From March 11 through 19, a treasure trove of incredibly rare jewels can be explored at one of the world’s top art fairs, the European Fine Art Foundation’s TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands. Staying true to the standards set by previous TEFAF fairs, the jewels—along with Old Masters paintings, antique furniture, and more—were carefully curated to share stories of the past. Van Cleef & Arpels’ Heritage necklace, for example, was born out of the Arpel brothers’ interest in traveling and different cultures around the world; the piece (made for Indian maharajas) displays Indian influences with juicy carved emeralds and sapphires.
Showcasing stones inspired by India to pink diamonds from the 19th century, below are some exceptional designs that are must-see jewels of this year’s TEFAF Maastricht.
Napoleonic-era necklace in yellow gold and silver with diamonds and pink topaz, price on request; Véronique BampsRing in white gold and iron with a 5.68 ct. diamond and 2.5 cts. t.w. reverse-set pavé diamonds, price on request; HemmerleArt Nouveau dragonfly brooch by Frédéric Boucheron in platinum and gold with diamonds, sapphires, and chrysoberyl, price on request; Boucheron Earrings in 18k white gold with drop-shape conch pearls, fancy intense yellow diamonds, and emerald-cut pink sapphires, price on request; BoghossianHarmony bangle in white gold and bronze with 10.9 cts. t.w. emeralds, price on request; Hemmerle Ring in 18k white gold with an over-20 ct. shield-shape diamond and other diamonds, price on request; BoghossianEnchanted Lily bangle in rose gold, brass, and palladium gold with a 53.92 ct. peridot, purple sapphire, diamonds, rock crystal, and enamel, price on request; Anna HuPeacock necklace, price on request; Anna HuBrooch, price on request; FabergéHeritage necklace and clip pendant (circa 1971) in yellow gold with sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds (also pictured at top), price on request; Van Cleef & Arpels
