There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this month, with four Brooches and a Bangle from the collection of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy going on Auction at Christie’s in Paris tomorrow!
Christie’s Joaillerie Paris | 17 December 2024
Diamond Bow Brooch
Estimate: EUR 15,000 – EUR 20,000
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
A Diamond Bow Brooch set with rose and old-cut diamonds, 18k gold and silver (French and customs marks), circa 1850, which can an also be worn as a pendant.
This brooch belonged to Elena of Montenegro, Queen of Italy (1873-1952), daughter of Nicholas I, King of Montenegro (1841-1921).
Princess Maria Pia of Savoy, born on September 24, 1934, in Naples, is the eldest daughter of King Umberto II of Italy and Princess Marie-José of Belgium. A member of the House of Savoy, she became, through her marriages, first Princess of Yugoslavia and later Princess of Bourbon-Parma.
Diamond Fleur de Lys Brooch
Estimate: EUR 6,000 – EUR 8,000
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
A Diamond Fleur de Lys Brooch set with old and rose-cut diamonds, silver and 18k yellow gold (customs mark), circa 1850.
This brooch was a gift to Princess Maria Pia of Savoy from her mother-in-law, Princess Marguerite de Bourbon Parme born Princess of Denmark (1895-1992).
Multi-Gem and Pearl Brooch
Estimate: EUR 4,000 – EUR 6,000
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
A Transformable multi-gems and Pearl Brooch mid-19th century, with round and oval emerald, oval sapphires on foil, oval ruby cabochon, rose-cut white stones, blue, pink, white and green enamel with bird and leaf decoration, seed natural pearls, 18k yellow gold (customs mark), circa 1850.
Enamel and Sapphire Elephant Bracelet
Estimate: EUR 5,000 – EUR 7,000
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
An Enamel and Sapphire Elephant Bracelet, with oval and fancy-cut sapphires on foil, fancy-cut sapphires, multicoloured enamel, 18k yellow gold (customs mark), circa 1850.
Diamond Brooch
Estimate: EUR 7,000 – EUR 10,000
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
A Diamond Brooch, with round brilliant, baguette and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, 18k white gold and platinum.
James De Givenchy pour Taffin ‘Toi & Mo’ Ring
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
Estimate: EUR 15,000 – EUR 20,000
A Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond James De Givenchy pour Taffin ‘Toi & Mo’ Ring, round tsavorites garnets, old-cut diamonds,18k yellow gold (customs mark), signed Taffin,.
Chaumet Sautoir
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
Estimate: EUR 10,000 – EUR 15,000
A transformable Chaumet Chrysoprase, Lapis-Lazuli and Diamond Sautoir, chrysoprase and lapis-lazuli beads, round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18k yellow gold (French marks), signed Chaumet Paris.
Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Clematite’ Brooch
From the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
Estimate: EUR 8,000 – EUR 10,000
A Van Cleef & Arpels D’amourette Wood and Diamond ‘Clematite’ Brooch, carved domed heart-shaped amourette wood, round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18k yellow gold.
