It’s that time of year again! The major European Auction Houses are having their annual spring Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, and we are featuring splendid Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week!
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels | 11 May 2021
Sapphire and Diamond Pendant | Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate: 12,000 – 17,000 CHF | 113,000 – 200,000 CHF | Results: 22,500 CHF | 400,000 CHF
From a European Princely Collection
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | A Sapphire and Diamond Ring from Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/xVEkfpDlXo https://t.co/FxFFT9J4oJ pic.twitter.com/OyEmdxD6t7
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | A Sapphire and Diamond Ring from Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/xVEkfpDlXo https://t.co/FxFFT9J4oJ pic.twitter.com/OyEmdxD6t7
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021The sapphire and diamond pendant and sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1915, comes from a European Princely Collection and originates from Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, thence passed by descent to the present owner.
Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Estimate: 85,000 – 110,000 CHF | Results: 106,250 CHF
Property of a Noble Family
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | A Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace from a Noble Family on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO pic.twitter.com/lHsf7ckCFl
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | A Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace from a Noble Family on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO pic.twitter.com/lHsf7ckCFl
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021A Fancy Yellow diamond necklace, set with a fancy yellow cushion-shaped diamond weighing 11.21 carats, highlighted with rose diamonds, is the property of a Noble Family.
Important Diamond Brooch
Estimate: 141,000 – 230,000 CHF | Results: 325,000 CHF
Formerly in the collection of the Grand-Ducal House of Habsburg-Tuscany
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | An Important Diamond Brooch from the Grand-Ducal House of Habsburg-Tuscany on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO pic.twitter.com/DNPEgGr1YY
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | An Important Diamond Brooch from the Grand-Ducal House of Habsburg-Tuscany on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO pic.twitter.com/DNPEgGr1YY
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021An important diamond brooch, designed as a double-headed eagle holding a sword and a globe, the breast decorated with a coat of arms, surmounted by an imperial crown, was formerly in the collection of the Grand-Ducal House of Habsburg-Tuscany, originating from Archduke Leopold-Salvator of Austria-Tuscany, and then to his son, Archduke Anton, who was married to Princess Ileana of Romania, henceforth remaining with the family.
Moussaieff Emerald and Diamond Demi-Parure | Jahan Sapphire and Diamond Parure | Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring | Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Estimate: 1,410,000 – 2,350,000 CHF | 330,000 – 420,000 CHF | 330,000 – 420,000 CHF | 235,000 – 330,000 CHF | 141,000 – 230,000 CHF | Results: 2,660,000 CHF | 524,000 CHF | 412,500 CHF
Property from a Royal Family
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | Splendid Jewels from a Royal Family on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO https://t.co/7aEvLv6AbZ pic.twitter.com/JCGRwiiYP7
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | Splendid Jewels from a Royal Family on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO https://t.co/7aEvLv6AbZ pic.twitter.com/JCGRwiiYP7
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021The splendid Moussaieff Emerald and Diamond Demi-Parure, Jahan Sapphire and Diamond Parure, Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring, and Ruby and Diamond Bracelet are jewels of great value from an unknown Royal Family, likely in the Middle East.
Chaumet Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Estimate: 470,000 – 750,000 CHF | Results: 560,000 CHF
Property of a European Noble Family
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | A Chaumet Ruby and Diamond Brooch from a European Noble Family on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO pic.twitter.com/iyez0sdgw0
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
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#RoyalJewelsatAuction | A Chaumet Ruby and Diamond Brooch from a European Noble Family on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO pic.twitter.com/iyez0sdgw0
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021This striking Chaumet Ruby and Diamond Brooch, of buckle design set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, the central articulated panel with a pierced undulating pattern, highlighted by a row of cushion-shaped rubies, with a similarly-cut ruby and briolette diamond fringe, is the property of a European Noble Family, being worn by Princess Minnie de Beauvau-Craon.
Harry Winston Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips | Harry Winston Sapphire and Diamond Necklace | Harry Winston Diamond Ring | Harry Winston Emerald and Diamond Brooch/Pendant | Harry Winston Diamond Necklace | Harry Winston Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Estimate: 282,000 – 470,000 CHF | 1,130,000 – 1,700,000 CHF | 2,255,000 – 3,300,000 CHF | 2,350,000 – 3,300,000 CHF | 1,410,000 – 2,350,000 CHF | 1,410,000 – 2,350,000 CHF
Property of an Important Noble Collection
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | Spectacular Harry Winston Jewels from an Important Noble Collection on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgOhttps://t.co/X1cijusoDI pic.twitter.com/gfs35yrWMJ
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | Spectacular Harry Winston Jewels from an Important Noble Collection on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgOhttps://t.co/X1cijusoDI pic.twitter.com/gfs35yrWMJ
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021One of the highlights of the sale is an extensive collection of magnificent Harry Winston Jewels of extraordinary value, which are the property of an Important Noble Collection, and will likely sell for much higher than the estimates.
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Estimate: 1,880,000 – 2,800,000 CHF | Results: 3,500,000 CHF
Formerly in the Collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | An important Sapphire and Diamond Brooch from the Marchionesses of Dufferin and Ava on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgOhttps://t.co/I9xsad4Our pic.twitter.com/K2ZKINyv6J
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | An important Sapphire and Diamond Brooch from the Marchionesses of Dufferin and Ava on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgOhttps://t.co/I9xsad4Our pic.twitter.com/K2ZKINyv6J
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021#RoyalJewelsatAuction | An important Sapphire and Diamond Brooch from the Marchionesses of Dufferin and Ava on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO https://t.co/xgfJg7n0Pq pic.twitter.com/Hp1ovWwr9v
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021
#RoyalJewelsatAuction | An important Sapphire and Diamond Brooch from the Marchionesses of Dufferin and Ava on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgO https://t.co/xgfJg7n0Pq pic.twitter.com/Hp1ovWwr9v
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021This important sapphire and diamond brooch comes from collection of Maureen Guinness, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, and includes two large Kashmir sapphires given to the 1st Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, and recorded in her inventory: ‘Two large sapphires set with diamonds as pendant – given me by people of Punjab (sic) & sent after my return’. The Sapphires were left to her granddaughter-in-law, Maureen Guinness, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava who had them mounted in the brooch by Cartier in the 1930s. The Dufferin Tiara is on permanent display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Musy Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara/Necklace
Estimate: 940,000 – 1,400,000 CHF | Results: 1,460,000 CHF
Property of the Italian Royal Family / Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy

#RoyalJewelsatAuction | Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy wearing the splendid Musy Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara/Necklace on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgOhttps://t.co/s9nYMzxMWF pic.twitter.com/YsSNoyoit3
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021

#RoyalJewelsatAuction | Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy wearing the splendid Musy Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara/Necklace on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva next week: https://t.co/5NUzDEydgOhttps://t.co/s9nYMzxMWF pic.twitter.com/YsSNoyoit3
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) May 9, 2021The highlight of the Auction is this spectacular Musy Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace Tiara, which was made for Princess Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo della Cisterna, Duchess of Aosta and one time Queen of Spain. Inherited by one of her three sons, the Necklace/Tiara was bought by their cousin King Umberto II of Italy, and often worn as a necklace by his daughter, Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy, who is selling it now. Learn More.