Over €1.6 Million
for the Rare Emerald

Auction Results | Press Release | Published on 3/12/2024


Marking the 50th anniversary and the company’s entry into the Millon Auction Group (MAG), the year was crowned by the record-breaking result of an extraordinary Colombian emerald: over €1.6 million, setting a new sales record that brought the auction's total turnover to more than € 4,7 million, with 88% sell-through rate and a 145% increase in estimated starting values.


The jewelry auction has become an unmissable event for enthusiasts worldwide, once again showcasing exceptional highlights alongside the top lot of the sale. Among the notable pieces was a magnificent French festoon necklace adorned with round and baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 60 carats (lot 735, € 107,100), along with renowned jewelry maisons that achieved significant results.







Lot 734
Octagonal emerald and diamond yellow gold ring, diamonds in all ct. 4.00 circa, g 19.48 circa size 5/45.   
Appended gemmological report SSEF n. 105718 15/03/2019, Basel. 
With SSEF appendix letter n. 105718.   
Sold € 1.674.000 





Lot 735
Round and baguette diamond platinum necklace, round ct. 2.00 main diamond, in all ct. 60.00 circa, g 123.82 circa, length cm 40.0 circa.
French assay marks.
Sold € 107.100 




Bulgari, highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs of high jewelry, stood out with its modular necklace featuring a striking 13.24-carat sapphire (lot 722, € 107,100), an enamel and yellow gold "Serpenti" bracelet (lot 739, € 81,900) and a yellow gold tubogas "gemme numarie" necklace (lot 703, € 44,100).





Lot 722
BULGARI
Round, carré and tapered diamond, cabochon sapphire and ruby yellow gold modular necklace, ct. 13.24 main sapphire, diamonds in all ct. 10.70 circa, sapphires in all ct. 24.90 circa, g 68.37 circa, length cm 38.20 circa. 
Signed Bvlgari, with logo and the main sapphire carat weight. With Bulgari pouch.
Appended certificate of authenticity by Amanda Triossi dated November 14th 2016.
Sold € 107.100 





Lot 739
BULGARI
Enamel and yellow gold "Serpenti" bracelet, diamonds for the eyes, g 201.96 circa, diam. cm 4.00 circa.
Signed and marked Bvlgari 26 AL. In original Bulgari case. 
Sold € 81.900 




The Buccellati family showcased its craftsmanship with a stunning rigid bracelet in white and yellow gold, set with sapphires and diamonds, signed by Gianmaria (lot 743, €63,000), and with elegant boule earrings in white and yellow gold with diamonds by Mario (lot 679, € 37,800). Cartier, a staple of luxury auctions, impressed with its dangling earrings featuring lapis lazuli and turquoise (lot 675, € 30,240).





Lot 743
GIANMARIA BUCCELLATI
Diamond, sapphire and bi-coloured chiselled gold bangle bracelet, diamonds in all ct. 3.20 circa, sapphires in all ct. 19.00 circa, g 150.56 circa, diam. cm 5.40 circa.
Signed Gianmaria Buccellati.
Sold € 63.000 




Lot 675
CARTIER
Lapis lazuli, turquoise, round and carré diamond bi-coloured gold pendant earrings, diamonds in all ct. 2.40 circa, g 30.11 circa, length cm 6.40 circa.
Signed Cartier and inventory number.
Sold € 30.240 


Finally, the gemstones added an extra touch of splendor. The unmistakable brilliance of diamonds stood out in: old-cut diamond drop earrings with stones of 6.59 and 6.57 carats (lot 737, € 75,600); pendant earrings featuring diamonds with a total weight of 12.40 carats (lot 714, € 44,100); a white gold ring with an 8.07-carat round diamond (lot 742, € 47,880). As for colored gemstones, symbols of magnificence, the highlight was a refined pink gold ring set with a 6.67-carat octagonal sapphire (lot 725, € 47,880).



Lot 737
Old mine ct. 6.59 and ct. 6.57 diamond and white gold earrings, g 5.38 circa, length cm 1.10 circa.   
Appended diamond report CISGEM n. 29055IAAB 30/10/2024, Milano. 
Appended diamond report CISGEM n. 29056IAAB 30/10/2024, Milano.
Sold € 75.600 





Lot 714
Diamond, white gold and platinum earrings accented with removable pendants, ct. 5.12 and ct. 4.63 cushion cut main diamonds, in all ct. 12.40 circa, g 19.56 circa, length cm 6.50 circa.   
Appended diamond report CISGEM n. 28312IAAB 19/07/2024, Milano. 
Appended diamond report CISGEM n. 28311IAAB 19/07/2024, Milano.
Sold € 44.100 


Lot 725
Octagonal ct. 6.67 sapphire and crescent moon shaped diamond pink gold ring, diamonds in all ct. 1.20 circa, g 8.14 circa size 14/54.
Appended gemmological report SSEF n. 130975 28/07/2023, Basel.
Sold € 47.880 

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