presents a variety of highly covetable jewels, representing all the major design periods from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., iconic looks from Van Cleef & Arpels, and dozens of dazzling and wearable pieces by revered New York jeweler David Webb. Please join us for the exhibition to see everything firsthand, open to the public from September 6th – 12th, alongside previews from our Handbags, Watches and many other luxury categories.
The dynamism of the 1960s was reflected in the bold, colorful and whimsy jewels. Designers responded to the dynamic and changing era with large-scale, dramatic pieces, often in bright, saturated hues. These pieces are just as stylish and visually arresting today as they were when first created. They expressed creativity and individuality. The important makers of the era include Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, David Webb, and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany.
David Webb’s style is larger-than-life, whimsical, sensual, and absolutely unmistakable. With an emphasis on bold, yellow gold and colored gems, he often incorporated animal motifs and unexpected stones like coral, jade and turquoise to create truly unique and expressive pieces. David Webb jewels are perfect for everyday wear to formal events.
From a proposal to an anniversary, a diamond ring can match the importance of the big day. From branded rings by Graff and Tiffany & Co. to vintage sapphire engagement rings and custom creations, our selection offers a range of ideas for life’s most important ring.
