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This blog is for curators of collections of fine jewellery and for anyone who enjoys finding unique and rare fine jewels; be it antique, estate, vintage jewellery or modern magnificent stones and designs. From a collector, investor or stylist point of view, these are the best pieces that I have found that are for sale in auctions and antique shops around the world. Ultimately it is for everyone who shares this passion.
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CFJ GALLERY: George Fouquet Aquamarine Art Nouveau Brooch

This is an extraordinary finding for any Art Nouveau collector. The brooch, made by George Fouquet around 1901, is designed as an open plaque (reminding the famous Les Trois Crabes) with a suspending...

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More JAR in Christies Hong Kong!

Discovered by the Jewelry Loupe! Season of JAR: a connoisseur’s approach to gems

10 Mai 12

Who bought Liz Taylors Krupp diamond?

Luxury jewelry demand soaring in emerging markets - BNN News

10 Mai 12

A 1940s bracelet by Suzanne BELPERRON

This is great bracelet made by Suzanne Belperron for Groene et Darde between 1941 and 1945. It is set in platinum with diamonds and calibre cut sapphires featuring a central circular cut diamond. The...

10 Mai 12

THE BEAU SANCY

So much has been said and written about this fabulous diamond that I will just try to summarise a few data points to remember: Its first record dates back to 1610 when it belonged to Maria de Medici ...

07 Mai 12

JAR...and Mrs Lily Safra: The movie!

"As a major patron of the arts and a collector in many fields, Mrs Lily Safra was naturally drawn to the work of JAR, considered by many as one of "the" jewelry artists of our time. Their...

07 Mai 12

CHAUMET: The Murat Tiara

This extraordinary tiara with a foliate design set in diamonds was made by Chaumet in 1920 for the marriage of Prince Alexandre Murat with Yvonne Gillois. It would be another magnificent piece with g...

06 Mai 12

TEMPLIER: rare Art jewels

A jewelry master always combines perfect craftsmanship, impeccable design and excellent choice of gemstones to create the most beautiful form of adornment. These are the elements of Haute Joillerie. ...

06 Mai 12

Phillippe WOLFERS: Art Nouveau "haute joillerie"

This extraordinary Art Nouveau brooch with delicate enamel in an open work gold structure was made by Philippe Wolfers in 1902. It is set with a central emerald cut peridot and a pendant opal drop. T...

29 Apr 12

AUCTION Highlight: Sothebys Geneva presents a Superb Private Collection

The largest concentration of impressive jewellery since the Liz Taylor auction will take place next May 14 and 15 in Geneva; Christies will auction the collection of Mrs. Lily Safra, including the fa...

29 Apr 12

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA TO AUCTION THE BEAU SANCY

Great post by the Daily Jewel! SOTHEBY’S GENEVA TO AUCTION THE BEAU SANCY

28 Apr 12

An Art Deco Cigarette holder by CARTIER

I could not resist to post about this!, As an unfashionable (and unhealthy) habit as smoking is seen nowadays, seventy years ago it was at the height of womens glamour and an absolute symbol of their...

28 Apr 12

JAR in full flower: 18 rare jewels on the block

JAR in full flower: 18 rare jewels on the block by The Jewellery Loupe, great article!

13 Apr 12

VERDURA: Interchangeable maltese cuffs

To anyone following this blog it should be clear by now that I have a passion for jewellery but a special weakness for Verdura!. These two pairs of cuffs with interchangeable maltese cross plaques ar...

13 Apr 12

A rare Art Deco hinged bangle by CARTIER

I think this is the first time I come across a hinged bangle from the Art Deco period. Such an innovation could have only been made up by Cartier, the master of all masters...even today. Rigid bracel...

12 Apr 12

CARTIER: Art Deco frames

Two incredibily delicate bejewelled frames made by Cartier, so rare to find!. The first one is set in nephrite and onix featuring small flowers set in cabochon turquoises and the second one is set in...

12 Apr 12

LEO DE VROOMEN: a 1970s upper arm bracelet

This is a great piece made by Leo de Vroomen in London in the 1970s according to its hallmarks. It is designed as two interlinked snakes made in gold with a fantastic cabochon pink tourmaline in the ...

26 Mär 12

Art Fair Review: TEFAF closing

Great results, as it was expected. The financial crisis seems to continue driving wealth towards Art. In tune with the recent record prices achieved in auctions worldwide and with the ever increasing...

26 Mär 12

A carved hard stone orchid brooch by PALTSCHO

This exquisite brooch is closer to a work of art than to fine jewellery. A great example of what this blog is about: finding rare and unique pieces of jewellery worthy to be part of a fine arts colle...

25 Mär 12

CARTIER: Art Deco coral and onix jabot brooch

Very rarely does one come across authentic Art Deco pieces in yellow gold. Since the end of the Art Nouveau period and until the early 1930s all fine jewellery pieces were "white" set in plat...

25 Mär 12

LALIQUE: Aquamarine dragonfly pendant

An amazing aquamarine and diamond set enamel pendant by Lalique depicting four intertwined dragonflies will undoubtedly be the highlight of Tefaf in terms of jewellery. The piece is being presented b...

15 Mär 12 1 person likes this

UPCOMING FAIR: Tefaf Maastrich

Tefaf is around the corner!, starting this week on March 15th. The above pendant is a magnificent 15th century Spanish piece brought by Deborah Elvira, one of the worldwide experts in medieval jewell...

14 Mär 12 1 person likes this

An extraordinary Arts & Crafts OPAL pendant

During the second half of the 1800s until beginning of the Twentieth Century in England there was an artistic design trend very different from the glamourous Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements that w...

11 Mär 12

UPCOMING AUCTION: Jewels from the personal collection of Suzanne Belperron

Suzanne Belperron created some of the best pieces sold by the Maison Boivin for whom she worked between 1921 and 1931. Her contribution to jewellery is on par to Jeanne Toussaints for Cartier. Two fe...

28 Feb 12 1 person likes this

Discovery: Jack DU ROSE, the best kept secret

Jack Du Rose has been creating fine jewellery behind the scenes all his career. He was one of the artists selected to work on Damien Hirsts "For the Love of God" famous diamond skull. He may ...

26 Feb 12 1 person likes this

Lucien GAILLARD: Master Art Nouveau Insect jewellery

Probably the most famous pieces by Lucien Gaillard are his horn made hair pins featuring two intricate dragonflies exquisitely enamelled. Less famous than his Art Nouveau contemporaries Lalique, Fouq...

16 Feb 12

FEATURED BOOK: Collect Contemporary Jewellery

A must read for collectors! Written by Joanna Hardy; this recently published book thoroughly explains how to find the contemporary pieces that will be the "antiques" of tomorrow. Fresh b...

16 Feb 12 1 person likes this

The Liz Taylor Diamond MASK

It was designed and made in 1993 by Henry Dunay for Elisabeth Taylor. They called it the "Lachrymosa" referring to the sadness that AIDS brought to them. The piece was auctioned to benefit th...

16 Feb 12 2 people like this

George FOUQUET: Art Nouveau tortoiseshell hair comb

George Fouquet made this hair adornment between 1905 and 1908. The materials are clearly Art Nouveau, carved tortoiseshell, enamel and opals. The design, however hints towards the egyptian Art Deco t...

25 Jan 12

LALIQUE: Opal and enamel dragonfly brooch

A beautiful brooch/pendant by made by Lalique in 1903/1904 set with white opals in enamelled gold. The most striking feature are the two facing dragonflies which wings are applied with plique-a-jour ...

23 Jan 12

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