This live auction will showcase esteemed collections from global luminaries spanning the entire 20th century, including prominent figures from American high society to stars of Italian cinema. The spotlight of the event is The Eden Rose, a breathtaking 10.20 carat Round Brilliant Fancy Intense Pink Diamond (Estimated value: $9,000,000-12,000,000).
Additionally, the auction features a diverse array of coloured diamonds, colourless diamonds, gemstones, and vintage signed pieces from prestigious houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The full collection will be on display at Christie’s New York from June 6th to 10th.
Magnificent Jewels will illuminate significant collections and pieces with remarkable provenance, led by "Beauty in Design: Magnificent Jewelry from the Collection of Sunny Crawford von Bulow and Ala von Auersperg Isham". This meticulously curated collection, assembled by the renowned American heiress and socialite, showcases the timeless elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring effortlessly chic designs adorned with top-quality diamonds and gemstones. Notable highlights include a Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace (Estimated value: $200,000-300,000), centred on a beautifully carved Colombian emerald. Another remarkable collection featured in the auction is the "Property from the Collection of Fritz and Lucy Jewett", which includes a remarkable selection of rubies and sapphires, notably an Emerald-cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring weighing 18.31 carats (Estimated value: $150,000-250,000). Furthermore, the auction presents additional lots with notable provenance, including selections from the collections of Jeanette Edris Rockefeller and Margaret Thompson Biddle.
The sale also boasts important coloured stones and diamonds, with standout highlights including a group of antique cut coloured diamonds weighing 40.56, 40.38, and 26.63 carats respectively (Estimated value: $1,600,000-2,550,000), a ring featuring a fancy vivid blue heart modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.28 carats (Estimated value: $1,600,000-2,600,000), and an exceptional fancy vivid pink diamond ring weighing 3.18 carats (Estimated value: $3,000,000-5,000,000).
Completing the auction are a notable selection of precious evening bags from Bulgari, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels, boasting significant provenance including items once owned by The Duchess of Windsor and Italian movie star Silvana Mangano.
Other auction highlights include:
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- An impressive group of coloured diamond jewellery featuring a Fancy intense yellow old European brilliant-cut diamond of 40.56 carats, fancy yellow old mine brilliant-cut diamonds of 40.38 and 26.63 carats (Estimated value: $1,600,000-2,550,000).
- An important pair of diamond pendant earrings featuring Oval brilliant-cut diamonds of 23.20 and 23.05 carats (Estimated value: $1,000,000-1,500,000).
- A rare coloured diamond and diamond ring featuring a fancy vivid blue heart modified brilliant-cut diamond of 2.28 carats (Estimated value: $1,600,000-2,600,000).
- A Tiffany & Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany Moonstone and Sapphire Bracelet (Estimated value: $40,000-60,000).
- A Jacques Timey Ruby and Diamond Necklace (Estimated value: $350,000-500,000).
- A Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond 'Mystery-Set Butterfly' Ring (Estimated value: $80,000-120,000).
- A Sapphire and Diamond Ring featuring a rectangular emerald-cut sapphire weighing 15.08 carats (Estimated value: $300,000-500,000).
- An important coloured diamond and diamond bracelet (Estimated value: $300,000-500,000).
- A fine-coloured diamond and diamond ring featuring a Fancy vivid yellow emerald-cut diamond weighing 6.09 carats (Estimated value: $250,000-350,000).
Also featuring in the auction:
- "Beauty in Design: Magnificent Jewelry from the collection of Sunny Crawford von Bulow and Ala von Auersperg Isham" showcasing an exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace (Estimated value: $200,000-300,000).
- An important coloured diamond and diamond pendant necklace (Estimated value: $1,000,000-2,000,000).
- "A Fashionable Life: The Collection of an Elegant Lady" featuring a Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Necklace (Estimated value: $300,000-500,000).
