Auction Preview: Knightsbridge Jewels at Bonhams, London, September 11
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What: Knightsbridge JewelsWhere: Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1HHWhen: September 11, 11:00 am BSTPublic Viewing: September 8, 2019, 11:00 - 15:00 BST, September 9, 2019 09:30 - 16:30 BST, September 10, 2019, 09:30 - 16:30 BST,Auction Preview: Knightsbridge Jewels at Bonhams, London, September 11
What: Knightsbridge JewelsWhere: Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1HHWhen: September 11, 11:00 am BSTPublic Viewing: September 8, 2019, 11:00 - 15:00 BST, September 9, 2019 09:30 - 16:30 BST, September 10, 2019, 09:30 - 16:30 BST, September 11, 2019, 09:00 - 10:00 BSTTop Lots at the Sale:— “A diamond necklace and a pair of diamond cluster earstuds.” 1st: Designed as an articulated graduation of brilliant-cut diamond clusters with similarly-cut diamond spacers between, 2nd: Each collet-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds approx. 40.05cts total, earstuds with partial London hallmarks, lengths: necklace 44.6 cm, earstuds 1.0 cm (2). Featured in lot 429. Estimate: £ 10,000 - 15,000 (12,000 USD - 18,000 USD)— “A ruby and diamond bracelet.” Designed as a graduated row of oval-cut rubies interspersed with baguette-cut diamond spacers, diamonds approx. 5.00cts total, maker’s marks, French assay mark, length 20.0 cm. Featured in lot 428. Estimate: £ 8,000 - 12,000 (9,700 USD - 15,000 USD)— “A ruby and diamond bracelet.” Of openwork geometric design, set with brilliant and single-cut diamonds, accented by oval-cut and cushion-shaped rubies, diamonds approx. 4.95cts total, length 18.1 cm. Featured in lot 387. Estimate: £ 8,000 - 10,000 (9,700 USD - 12,000 USD)— “A diamond single-stone ring,” mounted by Cartier. The old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.47 carats, within a six-claw setting, signed Monture Cartier, partially struck workshop mark, French assay mark, ring size N½. Featured in lot 422. Estimate: £ 8,000 - 10,000 (9,700 USD - 12,000 USD)— “A diamond two-stone ring.” Obliquely-set with two old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.70cts and 1.90cts, ring size approx. L½. Featured in lot 403. Estimate: £ 7,000 - 10,000 (8,500 USD - 12,000 USD)— “A pair of ruby and diamond earclips,” by Vourakis. Each designed as a trio of oval-cut ruby and brilliant-cut diamond clusters, suspending a similarly-set drop, diamonds approx. 5.60cts total, signed Vourakis, pendant fittings deficient, length 3.6 cm. Featured in lot 78. Estimate: £ 7,000 - 9,000 (8,500 USD - 11,000 USD)— “A diamond necklace.” Articulating throughout and set to the front with princess-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 25.20cts total, length 41.0 cm. Featured in lot 82. Estimate: £ 7,000 - 9,000 (8,500 USD - 11,000 USD)— “A diamond bracelet,” circa 1950. Of openwork geometric design, set throughout with baguette, brilliant, old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, principal diamond approx. 1.45cts, remaining diamonds approx. 9.60cts total, length 18.0 cm. Featured in lot 444. Estimate: £ 7,000 - 9,000 (8,500 USD - 11,000 USD)— “A diamond pendant necklace.” The linear pendant collet-set with a brilliant-cut diamond, to a ball chain, diamond very approx. 2.65cts, lengths: pendant 3.2 cm, chain 40.0 cm. Featured in lot 240. Estimate: £ 6,000 - 8,000 (7,300 USD - 9,700 USD)For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more