A Lineup of Famous Names in Jewelry
Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Bulgari are several of the famous names that stand out in a diverse mix of contemporary and designer jewelry offered in this week’s collection. Whether you’re on the hunt for an iconic designer piece, or a one-of-a-kind contemporary item, this curated auction has a gem for you. Take a look at the highlights from the collection below.
Among the fine estate jewelry coming up for bids in the sale is an 18K gold snake ring from Bulgari’s Tubogas Collection. The ring features a rich red cabochon ruby.
Golfers will love the Cartier 18K white gold cuff links set in the form of a golf ball and tee. Each cuff link is marked “Cartier, 750” with reference numbers, the maker’s mark, and a French 18K gold assay mark. The set dates to circa 1990.
Prolific 20th-century artist Salvador Dali designed an 18K yellow gold pendant necklace in the likeness of Carmen from the famous Georges Bizet opera. The pendant is marked #9 of an edition of 1,000 and measures 1.25 inches tall. It is also marked with “Dali, 18K, 750” and has a 16.5 inch long chain with rose-like links.
French fashion designer Paloma Picasso, widely known for her jewelry designs for Tiffany & Co., is represented in the auction with an 18K yellow gold ring of double hearts intertwined. The ring is signed “Paloma Picasso T&Co.”
Another stunning contemporary ring in the collection is a John Hardy sterling silver ring set with a Batu smoky quartz gemstone. The ring is new without tags.
Several pieces in this collection are in the form of wildlife, including an alligator sterling cuff and matching pendant by Judith Ripka.
View the full collection and decide which pieces you’ll be adding to your jewelry box.