20.19-carat fancy-intense-pink diamond with an estimate of $11 million to $16.5 million
Phillips inaugural Geneva jewelry auction includes a range of important diamonds, colored gemstones, and vintage and contemporary signed jewels. Named “Geneva Jewels Auction: ONE,” the 110-lot sale will be held November 6 at the Hôtel La Réserve.
The top lot of the sale is a 20.19-carat fancy-intense-pink diamond with an estimate of CHF 10 million to CHF 15 million ($11 million to $16.5 million). The cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut, VVS1-clarity gem is the fourth-largest intense-pink diamond ever to appear at auction, Phillips said in a statement.
“We are seeing global demand for rare and captivating jewels and our Geneva offering presents a meticulously curated selection,” Benoît Repellin, Phillips worldwide head of jewelry, said in a statement. “We eagerly anticipate showcasing these exceptional pieces as we continue our international highlights tour this month, leading up to the preview and auction in Geneva in November.”
A 54.27-carat, fancy-intense-yellow, IF diamond with an estimate of $1.3 million to $1.8 million
Statement diamonds (both fancy colored and white diamonds) play an important role in the sale and the number two lot is a 54.27-carat, fancy-intense-yellow, internally flawless diamond with an estimate of CHF 1.2 million to CHF 1.6 million ($1.3 million to $1.8 million).
1.52-carat, fancy-intense-purplish-pink diamond ring by Boodles. Estimate: $200,000 to $300,000
Other important fancy-colored diamonds include an oval, 1.52-carat, fancy-intense-purplish-pink, set on a platinum ring designed by British jewelry house, Boodles. The shank of the ring is centered with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds. Its estimate is CHF 180,000 to CHF 270,000 ($200,000 to $300,000).
24.07-carat fancy intense yellow diamond ring with an estimate of $150,000 – $250,000
In addition, there’s a 24.07-carat, cut-cornered square modified brilliant-cut, fancy-deep-brownish yellow diamond. It’s the centerpiece of a ring set with brilliant-cut diamond accents. Its estimate is CHF 135,000 to CHF 220,000 ($150,000 to $250,000).
15.60-carat, D-color, VS2 diamond ring by Fred with an estimate of $500,000 to $800,000
Among colorless diamonds, the top lot (and the number three lot overall) is a gold ring by French jewelry house, Fred, centered with an oval, 15.60-carat, D-color, VS2 diamond with baguette-diamond accents. Its estimate is CHF 450,000 to CHF 720,000 ($500,000 to $800,000).
Colored gems and pearls in the sale are led by three signed pieces from prestigious jewelry houses. They are:
Pair of sapphire, ruby and diamond ear clips with an estimate of $350,000 to $550,000
Bulgari earrings featuring two unheated Burmese sapphires of 16.66 and 17.74 carats as well as diamonds and rubies. Its estimate is CHF 315,000 to CHF 500,000 ($350,000 to $550,000).
A 9.37-carat, unheated ruby from east Africa on a ring by Graff. Estimate: $320,000 – $500,000
A diamond ring by Graff set with a 9.37-carat, unheated ruby from east Africa with an estimate of CHF 290,000 to CHF 450,000 ($320,000 to $500,000).
Natural pearl and diamond earrings, 1960s, by Sterlé. Estimate of $320,000 – $500,000
Natural saltwater pearl drop earrings by French jewelry house, Sterlé, circa 1960s, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, are suspended from a surmount set with a marquise-shaped and baguette diamonds. Its estimate is CHF 270,000 – 450,000 ($300,000 – $500,000).
Other important colored gems in the sale include:
5.02-carat unheated Kashmir sapphire with an estimate of $200,000 – $300,000
A 5.02-carat step-cut unheated Kashmir sapphire set on a diamond ring with an estimate of CHF 180,000 – 270,000 ($200,000 – $300,000).
A drop-shaped Colombian emerald on a gold necklace with a ribbon design accented with circular-cut and baguette diamonds. The clasp is set with shield-shaped, hexagonal and baguette diamonds. Its estimate is CHF 140,000 to 200,000 ($160,000 – $220,000).
In addition to vintage jewels from several by historical French jewelry houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, there are a number of contemporary jewels in the sale by artists and designers who are making a mark with their high jewelry creations. Among the pieces are:
A ruby, emerald and sapphire floral brooch by Hemmerle. Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
A floral brooch by Hemmerle set with a 3.40-carat cushion-shaped unheated Burmese ruby accented with caliber-cut emeralds and sapphires. Its estimate is CHF 35,000 – 50,000 ($40,000 – $60,000). It’s one of six pieces in the auction by the Munich high jewelry house.
Pair of “Chevron” aquamarine and diamond earrings by Margaret with an estimate of $45,000 – 65,000
Pair of “Chevron” shaped earrings by Geneva jewelry house, Margaret, each set with a cushion-shaped aquamarine, accented with single-cut diamonds set in foliate motifs. Its estimate is CHF 40,000 – 60,000, ($45,000 – 65,000). It’s one of two pieces by Margaret in the sale.
Gold and diamond ‘Edge’ cuff by Viltier with an estimate of $45,000 – 65,000
The “Edge” cuff by French jewelry house, Viltier, is set with brilliant-cut diamonds on each edge of the gold bangle. Its estimate is CHF 22,000 – 32,000 ($25,000 – $35,000). It’s one of two examples of the Viltier “Edge” bracelets in the auction.
Dries Criel “Lotus” tiger’s eye and gold bracelet
A “Lotus” gold bangle by Dries Criel set with tiger’s eye panels. Its estimate is CHF 6,000 – 9,000 ($7,000 – $10,000). It’s one of two pieces by the Belgian jewelry house in the auction.
“Burmese Leaves” spinel, pink sapphire and diamond ring by Maison Alix Dumas Estimate: $9,000 – … [+]
A “Burmese Leaves” ring by Maison Alix Dumas designed as two leaves, set with oval and circular-cut spinels, and accented with circular-cut pink sapphires. Its estimate is CHF 8,000 – 12,000 ($9,000 – $14,000). It’s one of two pieces by the French jeweler being offered.
butterfly earrings by Silvia Furmanovich. Its estimate is $6,000 – $9,000
A pair of butterfly earrings by Brazilian art jeweler, Silvia Furmanovich. Each piece is modelled as a butterfly, the marquetry wood wing set with a pear-shaped pink tourmaline and the antenna pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Its estimate is CHF5,000 – 8,000 ($6,000 – $9,000). It’s one of two pieces by Furmanovich on offer in the sale.
