There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this autumn, with the Aga Khan Emerald, a Belle Epoque Cartier Tiara, and the Sassoon Family Collection among the Royal and Noble Jewels going on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Magnificent Jewels’ Sale in Geneva next week!
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 12 November 2024
Chaumet Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Sautoir
Estimate: CHF 350,000 – CHF 550,000
Formerly in the Collection of Comtesse Molitor
A Chaumet Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Sautoir, set with old-cut diamonds, rock crystal links, 18k gold, four detachable segments for a variety of wear, 1929, one diamond link detachable may be worn as a brooch, formerly in the Collection of Comtesse Molitor, previously auctioned at Sotheby’s in Geneva in November 2019.
Cartier Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Estimate: CHF 250,000 – CHF 350,000
A Cartier Belle Époque Diamond Tiara, set with pear-shaped, old, single-cut and round diamonds, with a detachable frame fitting, 1920, in a red Cartier case.
The Aga Khan Emerald
Estimate: CHF 5,200,000 – CHF 7,000,000
Formerly in the Collection of Nina Dyer, Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan
The Aga Khan Cartier Emerald and Diamond Brooch, set with a square-shaped Emerald Of 37.00 Carats and marquise-shaped Diamonds. This brooch was commissioned by Prince Aga Khan to Cartier Paris in 1960. It was gifted to his wife, Nina Dyer.
The brooch was offered for sale at Christie’s inaugural Magnificent Jewels auction on 1 May 1969 in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Hotel Richemond as part of the collection of Nina Dyer. A few years later, the brooch passed to Harry Winston.
Cartier Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Estimate: CHF 130,000 – CHF 200,000
From the Sassoon Family Collection
A Cartier Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch, set with drop-shaped emeralds, old, single and baguette-cut diamonds, circa 1930, signed Cartier Ltd, London, associated red Cartier case, from the Sassoon Family Collection.
Cartier Ruby and Diamond ‘Lavallière’ Necklace
Estimate: CHF 220,000 – CHF 300,000
From the Sassoon Family Collection
An early 20th century Cartier Ruby and Diamond ‘Lavallière’ Necklace, set with cushion, oval and pear-shaped rubies, old-cut, round and lozenge-shaped diamonds, platinum and yellow gold, circa 1915, signed Cartier, Londres in a green Cartier fitted case
Diamond Tassel Necklace
Estimate: CHF 170,000 – CHF 260,000
From the Sassoon Family Collection
An early 20th century Diamond Tassel Necklace with pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 5.27 and 3.43 carats, marquise-shaped, old and rose-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1920.
Cartier Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Estimate: CHF 260,000 – CHF 350,000
From the Sassoon Family Collection
An exceptional Cartier Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, set with rectangular and cushion-shaped emeralds, old-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1925, signed Cartier London
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Necklace
Estimate: CHF 900,000 – CHF 1,300,000
From the Sassoon Family Collection
An extraordinary Cartier Art Deco Diamond Necklace, set with round diamonds of 10.58, 7.80 and 7.24 carats, round, baguette and calibré-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1935, signed Cartier London in a red Cartier fitted case.
