Haute Jewelry: Highlights From Sotheby’s Fine Jewels Sale

Sotheby’s is set to auction off an incredible selection of fine jewelry. On March 26, the auction house will host its London Fine Jewels sale, with lots spanning from a pair of late 18th-century diamond ear pendants decorated with rose-cut diamonds to an antique Fancy Yellow diamond ring.

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We've picked our five favorite lots from the upcoming auction of 1920s and 30s Art Deco masterpieces...

Here are our some of favorite highlights from the upcoming auction, including several pieces from the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 30s:

Lot 285 287 — This gem-set enamel and diamond vanity case (estimate $13,027 – $19,540) was manufactured by the Lacloche Frères in the 1920s. It is shown here with a circa-1930s signed and numbered Van Cleef Arpels emerald and diamond ring (estimate $11,399 – $14,655).

Lot 201 — This circa-1920s bracelet features a series of plaques set with natural pearls and circular-cut diamonds (estimate $40,708 – $56,991).

Lot 293 — This late 19th century necklace features three graduated rows of natural pearls and a square clasp set with foil backed cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds (estimate $32,566 – $40,708).

Lot 296 — This 19th century necklace features a stylised foliate-design pendant set with baroque natural pearls of various colours and millegrain collet set with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds (estimate $48,849 – $81,415).

Lot 194-195 — This 1920s geometric Cartier bracelet features circular-cut, bullet-shaped and baguette diamonds (estimate $19,540 – $29,310). It is shown here with a set of signed Yard cufflinks, buttons and studs, all of which are made from coral, onyx and diamond (estimate $4,885 – $8,142).

The Fine Jewels sale will take place in London, England on March 26 beginning at 10:00 AM GMT. For more information please visit the Sotheby’s website. Photos courtesy Sotheby’s.

Adrienne Faurote

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As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.

Haute Jewelry: Highlights From Sotheby’s Fine Jewels Sale

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