Highlights From Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

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As expected, there are some fabulous pieces in this one that make it tough to pinpoint a favorite. Of course the pink diamond ring is one, but the sapphire necklace below it is stunning, and the ruby and diamond necklace below that by Harry Winston is another one I'd love to own. I can dream, can't I?

Highlights From Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels
By Annie Davidson Watson | October 24, 2023



"Sotheby’s upcoming Luxury Week auctions in Geneva have already made headlines for their star lots, such as the incredibly rare 94 ct. paraiba tourmaline Blue Lagoon necklace that’s expected to fetch between $1.52 million and $2.54 million and the Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection of jewels from European royal houses connected to Austria’s Habsburg dynasty that were rediscovered after decades. But the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sales feature plenty of other prized pieces, both vintage and contemporary, including classic cascading diamonds and ruby jewelry by Harry Winston, Mughal-inspired designs from Cartier, exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels evening jewels, and bold Bulgari pieces like the house is known for.

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels will take place Nov. 6–8 at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva. Below are a few of the highlights.



Marina B “Girasole” pendant earclips (circa 1987) with oval and triangular sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, estimate $56,000–$78,500



Harry Winston necklace with pear-shape, marquise-shape, and brilliant-cut diamonds, estimate $308,000–$516,000



Moussaieff ring with 5.78 step-cut fancy pink diamond and pear-shape diamonds, estimate $1,018,620–$1,522,334



Necklace with 37.5 ct. pear-shape sapphire and brilliant-cut, baguette, and tapered baguette diamonds, estimate $201,978–$269,304



Harry Winston bracelet with heart-shape rubies, and heart-shape, pear-shape, and brilliant-cut diamonds, estimate $157,094–$258,083



Pendant necklace with 63.93 ct. step-cut fancy deep brown-orange diamond, baguette diamonds, brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint, pear-shape diamonds, and brilliant-cut and oval diamonds of yellow and brown tint, estimate $617,156–$1,021,112



Moussaieff pendant earrings, each with pear-shape diamonds weighing approximately 11 cts. and 2.52 cts. and a brilliant-cut diamond, estimate $1,009,891–1,514,836



Ring with 19.03 ct. cushion-shape sapphire, estimate $1,021,112–$1,526,057



Necklace (also pictured at top) with ... "

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