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A Sneak Peek at Bonhams’ Paris Jewels Sale

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On Feb. 1, Bonhams returns to Le Grand Palais Éphémère to display 98 fine jewelry lots from renowned houses including Cartier, Bulgari, Lalaounis, Chopard, and Chaumet. The pieces will be sold during Bonhams’ Paris Jewels Online auction, taking place Jan. 25 through Feb. 2.

“Paris Jewels Online features a significant selection of jewelry, including antique jewels and striking art deco designs, presented alongside more contemporary pieces, such as a wearable collection of 1980s Cartier and signed pieces from Bulgari and Lalaounis,” said Marine Girardet, Bonhams’ head of jewelry in France, in a statement. “The sale has some extraordinary designs and craftsmanship that are highly sought-after pieces of jewelry.”

Headlining the auction, with a presale estimate of 10,000 to 15,000 euros ($10,800–$16,400), is an art deco–era bracelet with an array of different cut diamonds that is convertible to brooches. Other notable pieces include a diamond tiara with blue enamel (pictured at top), a Bulgari Tubogas gold link necklace with a diamond front and center, and a geometric Frohmann gold necklace with brilliant-cut diamonds. They and additional highlights are featured below.

Bulgari collar
Bulgari Tubogas collar necklace with pear-shape diamond, estimate €7,000–€10,000 ($7,620–$10,900)
Cartier earrings
Cartier earrings in 18k yellow gold, estimate €2,000–€3,000 ($2,100–$3,300)
Antique brooch
Antique brooch with diamonds, estimate €6,000–€8,000 ($6,500–$7,400)
Cartier bracelet
Cartier “Double C” open bangle in gold, circa 1980, estimate €500–€700 ($540–$765)
Frohmann Frères necklace
Frohmann Frères necklace in yellow gold with brilliant-cut diamonds, estimate €3,600–€4,000 ($3,900–$4,400)
Lalaounis earrings
Lalaounis ear clips in yellow gold, estimate €800–€1,200 ($870–$1,300)
art deco bracelet
Art deco convertible bracelet with old brilliant-, single-, brilliant-, and baguette-cut diamonds, circa 1920, estimate €10,000–€15,000 ($10,800–$16,400)
bonhams tiara
Tiara with diamonds and blue enamel, estimate €10,000–€12,000 ($10,900–$13,100)

(Photos courtesy of Bonhams)

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By: Annie Davidson Watson

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