Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels | 11 November 2020

Continuing our series of features on the major European Auction Houses’ annual autumn Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, here are the Royal and Noble Highlights from the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale in Geneva today!

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels | 11 November 2020

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Brooch

Estimate: 150,000 CHF – 250,000 CHF

Property of a Noble Family

Mouawad Diamond Tiara

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 CHF

Bulgari Diamond Ring

Estimate: 110,000 – 165,000 CHF

 From a Noble Family

Diamond Sautoir

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 CHF

 From a Noble Family

Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Clip

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 CHF

Formerly in the Collection of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain

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(🇬🇧) My friend @the_royal_watcher drawn my attention to a brooch, once part of the collection of Queen Victoria Eugenia, that will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s next month. This clip brooch was designed by Cartier in 1933. It is set with a Burmese cabochon sapphire weighting 25 carats enhanced with baguette, circular-cut, bullet and kit-shaped diamonds. It first appeared at auction in April 1999. One of Queen Ena’s last public appearances with this brooch was in 1968, during her famous return to Spain, 37 years after the fall of the monarchy. Victoria Eugenia accepted to be the godmother of her great-grandson, Don Felipe. The Baptism of the baby Infant took place in Zarzuela Palace in the 8th of February of 1968. The Queen was allowed to come to Spain for that occasion so that she could be the guest of honor. During her 4 days in Madrid, the Queen stayed at Palacio de Liria, the Palace of the Albas. A reception (or besamanos) was organised there. Hundreds of people came to greet their Queen. On that occasion, Ena was wearing this brooch. (🇪🇸) Mi amigo @the_royal_watcher me llamó la atención sobre un broche, que formaba parte de la colección de la reina Victoria Eugenia, que será subastado por Sotheby's el próximo mes. Este broche clip fue diseñado por Cartier en 1933. Está engastado con un zafiro cabujón birmano de 25 quilates realzado con diamantes en forma de baguette, de corte circular, de bala y de kit. Apareció por primera vez en una subasta en abril de 1999. Una de las últimas apariciones públicas de la reina Ena con este broche fue en 1968, durante su famoso regreso a España, 37 años después de la caída de la monarquía. Victoria Eugenia aceptó ser la madrina de su bisnieto, Don Felipe. El Bautismo del bebé tuvo lugar en el Palacio de la Zarzuela el 8 de febrero de 1968. En esa ocasión se permitió a la Reina venir a España para que pudiera ser la invitada de honor. Durante sus 4 días en Madrid, la Reina se hospedó en el Palacio de Liria, el Palacio de los Alba. Allí se organizó una recepción (o besamanos). Cientos de personas acudieron a saludar a su Reina. En esa ocasión Ena llevaba este broche.

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Cartier Diamond Necklace

Estimate: 367,000 – 460,000 CHF

Formerly in the Collection of Henriette Porgès, Marquise de la Ferté-Meun

Emerald and Diamond Parure

Estimate: 642,000 – 920,000 CHF

Formerly in the Collection of Manuel de Guirior y Portal de Huarte y Edozain, Marqués de Guirior

Boucheron Diamond Bandeau Tiara

Estimate: 92,000 – 135,000 CHF

Diamond Rivière

Estimate: 190,000 – 240,000 CHF

Property of a Lady of Title

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Estimate: 75,000 – 110,000 CHF

 Property of the Earl of Haddington

Emerald and Diamond Ring | Harry Winston Diamond Ring | Harry Winston Emerald and Diamond Ring  | Harry Winston Diamond Ring

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 CHF | 400,000 – 600,000 CHF | 100,000 – 200,000 CHF | 400,000 – 600,000 CHF

 From a Noble Family

Chaumet Ruby and Diamond Necklace

Estimate: 220,000 – 260,000 CHF

 Property of a Lady of Title

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