The large oval-cut aquamarine, set horizontally within a delicate border of old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, suspending a large aquamarine detachable drop with millegrain-set rose-cut diamond cap, mounted in platinum, one diamond missing, length 8.0cm, After her death the Aquamarine brooch was sold on auction for £94,000It was made ca 1905 from Kreuter; Hanau the…
The Duchess of Devonshire’s Diamond Tiara
Her Grace Deborah Vivien Cavendish, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire (March 31, 1920 – September 24, 2014), née Deborah Freeman-Mitford, was the last of the noted Mitford sisters. She married Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire in 1941. The formidable Duchess turning a pensive gaze towards the viewer, wears the diamond diadem together with a quantity of the…
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Pomp and circumstance: The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara
The Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara was created at the beginning of the 19th century, possibly in Germany, for Princess Augusta of Hesse Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge The Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara was made in the early 19th century, possibly in Germany, for Princess Augusta of Hesse Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge. It passed to her daughter,…
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The Sapphire Brocade Necklace
The sumptuous textiles found in Roman palazzos are transformed into a radiant work of High Jewelry. Conjuring an extraordinary tactile indulgence reminiscent of the caress of lavish décor, an intricate tapestry of diamonds and precious gems weaves an unmistakably Bvlgari tapestry of color and luminescence. The artisan meticulously arranged precious gems to evoke brocade’s intricate…
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Purple Gemstones
Amethyst, tanzanite, and sapphire are the most popular purple gemstones used in jewelry. Amethyst is the most well-known and it’s both affordable and durable (it can easily) hold up to daily wear. Worthy of purple’s regal reputation, the precious purple sapphire is born from corundum. Purple, once a highly prized and expensive dye, has a rich…
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The Emerald Jewels of the French Empress Marie-Louise
Imperial Emerald Parure of Marie-Louise Empress of FranceMagnificent Colombian emeralds in a Van Cleef & Arpels brooch and ring originally from a diadem belonging to the Empress Marie-Louise were sold at auction on Tuesday last week (19/10/99) at Christies in New York.The emperor presented this diadem to Marie-Louise as part of an emerald and diamond…
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Graff Ruby Diamond Necklace
White gold necklace by Graff set with cushion-cut Mozambican rubies totaling 32.46ct, emerald-cut and round-cut diamonds totaling 93.78ct. For over half a century, Graff has been renowned for crafting jewels of incomparable rarity paired with boldly creative designs and unparalleled artisanship. Graff’s story unfolds over six decades – driven by the pursuit of craft, a…
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Vintage 48.60 ct. t.w. Garnet Two-Row Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold
Citca 1970. This glorious bracelet from our Estate collection exudes such a rich sense of radiance that it will inspire you to make red your new hallmark color. Two rows of raspberry-hued 48.60 ct. t.w. round garnets inside wiry flower-inspired settings are connected by sleek bars of polished 18kt yellow gold, leaving plenty of open…
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Vintage Nephrite Dragon Bracelet
Vintage Nephrite Dragon Bracelet with Multicolored Enamel in 14kt Yellow Gold Circa 1935. From the Estate collection, this Art Deco-era bracelet celebrates the age-old folklore of the dragon. Three 21×13.5mm carved rectangles of nephrite jade alternate with smaller multicolored enamel links, both revealing the mysterious creature in fine detail. Crafted in polished 14kt yellow gold.…
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Florence Pugh wears a ‘High Jewellery Serpenti’ necklace by Bulgari.
Florence Pugh has had a home-run of red carpet moments during the lead up to Dune: Part 2 – a feat that she continued at the Oscars. Opting for an out-of-this-world silver corset top and matching skirt designed by Del Core, Pugh accessorised her look at the 96th Annual Academy Awards with a classic ‘High Jewellery Serpenti‘…
