Amethyst and diamond ring, Mauboussin.
Estimate CHF1,500–2,000.
Founded in 1827, Mauboussin is often over-shadowed by other Parisian jewellery houses, but their history is a significant and storied one. Own a piece of it with
this pale amethyst ring
, set with unusual amethyst shoulders.
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Pair of gem set cufflinks, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Estimate CHF2,000–3,000.
For the chicest shirt sleeves add
a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks
; a pair of gold links hold interchangeable baton shaped mother-of-pearl or rock crystal inserts - subtle and beautifully crafted, as one would expect.
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Diamond ring, Gilbert Albert, 1970s.
Estimate CHF1,500–2,500.
A contemporary of Andrew Grima, Swiss jeweller Gilbert Albert shares a similar love of abstract, organic shapes.
This ring
from the 1970s is typical of the period and features cushion shaped and circular cut diamonds.
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Aquamarine and diamond pendant, Sterlé.
Estimate CHF1,800–2,800.
Renowned amongst his peers for his technical expertise, Sterlé’s pieces are a lesson in goldsmithing, with movement and texture a signature of his work.
Here
a twisted gold rope mount set with diamonds holds a large step-cut aquamarine.
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Travel clock, Cartier, 1950s.
Estimate CHF3,000–5,000.
It’s hard to think of a more perfect travel companion than
this enamel and gold Cartier travel clock
, with an ingenious sliding case. Although dating from the 1950s, the design echos with the Art Deco sensibilities still favoured by the Parisian maison today.
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Tanzanite and and diamond pendant, Tiffany & Co. and a pair of tanzanite and diamond earrings.
Estimate CHF4,000–6,000.
A relatively newly discovered gem, Tanzanite was first found in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in the 1960s and named by Tiffany & Co after the country of its origin.
This pretty suite of a pendant and earrings
is classically Tiffany in design with the central stones surrounded by diamonds.
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Diamond and enamel ring, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Estimate CHF2,000–3,000.
This bombé style jewel
is the perfect cocktail ring – large and bold in design with deep blue enamel studded with diamonds, like a miniature vista of the night sky pin-pricked with stars.
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What is the importance of a signed jewel? A signature makes a piece traceable, identifiable and place-able in the history of a jewellery house. How wonderful to own something conceived and crafted within the hushed environs of some of the greatest workshops ever. Watch any jewellery expert scrutinise a piece and it’s often the first thing they will look for. Take a look at signed highlights from Jewels Online (29 March-10 April).
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