ART DECO JEWELLERY DREAM

SOTHEBY’S NOBLE JEWELS GENEVA AUCTION

Magnificent and noble jewels is all I could dream of after trying on some of the exquisite lots from the recent Sotheby’s Geneva Auction! Epitomising the craftsmanship of early 20th century jewellery-making, these jewels were sold at Sotheby’s Auction on May 14th in Geneva. Read on to see my highlights!

Emerald is my birthstone, so I absolutely had to pay a visit to the auction preview to see the exquisite Art Deco necklace – it transforms into a bracelet – with 11 large sugarloaf emeralds for myself. Sold for $3,593,900, this significant row of emeralds has set a new benchmark for a necklace of this period!

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💎💎💎 You never know, what treasure you’ll discover at the next auction! This exquisite kokoshnik style #diamondtiara is just one example of magnificent 20th century jewels coming to #Sothebys auction in Geneva this May! ⁣ ⁣ Have you ever bought second-hand jewellery? Let me know in comments! 👇 I was surprised to discover how fun and convenient jewellery auction can be. If you love jewellery shopping as much as I do, give it a try. Just because you’re bidding on jewels from prestigious auction doesn’t mean you’ll be overpaying! ⁣ ⁣ Head to the link in my profile to learn how to bid at an online jewellery auction!👆 @LizaUrla #jewelleryface #gemologue #sothebysjewels #sothebysgeneva #magnificentjewels #onlineauction #jewelryauction #tiaras

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Another significant lot form the auction confirmed the universal appeal of jewels with prestigious provenance – it was sold $137K above it’s high estimate. The diamond tiara of the last Prussian Princess Cecilie was a wedding gift from her Russian relatives sold at Sotheby’s Geneva auction for $434,346, and I can see why! This was one of my favourite lots due to my endless love for kokoshnik- style headdresses. You can see my legendary kokoshnik looks from London Fashion Week, Chatila Christmas Party and my talk at JCK Las Vegas here.

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💎💎💎 How many facets are in round brilliant diamond? I’ll share answer & your profile in stories if you guess right! 👇 #diamondcuts The most sparkly alphabet letter is definitely the “C”! An indispensable tool for determining quality and beauty of a diamond #certifieddiamonds 1. Carat is a measuring unit to estimate gemstone’s weight. Diamonds of larger carat weight are rarer and therefore worth more! #carat⁣ ⁣ 2. Clarity determines the number and nature of inclusions and blemishes. The fewer there are, the more light will pass through diamond facets, making it more beautiful! #diamondclarity⁣ ⁣ 3. Colour determines the value based on tint. Totally colourless diamonds are noted with a D are the most valuable #diamondbeauty⁣ ⁣ 4. Cut allows diamond to unleash the light in every angle and facet. Here the cutter’s skill is of utmost importance #diamondcut ⁣ Head to the link in my profile to learn more about the history of diamonds! 👆 @LizaUrla #jewelleryface #gemologue #carnetjewellery #carnetbymichelleong #diamondrings⁣

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The necklace is approximately 64 carats, according to Nadine Coleno’s 2009 book “Amazing Cartier: Jewelry Design since 1937.”This is Casiraghi’s first marriage and Rassam’s second.

These two spectacular jewels were among 440 other unique vintage jewellery lots to find their new owners at the Sotheby’s 2019 Geneva auction! Stay tuned with @gemologue Instagram for more auction coverage and insights!

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Credit to: Liza Urla