Fine, vintage and designer jewelry are the key to a interest that is growing worldwide. But also designer and particularly expensive modern items. The auction houses have well understood that this is the moment of luxury and they compete with very “brilliant” catalogues.
A momentary trend? one would not say. Objects to wear but better, it looks more like a new medium and long-term investment asset class given that the figures are not so advantageous for a short-term relocation on the market.
A very special example is the Phillips auction in New York “live” on December 6th and online from December 2nd to 8th.
With over 120 lots sees signed pieces from JAR, Flato, Bulgari, Cartier and other. The sale also includes jewels of exceptional provenance, many of which are being auctioned for the first time.
Some examples:
Estimate $300.000 – 500.000
A diamond, onyx and platinum pendeloque pendant and French diamond and platinum convertible necklace/bracelet A landmark Art Deco era pendeloque pendant over 15cm in length, featuring exquisitely selected fancy cut diamonds set in prong settings at the center of the pendant and fringe, topped with a carved onyx ring and a diamond-set clip. The pendant accompanied by a convertible sautoir, unsigned French, with the possibility of being worn in two lengths of necklace, or as bracelets, pendant signed Cartier.
Estimate $300.000 – 500.000
A cut emerald, diamond and platinum bracelet An extremely rare bracelet centering an antique cut Colombian emerald of hexagonal shape, approx. 200 ct., set in a bracelet with diamonds set in pebbles, signed Flato.
Estimate $300.000 – 500.000
A necklace of colored diamonds, diamonds and two-tone gold A bespoke necklace composed of four pavé-set bars supporting rows of articulated pear-shaped yellow diamonds, transitioning to rows of yellow briolette diamonds, signed Chopard.
Estimate $300.000 – 500.000
A diamond and gold evening bag The crocodile-embossed gold case accented by two zigzag lines of diamonds, opening to a mirror and lined interior, with a hinged ring to add chain or tassel, signed Gucci.
Estimate $20.000 – 30.000
A modern gold “Dalí d'or” ladies wristwatch An 18-karat gold wristwatch with structured graduated links ending with a 22-karat gold coin signed S. Dalì, with a central dial, signed and numbered Piaget. Estimate $10.000 – 15.000
The online sale also includes a vast selection of men's jewelery – this is also a new sector for jewellery/design- along with pieces by Buccellati, Vhernier, Pomellato, Cartier and Tiffany, among other contemporary designers.
Cover image:
ATTRIBUTED TO KUTCHINSKY Sautoir necklace/bracelet in white gold and rock crystal with aquamarine
