There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a magnificent Diamond Tiara from a Nobleman is among the spectacular Antique Jewels going on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’ Sale tomorrow!
Diamond Tiara/Necklace
Estimate: GBP 70,000 – GBP 100,000
Property of a Nobleman
A 19th century Diamond Tiara/Necklace, designed as a series of alternating honeysuckle and cluster motifs, old cushion-, pear-, circular- and oval-cut diamonds, silver and gold, later rhodium plated, circa 1860s-80s, three cluster motifs can be worn with the brooch fitting, backchain detachable, Garrard & Co.
The Diamond Necklace/Tiara from a Nobleman was displayed at the Sotheby’s ‘Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras’ Exhibition in 2022.
Antique Green Paste Rivière Necklace
Estimate: GBP 1,500 – GBP 2,000
Antique Green Paste Rivière Necklace with rectangular foiled green paste, closed back gilt metal setting, late 18th/early 19th century.
Diamond Earrings
Estimate: GBP 12,000 – GBP 18,000
A pair of 19th century Diamond Earrings, with cluster surmounts suspending a closed back pear-shaped border with open backed swing centre, old cushion- and pear-shaped diamonds, silver and gold, 1830s and earlier, Collingwood case.
Diamond And Ruby Flower Brooch
Estimate: GBP 4,000 – GBP 6,000
A late 19th century Diamond And Ruby Flower Brooch with old cushion-shaped diamonds, circular-cut rubies, silver and gold, 1880s.
Diamond Corsage Brooch
Estimate: GBP 18,000 – GBP 25,000
A late 19th century Diamond Corsage Brooch of floral and foliate design terminating in drops en pampilles, old cushion-shaped, rose- and single-cut diamonds, silver and gold, 1860s-1870s, comprising three detachable sections, original fitted case.
Diamond Floral Spray Tiara/Brooch
Estimate: GBP 13,000 – GBP 22,000
A late 19th century Diamond Floral Spray Tiara/Brooch, composed of two brooches, old cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold (Austro-Hungarian assay marks), circa 1890, maker’s mark (FK), brooch fitting to allow both to be worn together, the rose bud, ribbon and flower head detach, fitted case stamped W. Rummel Prague, one diamond deficient, together with a fitted case from W. Rummel Prague containing a tiara frame, four brooch fittings, four hair pins and a diamond stud.
Diamond Rivière Necklace
Estimate: GBP 30,000 – GBP 40,000
A 19th century Diamond Rivière Necklace with old cushion- and pear-shaped diamonds, silver and gold, later rhodium plated, mid to late 19th century, Catchpole & Williams case.
Diamond Tiara
Estimate: GBP 50,000 – GBP 70,000
A late 19th century Diamond Tiara with graduating shield scrolls alternating with fleur-de-lis motifs, old cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold, circa 1890, each element is numbered and detachable, the fleur-de-lis with loops at the base to allow them to be suspended off the top of the scrolls however brooch/additional fittings deficient.
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings
Estimate: GBP 12,000 – GBP 18,000
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings with old cushion-shaped diamonds, silver and gold, late 19th century with later earring fittings
Diamond Fringe Necklace
Estimate: GBP 22,000 – GBP 32,000
A late 19th century Diamond Fringe Necklace with old cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold (French marks), circa 1880, maker’s mark, later case; together with a pair of antique bar brooches set with rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold.
Diamond Sunburst Brooch
Estimate: GBP 8,000 – GBP 12,000
A late 19th century Diamond Sunburst Brooch old cushion-shaped diamonds, silver and gold, circa 1890, detachable brooch fitting, reverse with pendant hook and bail, red S. J. Phillips case.
The present lot is from the collection of Sir William Riddell, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865-1951). One of the most decorated military figures of the 20th century, Birdwood served on the staff of Lord Kitchener in the Second Boer War, as well as commanding the ANZAC and British Armies at Gallipoli and the Western Front during the First World War. Promoted to Field Marshall in 1925, he went on to his final military post becoming Commander-in-Chief, India from 1925-1930. Domestic and foreign honours include several British Orders of Chivalry and a French and Belgian Croix de Guerre.
Birdwood married Janetta Bromhead, daughter of Sir Benjamin Bromhead, in 1893 and they enjoyed a long and happy marriage. Due to his military standing and long history of service to the Royal Family (such as acting as Aide-de-Camp General of George V and performing the ceremonial role of Gold Stick in Waiting at the coronation of George VI in 1937), they often dined with the most prominent figures of the day – including Lord Kitchener, Winston Churchill, Earl Haig and George V. These jewels, gifted by Birdwood to Janetta, were worn at such occasions.
Amethyst And Diamond Shamrock Brooch
Estimate: GBP 1,500 – GBP 2,000
A late 19th century Amethyst And Diamond Shamrock Brooch with heart-shaped amethysts, old cushion-shaped, circular-, single- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold, 1890s, unassociated Annabel Jones pouch
The present lot is from the collection of Sir William Riddell, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865-1951). One of the most decorated military figures of the 20th century, Birdwood served on the staff of Lord Kitchener in the Second Boer War, as well as commanding the ANZAC and British Armies at Gallipoli and the Western Front during the First World War. Promoted to Field Marshall in 1925, he went on to his final military post becoming Commander-in-Chief, India from 1925-1930. Domestic and foreign honours include several British Orders of Chivalry and a French and Belgian Croix de Guerre.
Birdwood married Janetta Bromhead, daughter of Sir Benjamin Bromhead, in 1893 and they enjoyed a long and happy marriage. Due to his military standing and long history of service to the Royal Family (such as acting as Aide-de-Camp General of George V and performing the ceremonial role of Gold Stick in Waiting at the coronation of George VI in 1937), they often dined with the most prominent figures of the day – including Lord Kitchener, Winston Churchill, Earl Haig and George V. These jewels, gifted by Birdwood to Janetta, were worn at such occasions.
Victorian Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Estimate: GBP 4,000 – GBP 6,000
A Victorian Diamond Pendant/Brooch with old cushion- and pear-shaped diamonds, silver and gold, 1870s
Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Estimate: GBP 10,000 – GBP 15,000
A late 19th century Diamond Floral Spray Brooch with old cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold, circa 1880, three flowerheads and the bow detach, with four brooch fittings and three hair pins, fitted case stamped Bachburg A.
Diamond Floral Cluster Pendant/Brooch
Estimate: GBP 3,000 – GBP 5,000
A late 19th century Diamond Floral Cluster Pendant/Brooch with old circular-cut, cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold, detachable pendant and brooch fitting, 1880s, blue Collingwood case.
The present lot is from the collection of Sir William Riddell, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865-1951). One of the most decorated military figures of the 20th century, Birdwood served on the staff of Lord Kitchener in the Second Boer War, as well as commanding the ANZAC and British Armies at Gallipoli and the Western Front during the First World War. Promoted to Field Marshall in 1925, he went on to his final military post becoming Commander-in-Chief, India from 1925-1930. Domestic and foreign honours include several British Orders of Chivalry and a French and Belgian Croix de Guerre.
Birdwood married Janetta Bromhead, daughter of Sir Benjamin Bromhead, in 1893 and they enjoyed a long and happy marriage. Due to his military standing and long history of service to the Royal Family (such as acting as Aide-de-Camp General of George V and performing the ceremonial role of Gold Stick in Waiting at the coronation of George VI in 1937), they often dined with the most prominent figures of the day – including Lord Kitchener, Winston Churchill, Earl Haig and George V. These jewels, gifted by Birdwood to Janetta, were worn at such occasions.
Art Deco Diamond Fountain Brooch
Estimate: GBP 20,000 – GBP 30,000
An Art Deco Diamond Fountain Brooch with old-, single- and baguette-cut diamonds, gold and platinum (later Dutch hallmarks), circa 1925.
Diamond Flower Brooch
Estimate: GBP 5,000 – GBP 7,000
A early 19th century Diamond Flower Brooch designed as a spray of flowers and ear of wheat, old-cut diamonds, silver and gold, circa 1830.
Aquamarine And Diamond Pendant
Estimate: GBP 15,000 – GBP 20,000
A late 19th century Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant with an octagonal step-cut aquamarine stated to weigh 40.68 carats, old- and single-cut diamonds, silver and gold (French marks), circa 1890, bail detachable.
Belperron Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Clip Brooches
Estimate: GBP 15,000 – GBP 20,000
Belperron Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Clip Brooches with circular-cut diamonds and rubies, baguette-cut diamonds, platinum and gold (French marks), 1946-1955, partial maker’s mark (Groëné et Darde).
Christie’s Geneva, Magnificent Jewels, 16th May 2012, Lot 413
Diamond Floral Double Clip Brooch/Necklace
Estimate: GBP 7,000 – GBP 9,000
A mid 20th century Diamond Floral Double Clip Brooch/Necklace with circular-, baguette- and marquise-cut diamonds, 1950s, each flower detaches from the backchain and can be worn as a brooch.
Diamond Choker Necklace
Estimate: GBP 15,000 – GBP 20,000
A Diamond Choker Necklace designed as a ribbon bow, circular-cut diamonds, detachable section to allow neckace to be worn at shorter length, one diamond deficient.
Christie’s Geneva, Magnificent Jewels, 21st May 1998, Lot 44
Diamond Flower Necklace
Estimate: GBP 12,000 – GBP 18,000
A mid 20th century Diamond Flower Necklace with circular- and single-cut diamonds, knife-edge links, 1950s, blue tooled case.
Diamond Necklace
Estimate: GBP 26,000 – GBP 35,000
A mid 20th century Diamond Necklace with circular-, marquise and baguette-cut diamonds, three principal circular-cut diamonds stated to weigh 1.90, 1.84 and 1.93 carats, pear-shaped diamond stated to weigh 2.04 carats, circa 1955, detachable backchain and marquise diamond frond pendant, case by D & J Wellby, Ltd.
Sotheby’s London, Jewels, 27th March 2003, Lot 248
Spinel And Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Estimate: GBP 40,000 – GBP 60,000
A Spinel And Diamond Brooch/Pendant, first quarter of the 20th century with cushion-shaped spinel of 16.508 carats, surround of cascading lily-of-the-valley motifs, old-cut diamonds, circa 1920.
Lacloche Frères Art Deco Diamond Rose Brooch
Estimate: GBP 12,000 – GBP 18,000
A Lacloche Frères Art Deco Diamond Rose Brooch with single-, circular- and baguette-diamonds, platinum (French marks), circa 1925, signed Lacloche Paris, maker’s mark (Gaston Candas), numbered.
Ruby And Diamond Earrings
Estimate: GBP 50,000 – GBP 70,000
A pair of Ruby And Diamond Earrings, first quarter of the 20th century, with cushion-shaped rubies of 6.832 and 6.362 carats, circular- and single-cut diamonds, first quarter of the 20th century, fitted R. G. Hennell & Sons case.
Elegant Diamond Necklace
Estimate: GBP 220,000 – GBP 280,000
An Elegant Diamond Necklace, first half of the 20th century, designed as a series of graduating old cushion-shaped diamonds, the principal weighing 10.28 carats, the four largest weighing 4.47, 5.48, 5.09 and 5.88 carats, spaced by bell flower links set with old-, circular- and single-cut diamonds, Collingwood cardboard box.
