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1920s
Glamour: Art Deco Jewels At Christie’s London in June |
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Christie’s
London Important Jewels sale on 5 June 2013 will feature an
exquisite selection of jewels from one of the most glamorous
eras in
history – the 1920s. An extraordinary array of Art Deco
earrings, pendants, diamonds and pearls offer the opportunity
to acquire pieces from this influential period in the history
of jewellery design. Leading the sale is an important natural
pearl necklace, circa 1925, composed of three graduated rows
of natural saltwater pearls. |
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In
addition to the Art Deco jewels, the sale will offer lots from
the late 18th century to today, and will showcase pieces by
leading houses and designers. A strong selection of antique
jewellery features a fine sapphire and diamond necklace, while
more modern jewels include a rare diamondset snake wristwatch
by Bulgari.
Art
Deco jewels encapsulate a new freedom of expression
and reflect the revolutionary changes in fashion and society
of the time. Some of the best
creations of the Art Deco period have arguably never been surpassed
in design and workmanship and as a result remain amongst the
most sought
after jewels today. The jewellery produced in the 1920s and
30s is extremely varied in design and was influenced by contemporary
artistic movements and the machine age, resulting in designs
based on simple geometric shapes including circles, rectangles,
triangles and trapeze forms. These characteristic shapes can
be seen in the gem and diamond clip brooch, by French jeweller
Mauboussin, and in the sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. |
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a) An Important
Natural Pearl Necklace Composed of three graduated rows of natural
pearls measuring approximately 10.7-4.1 mm, to the oval mixed-cut
ruby clasp with baguette and circular-cut diamond geometric
surround and chased detailing to the gallery, circa 1925. Estimate:
US$500,000-800,000.
b) A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear clips Each designed
as a large circular-cut diamond-set scroll with pierced line
detailing and a single natural bouton pearl accent. Estimate:
US$11,000-14,000.
c) An Antique Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch The rose-cut
diamond centre within a green and pink enamel ‘stamen’
broder and rose-cut diamond eight petal surrounded,
closed-set in silver, 5.2 cm wide. Estimate: US$3,800-6,800.
d) An Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Of twinned
scroll design , the opposing bombe panels set with calibre sapphires
and pave-set diamonds, raised on diamondset shoulders, to a
stepped tapering hoop, circa 1935. Estimate: US$9,100-12,000. |
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The
demand for high quality natural pearls continues
to grow and this sale features a strong selection at a wide
range of estimates and in varying forms. Pearls were a staple
in any jewellery collection of the 1920s and both pearl strands
and diamond and pearl jewellery were in high demand. This is
exemplified by a pair of Art Deco natural pearl and diamond
ear clips, which combine the geometrics of Art Deco with single
natural pearl accents. The sale features a number of exquisite
natural pearl necklaces including a three-row necklace, circa
1925, and a longer necklace consisting of 69 graduated natural
pearls.
Leading a strong selection of antique jewellery
is a fine antique necklace. Composed of four sapphire and diamond
clusters joined by diamond accents this necklace dates to the
19th century and illustrates the strong designs of the period.
Further antique jewels include an emerald and diamond necklace,
and an antique enamel and diamond flower brooch. |
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e) A Rare
Diamond-set Snake Wristwatch, by Bulgari Designed as a coiled
snake, the sprung body with black enamel scale detailing, the
head with pear shaped diamond eyes and hinged jaw opening to
reveal the circular dial with polished hour markers and hands,
to the diamond line bezel, mechanical movement, 1960s. Estimate:
US$61,000-75,000.
f) A Fine Antique Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Composed of
three sapphire and diamond clusters joined by diamond collet
quatrefoil accents, suspending a further sapphire and diamond
drop pendant, with diamond-set back chain, mounted in silver
and gold, 19th century. Estimate: US$220,000-240,000.
g) A Pair of Art Deco Onyx, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ear Pendants
Of tapering form, the graduated row of old-cut cushion shaped
diamonds within a calibre onyx and diamond point border suspending
a three pearl tassel termination circa 1925. Estimate: US$16,000-18,000.
h) A Natural Pearl Necklace The single row of 69 graduated natural
pearls measuring approximately 9.9-4.9 mm, to the millegrain-set
old-cut diamond three stone clasp, mounted in platinum and gold,
circa 1920. Estimate: US$53,000-68,000.
i) An Art Deco Gem and Diamond Clip Brooch, by Mauboussin Of
scroll design, the central cluster of carved emerald, sapphire
and ruby leaves with cabochon bud accents, set within a pave-set
brilliant-cut diamond and calibre ruby curving border, circa
1930. Estimate: US$6,100-9,000. |
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IGJ
June —The ‘Happening’ Mid-Year Fair Premiers
in Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok |
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The
IGJ June International Gems & Jewelry Fair is being
officially opened at 10.45 A.M. on Thursday 13 June
2013, with Ms Wibullak Ruamrak, Director- General of
the Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce,
presiding at the ceremony.
Thailand’s
only mid-year gems and jewellery trade event, the International
Gems & Jewelry Thailand Fair, will be held 13-16
June 2013 at the Royal Paragon Hall Exhibition &
Convention Center, Bangkok.
The organizers
of the IGJ Thailand are pleased with the quality of
the exhibitors who have joined the Fair – exhibitors
who are showing their full trust of the organizers,
and pointing to a successful event. |
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to right : Ms Wibullak Ruamrak, Director-General of the
Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce,
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of the highlights of this ‘Happening’ show
is the give-away prizes for attendees and visitors. All
the exhibitors will be passing out VIP Invitations to
their potential clients. Every holder of a VIP Invitation
will be entitled to enter a lucky draw. Prizes will be
diamondstudded gold rings. Each hour throughout the fair,
a prize gold ring will be awarded to a holder of a VIP
Invitation – 8 prizes each day, for each day of
the Fair. |
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Left
to right : Mr Somnuk Kyavatanakij, President
of Interexpo Management Co., Ltd. and Mr Mohan Sachdeva,
CEO and Managing Director of Interexpo Management Co.,
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And on Friday
14th June, a grand door prize, a one-carat diamond ring
with certificate, will be given to one of the clients
of the exhibitors.
The IGJ Thailand
Fair is both a B2C fair and a B2B fair. The Fair’s
downtown venue – the Royal Paragon Hall –
is Bangkok’s finest upmarket retail facility.
As well as being the most convenient location in the
city, the venue will yield walk-in traffic to the Fair,
comprising individuals who are accustomed to selecting
and purchasing fine jewellery.
At
the same time, IGJ Thailand is a Trade & Delivery
Show for the industry. Gemstone exhibitors will be catering
to both visiting buyers from abroad, and to the Thai
manufacturing trade. Jewellery exhibitors will be able
to present their stock for immediate delivery at the
Fair.
IGJ Thailand
is drawing enthusiastic responses from exhibitors —
top jewellers from Thailand, from the Asian Region,
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Gemfields
Unveils Consumer Website |
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Gemfields
has unveiled an official consumerfacing website as it
looks to build consumer awareness of its ethical coloured
gemstones. The site follows the launch of Mila Kunis
as its global brand ambassador. It will sit alongside
the existing Gemfields corporate website offering three
sections designs to educate and inspired consumers.
The
site was created with art direction from Jonny Lu -
a digital designer that has worked with brands and companies
including Love Magazine, Louis Vuitton and Victoria
Beckham — with content that aims to educate, inspire
and increase consumer awareness of coloured gemstones. |
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The
three main sections of the site are Ethical and Sustainable
Mining, A Guide to Rare Coloured Gemstones and Gemfields Discovered.
The first tells
the story of Gemfields and its sustainable and socially responsible
mining practices. The second section, A Guide to Rare Coloured
Gemstones,
explains the attributes of emeralds, rubies and amethysts,
as well as tips for purchasing coloured gemstone jewellery
with an ethical edge. The third
section, Gemfields Discovered, showcases images of Gemfields
mines, workers, jewellery and campaign images taken by international
photographers including Mario Sorrenti, Boo George and Theo
Wenner.
Ian
Harebottle, Gemfields chief executive, said of the site’s
launch: “Consumers have been looking for a trusted source
in the coloured gemstone industry and with the launch of our
website, we are able to provide them with that access and
help them understand the brand in a creative way. “The
site is more than just a landing page for Gemfields, it’s
about experiencing coloured gemstones and educating consumers
on the impact of their purchase.”
Gemfields
is set to formally introduce its collection of fine jewellery
created by 36 international designers to the US market at
the Couture Show, in Las Vegas. The company is also planning
to launch a blog later this year to drive awareness of coloured
gemstones. The blog will highlight relevant industry news,
inspiring and creative use of colour in design and will place
a spotlight celebrities wearing coloured gemstones on the
red carpet. |
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