Saffronart to host Spring Online Auction of Fine Jewels & Watches

Leading online auction house of fine-art, Saffronart, has scheduled its 2011 Spring Online Auction of Fine Jewels & Watches, on April 6th and 7th, 2011, with a line up of gemstone studded suites, important period pieces, timepieces, accessories and more, being the highlight of the auction. The auction will be held on its website www.saffronart.com.

President and Co-founder of Saffronart, Minal Vazirani says, “This season’s catalogue includes a wide selection of vintage and period pieces, as well as a significant collection of timepieces by respected watchmakers like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. The lots have been attractively estimated, and as a whole, they reflect a combination of uniqueness, historical value and superior craftsmanship. From important rubies and emeralds and strings of natural pearls to rare period jewelry, our Spring Auction presents an appealing range of lots for both established collectors and new buyers.”

The important period pieces include - a regal pearl, ruby and diamond ‘panchlara’ or five-strand necklace, an intricately designed South Indian ruby and diamond ‘jada nagam’ or braid ornament, and a majestic pair of ‘polki’ diamond and enamel ‘kada’ bangles. Other significant lots include- a seven-strand natural pearl necklace, a cuff set with rubies and diamond over a Keshi pearl mesh, and several rings set with important gems including certified rubies and emeralds. The auction will also offer a collection of timepieces for men and women, with a range of vintage one-of-a-kind pieces, important new wrist watches from brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Piaget, Cartier and more. A 1970 Patek Philippe ‘Ricochet’ white gold pocket watch with fob, an Art-Deco nephrite and enameled silver desk clock by Cartier from the 1920s, and a Vacheron Constantin ‘Patrimony Power Reserve’ gold wristwatch, are some of the highlights in this auction.

Saffronart is the only auction house dealing in fine jewelry in India. On 10 March 2011, Saffronart announced a new mobile version of its website, enabling easy viewing of artworks, jewelry and properties from any internet-enabled mobile device. Previews of the auction will be held in Mumbai and New Delhi. Collectors may place bids at the Saffronart website or its proprietary Blackberry and iPhone mobile applications.