The history of goldsmith's art takes the main stage in the Important Jewels catalogue, along with its most renowned signatures, for the auction scheduled on November 30th and December 1st, 2023, at Palazzo Crivelli.
From great masters working between the 19th and 20th centuries to the currently most sought-after and demanded houses, there are over 500 items to be auctioned in three sessions, including unique pieces, where coloured gemstones and rare diamonds are enhanced by the jewels’ artistic element.
Significant carat diamonds shine brightly, such as the 7.45-carat navette with a white colour classified as E (lot 141, € 130,000 - 170,000); those embellishing the elegant leafy branch brooch with a total of approximately 25.00 carats (lot 129, € 52,000 - 58,000); and the round old-cut diamond weighing 10.16 carats (lot 132, € 29,000 - 39,000).
Lot 141
White gold ring with a shuttled diamond of 7.45ct.
Estimate € 130,000 - 170,000
Lot 129
White gold foliate branch brooch with teardrop and shuttle diamonds totalling approx. 25.00ct.
Estimate € 52,000 - 58,000
Lot 132
White gold cartouche ring with a round diamond of 10.16ct.
Estimate € 29,000 - 39,000
Different precious stones create a rainbow of sparkling colours: the deep blue of an oval sapphire weighing 20.33 carats (lot 142, € 50,000 - 60,000); the iridescent yellow-green hue of a 3.02-carat fancy diamond (lot 134, € 12,500 - 15,000); and the sparkling green of an octagonal Colombian emerald weighing 10.47 carats (lot 121, € 19,000 - 24,000).
Lot 142
White gold ring with oval sapphire of 20.33ct. and diamonds.
Estimate € 50,000 - 60,000
Lot 134
Intense greenish yellow oval fancy brown diamond of 3.02ct.
Estimate € 12,500 - 15,000
Lot 121
White gold ring, round and shuttle diamonds totalling 7.30ct. and octagonal emerald of 10.47ct.
Estimate € 19,000 - 24,000
The selection of historical jewellery features unique and extraordinary pieces with refined craftsmanship, such as the Tiffany&Co pendant adorned with a large drop-shaped natural pearl (lot 127, € 25,000 - 30,000). The necklace and pendant by Alfredo Ravasco, dating from around 1925, with a meticulously perforated hexagonal centre that can be transformed into a brooch (lot 117, € 16,000 - 24,000). The Art Decò style is highlighted by a bracelet with baguette and navette diamonds set in platinum, totaling approximately 46.00 carats (lot 125, € 32,000 - 42,000).
And other numerous splendid creations bearing the signatures of Fabergé, Lalique, Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Mario Buccellati, Marina B, Pomellato, and Vhernier.
Lot 127
TIFFANY & CO.
Central platinum pendant with natural saltwater teardrop pearl of 16.22ct.
measuring c. 21.15x11.32x9.90 mm and diamonds.
Estimate € 25,000 - 30,000
Lot 117
RAVASCO
Perforated hexagonal centre piece in platinum and diamonds convertible into a
brooch with an oval sapphire in the centre, 8.00ct., together with a drop pendant with a teardrop sapphire of 3.30ct.
In the original Ravasco box.
Estimate € 16,000 - 24,000
Lot 125
Platinum and gold band bracelet set with navette, baguette and round diamonds totalling approx. 46.00ct.
Estimate € 32,000 - 42,000
The list of renowned brands continues with jewellery featuring more contemporary designs, such as the whimsical David Webb dragon brooch adorned with guilloché enamels, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds (lot 131, € 25,000 - 30,000); the exquisite Frascarolo bracelet (lot 95, € 16,000 - 19,000); and the "moi et toi" ring by Bulgari (lot 73, € 15,000 - 18,000).
Lot 131
DAVID WEBB
Chiselled white and yellow gold dragon brooch finished in guilloché enamel,
diamonds and sapphires, rubies and emerald for eyes.
Estimate € 25,000 - 30,000
Lot 95
FRASCAROLO
Bracelet in platinum with diamonds totalling approx. 17.00ct.
and emeralds totalling approx. 8.20ct.
Estimate € 16,000 - 19,000
Lot 73
BULGARI
'moi et toi' ring in yellow gold and diamonds set with a ruby of approx. 8.88 ct.
and a sapphire of approx. 9.65ct. cabochon, diamonds totalling approx. 6.00ct.
Estimate € 15,000 - 18,000
The exceptional collection of micromosaics, created in Rome during the "Grand Tour" between the 18th and 19th centuries, deserves a special mention. Around twenty items, at the conclusion of the first session, will further demonstrate how precious materials and art objects culminate in expressions of absolute and perfect harmony.
Lot 153
Circular micromosaic plaque of mm 60 circa depicting a white poodle on red velvet pillow against
blue background and within a chiseled frame with puttos and wreaths, end 18th century, g 125.80 circa, length cm 10.40 circa.
Estimate € 11,000 - 15,000
Lot 155
GIACOMO RAFFAELLI
Circular tortoise shell box with a mm 72 circa micromosaic plaque depicting a butterfly on a white background,
end 18th century, g 173.31 circa, diam. cm 8.40 circa. In original gilt leather case
For comparison see: Anna Maria Massinelli, Giacomo Raffaelli (1753 - 1836) Maestro di stile e di mosaico, Aska Edizioni 2018 (defects)
This lot may be subject to Import/Export restrictions due to CITES regulations in some extra EU countries
Estimate € 11.000 - 14.000