Auction Items Vinaigrette – a bottle for smelling salts or toilet vinegar. Vinaigrettes appeared in the late 18th century as a replacement for pomanders (containers for musk, perfume, and spices). A small piece of cotton wool or sponge soaked in vinegar was placed in a small container. Fashionable women of the time, fainting due to […]
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Chanel This masterfully crafted platinum and diamond necklace embodies Mademoiselle Chanel’s saying: “If you’re born without wings, let them grow.” This incredibly fine lace of precious stones is complemented by a detachable strand of star-studded diamonds that can be worn as a bracelet. At the center of the necklace is a cushion-cut 19.55-carat padparadscha sapphire, […]
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Piaget Curved Artistry Suite Jewelry from the Shapes of Extraleganza Collection The collection draws inspiration from the archives of the 1960s and 1970s, known as the brand’s stylistic heyday. Graphic clarity and subtle, understated color transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. The intertwined shapes of chrysoprase and the rare mineral troilite evoke the structural precision […]
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Louis Vuitton Protection Jewelry Line from the Virtuosity Collection The circular shield motif takes center stage in the Protection collection, serving as a protective and custodian of important “knowledge” for the wearer. The flexible links of the main necklace mimic the leather handles of a chest, while the diamonds are individually cut, contrasting with the […]
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Precious Headpieces From the private collection of Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, Dowager Countess of Airlie, former lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II. Late 19th century The tiara was first worn by Maybelle, Countess of Airlie. In 1901, she was appointed lady-in-waiting to the then Princess of Wales, later Queen Mary. The presence of daisies and ivy, […]
Read MoreLouis Vuitton The Phénoménal collection includes a necklace, ring, compass, pocket watch, tie clip, and brooches designed for men. The stunning Phénoménal jewelry was inspired by the textiles woven in the new industrial factories of Paris, as well as the rope motifs found in the opulent porcelain of the period and the latticework adorning the […]
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Sevan Bicakci is one of Turkey’s most renowned jewelers. He uses a variety of techniques, including micromosaic, calligraphy, reverse engraving, filigree, and enameling. But his signature technique is intaglio, a unique form of engraving that creates the effect of a three-dimensional image within a stone. This unique multidimensional effect is achieved through the play of […]
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Chopard We’ve written several times about the new Insofu collection from Chopard. But how did it all begin? It’s a collection of jewelry featuring a rare 6,225-carat emerald, acquired by Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s Creative Director. The Insofu emerald was found in Zambia and named after the Bantu tribe. Chopard commissioned the finest cutters from India […]
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Graff Butterfly Necklace Inspired by the ephemeral beauty of the butterfly, Graff’s new creation tells a story of renewal, light, and movement. The central element of the composition is a 5.04-carat diamond, seemingly attracting a swarm of butterflies, whose wings are composed of diamonds of various cuts. Crafted in Graff’s London workshop, this necklace demonstrates […]
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tiffany & Co. Sea of Wonder—Ocean Flora Chapter from the 2025 Blue Book Collection Platinum, Zambian Emeralds, Diamonds In this chapter, the ocean comes alive, blooming with fantastical marine plants in an underwater garden. The Ocean Flora necklace features exquisite natural Zambian emeralds, renowned for their vibrant green hue, seemingly floating above […]
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