Among the many Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction in Geneva this month, with the magnificent Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace among the spectacular Antique Jewels on Auction in the Christie’s ‘Magnificent Jewels’ Sale in Geneva this week!
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 10 November 2026
We are currently in Geneva for the Auctions and got to see nearly all of the following jewels in person, which was quite a delight!
Suite Of Diamond Jewellery
Estimate: CHF 380,000 – 650,000
A Suite Of Diamond Jewellery, comprising a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings Round, marquise and pear brilliant-cut diamonds from 5.19 to 0.39 carats, baguette-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, platinum, necklace detachable into three sections.
Cartier Belle Époque Diamond Necklace
Estimate: CHF 130,000 – 200,000
A Cartier Belle Époque Diamond Necklace with old and single-cut diamonds, platinum, 1910s, pendant detachable, necklace signed Cartier.
Mellerio Dits Meller Sapphire And Diamond Jewellery
Estimate: CHF 250,000 – 420,000
A Mellerio dits Meller Sapphire and Diamond Jewellery comprising a necklace and a pair of earrings, with oval and cushion-shaped sapphires, old-cut diamonds, necklace pendants detachable, 1870s.
Commissioned by Louis Eugène Henri Marie (1854 – 1918), 9th Prince de Ligne for the wedding of his daughter, Princess Marie Suzanne Marguerite Louise de Ligne (1885 – 1971) and Prince Alexander of Thurn and Taxis (1881 – 1937), 1st Duke of Castel Duino.
Then gifted to their son, Prince Don Raimondo of Thurn and Taxis (1907 – 1986), 2nd Duke of Castel Duino, who married Princess Eugénie of Greece and Denmark (1910 – 1989).
Later inherited by Prince Carlo Alessandro of Thurn and Taxis, 3rd Duke of Castel Duino.
Faced with such a spectacular heirloom in my hands, I could not resist trying it on!
Cartier Art Deco Emerald And Diamond Flower Brooch
Estimate: CHF 100,000 – 150,000
Chaumet Pair Of Art Deco Diamond Bracelets
Estimate CHF 120,000 – 180,000
A Chaumet Pair Of Art Deco Diamond Bracelets with old and rose-cut diamonds, platinum (French marks), 1920s, may be worn together as a choker, unsigned, maker’s mark (Joseph Chaumet.
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet
Estimate: CHF 80,000 – 100,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ruby And Diamond Bracelet
Estimate: CHF 400,000 – 600,000
Property of a Lady of Title
A Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ruby And Diamond Bracelet with oval-shaped rubies, old, single and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum (French marks), circa 1936, signed Van Cleef et Arpels.
Provenance
By family record this bracelet was acquired directly from Van Cleef & Arpels in 1936 and has remained in the family collection.
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Clip-Brooch
Estimate: CHF 300,000 – 500,000
‘The Bulgari Pink’ Diamond Ring
Estimate: CHF 10,000,000 – 15,000,000
Headlining Christie’s Autumn Luxury Week in Geneva is the Bulgari Pink, a remarkable 24.00-carat Fancy Intense Pink emerald-cut diamond ring by Bulgari. From the collection of a distinguished European noble family, this extraordinary stone has remained in private hands for over 70 years and has never before offered for sale. Preserved through generations of the same family, the Bulgari Pink stands as a rare expression of beauty, history and enduring elegance
