Best of Birthstones: Tantalising Turquoise

Best of Birthstones: Tantalising Turquoise

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  This pair of 1960s Bulgari cluster earrings features a floral motif set with circulat-cut rubies, cabochon turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds. They will be offered in Sotheby’s London Fine Jewels sale on 1 December with an estimate of £5,000–7,000 ($7,671–10,739).
  
  

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  Polished turquoise, facetted garnets and rose diamonds form a radiant serpent. With an estimate of £3,000–4,000 ($4,603–6,137), this 1850s bangle will be offered in Sotheby’s London Fine Jewels sale on 1 December.
  
  

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  These gorgeous Seaman Schepps clips combine carved wood with opulent stones like yellow sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds. Brought to life by turquoise’s glowing blue hue, this pair will be offered with an estimate of £3,500–5,500 ($5,370–8,438) in Sotheby’s London Fine Jewels sale on 1 December.
  
  

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  Designed as a graduated series of palmette motifs, this delicate 19th-century tiara also forms a detachable necklace and five clip brooches. A truly multi-faceted piece, this lot will come to auction at Sotheby's London on 1 December with an estimate of £8,000–12,000 ($12,274–18,410).
  
  

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  This Jean Schlumberger bracelet is composed of links set with lapis lazuli segments, diamonds of yellow hue and seven turquoise beads suspended from a gold chain. This circa 1968 piece will be offered in Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale on 9 December with an estimate of $20,000–30,000.
  
  

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  Making for a bold colour combination, turquoise and amethyst are paired together in this matching Cartier ring and necklace . The two will be offered in Sotheby’s Hong Kong Fine Jewels & Jadeite sale on 2 December with an estimate of HK$390,000–620,000 ($50,314–79,986).
  
  

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  Of open work foliate scroll design, this late 19th-century turquoise and diamond devant de corsage will be offered in Sotheby’s London Fine Jewels sale on 1 December with an estimate of £3,000–4,000 ($4,603–6,137).
  
  

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  Made in France, this Cartier turquoise and diamond bracelet was designed as a foliate vine. Accented by approximately 3.65 carats of round diamonds, this piece will be offered with an estimate of $40,000–60,000 in Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale on 9 December.
  
  

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  Perched on a gold branch, this Van Cleef & Arpels bird sparkles with diamond feathers and a turquoise body. This brooch will be offered in Sotheby’s Hong Kong Fine Jewels & Jadeite sale on 2 December with an estimate of HK$250,000–350,000 ($32,253–45,154).
  
  

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  Of abstract design, set with mother-of-pearl, polished onyx, turquoise cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds, these Chaumet ear clips will be offered in Sotheby’s London Fine Jewels sale on 1 December with an estimate of £2,500–3,500 ($3,836–5,370).
  
  

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