From Colombia to Sri Lanka and India to Myanmar, the world’s finest coloured stones have been brought together for Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale on 5 December in New York – one of two jewellery auctions in Sotheby’s A Life of Luxury week. An important collection of sapphire jewels by Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels are among the trove of colourful gems on offer, while The Elizabeth A. Keck Collection presents a selection of spectacular emeralds. Click ahead to discover the natural beauty of these rare and lively jewels.
Magnificent Jewels
5 December | New York
1…Important Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring, the sapphire weighing 8.82 carats.
Estimate $500,000–700,000.
2…Cultured pearl, Colombian emerald and diamond necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Estimate $60,000–80,000.
3…Magnificent sapphire and diamond necklace-bracelet combination, the sapphires weighing a total of approximately 123.13 carats, Harry Winston.
Estimate $1,000,000–1,500,000.
4…Highly important Burmese ruby and diamond ring, the ruby weighing 15.01 carats.
Estimate $2,500,000–3,500,000.
5…Classic Colombian emerald and diamond ring, the emerald weighing 8.01 carats, Carvin French.
Estimate $650,000–850,000.
6…Elegant Ceylon sapphire and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1935.
Estimate $1,000,000–1,500,000.
7…Colombian emerald and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, France.
Estimate $175,000–225,000.
8…Pair of rare sapphire and diamond earclips, the classic Burmese sapphires weighing 23.02 and 20.83 carats, Harry Winston.
Estimate $650,000–850,000.
9…Classic Thai ruby and diamond ring, weighing 11.13 carats.
Estimate $80,000–120,000.
10…Pair of sapphire and diamond earclips, Graff.
Estimate $40,000–60,000.
11…Classic Colombian emerald and diamond ring, the emerald weighing 12.48 carats, Van Cleef & Arpels, France.
Estimate $250,000–350,000.
12…Ceylon sapphire and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Estimate $180,000–220,000.
Henry Sapiecha
