Spectacular Heirloom Jewels and Modern Acquisitions from the collection of the late Princess Micaela, Countess of Paris are going on Auction in the ‘Souvenirs of Princess Micaela of Orleans HRH The Countess of Paris’ by the Millon Auction House at the Hotel Drouot in Paris this week, which we are featuring today!
Souvenirs of Princess Micaela of Orleans HRH The Countess of Paris
Buccellati Silver Brooch
Estimate: €200 – €300
A Buccellati Silver Brooch in silver depicting three leaves connected by a branch, one of them embellished with two ladybugs in enamel, the bottom engraved “Happiness, health, love, with all my heart 26.9.2009”, by Buccellati, likely given to the Countess at the time of her Religious Wedding in 2009.
Art Nouveau Gold Brooch
Estimate: €200 – €300
An Art Nouveau Gold Brooch in gilded metal depicting a bust of a woman with twirling hair, underlined with bluish glass paste.
Gold Pendant Necklace
Estimate: €800 – €1,200
A Gold Pendant Necklace in 18k (750 thousandths) yellow gold holding four pendants:
– Yellow gold egg pendant, 18k.
– An 18k gold photo holder.
– Central pendant and a photo holder in gold metal.
Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
Estimate: €600 – €800
A pair of Turquoise and Diamond Earrings in 18k yellow gold and silver, each set with a pear-cut turquoise, engraved with foliage motifs surrounded by twelve rose-cut diamonds, circa 19th century.
Carnelian Pendants
Estimate: €600 – €800
A pair of Carnelian Pendants in 18k yellow gold, each decorated with a carnelian cameo depicting a bust of a young woman in profile, surrounded by laurel garlands and ribbon bows.
Carnelian Cameo
Estimate: €600 – €800
A Carnelian Cameo in 18k yellow gold centered with a carnelian cameo depicting a bust of Diana the Huntress, surrounded by laurel garlands and ribbon bows, from the mid-19th century.
Pearl Necklace
Estimate: €100 – €200
A Pearl Necklace made up of 53 cultured pearls arranged in a chocker, 18k white gold clasp set with four round diamonds.
Pearl Earrings
Estimate: €4,000 – €5,000
A pair of gold and silver drop earrings set with diamonds and fine drop-shaped Pearls, from the 19th century, which is reportedly an heirloom of the House of Orléans.
Diamond Flower Brooch
Estimate: €4,500 – €5,500
A Diamond Flower Brooch, an important clip in 18k white gold depicting two lilies entirely paved with round brilliant-cut diamonds, 12 larger diamonds for the pistils.
Diamond and Pearl Pearl Tiara/Necklace
Estimate: €5,000 – €7,000
A Diamond and Pearl Pearl Tiara/Necklace in pink gold and silver with winding motifs, set with old-cut diamonds, topped in aigrette with a stylized fleur-de-lys motif, also set with old-cut diamonds and a fine drop-shaped pearl. The Necklace was notably worn for the Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2011.
Orléans Diamond Comb
Estimate: €3,000 – €5,000
A two-centuries old heirloom of the House of Orléans, this XIX century tiara made in silver and rose gold, entirely set with old, round, pear and cushion-cut diamonds, centred with a cabochon tourmaline in closed setting with a back pin in white gold, stored in a Boucheron case. The Countess of Paris notably wore the piece as a Choker for her Religious Wedding in 2009 and the Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2011. Learn More
Souvenirs of Princess Micaela of Orleans HRH The Countess of Paris
