204 lots

LOT 450

Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G... New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

Van Cleef & Arpels

Extremely Rare and Fine Clip Brooch / Pendant and Matching Bracelet, circa 1942Consisting of clusters of delicate gold tulle flowers, the centers of each set with either a round, faceted ruby or a round, brilliant-cut diamond, the bracelet further decorated with veined leaves that are set with calibré-cut rubies, in 18K green and pink gold; the brooch can also be worn asa pendant, and the bracelet measures approx. 5 1/2 inches (14 cm.)Signed, numbered and with French hallmarks

Grading System:

USD 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 451

Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G... New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

Exceptionally Fine Belle Epoque Diamond Necklace, Russia

In the garland style, set with rose-cut and old mine-cut diamonds, intricately decorated with laurel leaf and lotus flower motifs, suspending several drops, the largest terminating in a pear-shaped, old mine-cut diamond weighing approx. 3 cts., the total weight of the diamonds (excluding the rose-cuts) approx. 25 cts., mounted in silver and platinum, measuring approx.16 inches (40 cm).Accompanied by original, fitted wooden box

Grading System:

USD 35,000 - 45,000

LOT 452

Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G... New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

Spectacular Australian Black Opal Necklace

Set with a rare, very fine, pear-shaped, double-sided, solid opal weighing 29.39 cts., which, when viewed on one side, exhibits a predominantly green and blue, large harlequin color pattern, and when viewed on the obverse side, exhibits broad rolling red flashes within a pinpoint color pattern of predominantly red, orange, yellow, green and blue "fire". The opal is held in a handmade, semi-rigid, sectional necklace having a Calla lily motif; the custom designed frame, or basket, which holds thepal, is hinged on the back, allowing the opal to be removed and inserted with either side facing out, mounted in 18K yellow gold, measuring approx. 15 1/4 inches (39 cm).Accompanied by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) report # 1932586 stating that this is a natural opal, natural color, one piece, not a doublet.

Grading System:

USD 90,000 - 125,000

LOT 453

Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G... New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

Magnificent, Record Paraiba Tourmaline

Faceted, triangular-shaped, weighing 27.73 cts., exhibiting exceptional color, clarity, and size.Accompanied by AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) report #CS 33898, as seen below.

Grading System:

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