Three-strand natural pearl necklace to lead Saffronart’s Fine Jewels and Objets auction

The auction is slated between October 18-19, 2016
Three-strand natural pearl necklace to lead Saffronart’s Fine Jewels and Objets auction

Saffronart’s Fine Jewels and Objets auction will feature jewels and objets d’art that hark back to an era of vintage and glamour. The auction is slated between October 18-19, 2016. The auction house is also presenting an auction of textiles in Woven Treasures: Textiles from the Jasleen Dhamija Collection on 19 – 20 October 2016. This auction will feature rare and important textiles acquired over six decades by leading textile historian Jasleen Dhamija. These textiles showcase the rich traditions of Iran, Central Asia and India.

The Fine Jewels and Objets auction will be led by a three-strand natural pearl necklace with exceptionally well-matched pearls leads the sale at INR 2.8 – 3.2 crores (USD 424,245 – 484,850). The sale will also offer unique pieces like tasselled necklaces, gold cigarette cases and holders, pill boxes, perfume dabbers, and fancy coloured stones will highlight the sale. Rare gemstones including sapphires, rubies from the Mogok mines in Myanmar, and natural saltwater pearls will feature.

Other highlights include a spinel necklace; sapphire and diamond earrings; and a kunzite, pink sapphire and diamond ring. The catalogue is put together keeping a broad collector base in mind, and the lots will appeal to buyers across the world.

The Woven Treasures: Textiles from the Jasleen Dhamija Collection will feature Kashmiri Pashmina robes, Central Asian suzanis, Iranian kilims and Zoroastrian ritual sofrehs among the textiles on auction from Jasleen Dhamija’s personal collection.

Minal Vazirani, co-founder of Saffronart says, “Fine Jewels and Woven Treasures collectively offer a unique window into the philosophy, spirituality and aesthetics of a diverse set of cultures across South Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The jewellery sale features important pieces created around European old cut diamonds, as well as the traditional Indian jewellery techniques of meenakari and thewa seen from the Mughal era to present day. This attention to the details of aesthetics is underscored in the fascinating assemblage of textiles which document rare pieces from northern India, Iran and Central Asia through the collecting journey of the leading textile historian, Jasleen Dhamija.”

Both sales are preceded by viewings in New Delhi and Mumbai.


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