Raymond Templier, An Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1935. Estimate: $10,000-15,000. Jewels & More: Online Auction. Photo: Corey Maywalt.
Who says you can't pick favorites? It happens every auction season. They say we should be egalitarian about things, but it’s inevitable that a certain piece catches our eye above all else. Although it’s tough to choose just one, here are the jewels that our New York team would want for their own jewelry box.
Raymond Templier, An Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1935. Estimate: $10,000-15,000. Jewels & More: Online Auction.
Sara Thomeier, Head of Jewels, New York
This Raymond Templier diamond and platinum ring exemplifies the Art Deco movement. Reminiscent of the machinery and architecture of the period, this ring features a diamond studded arch flowing into the diamond paved triangular top with an old mine-cut diamond in the center, creating a wearable piece of sculpture. Published in Raymond Templier le Bijou Moderne are two original drawings (page 131), making it a true collector’s item and piece of jewelry history.
Original drawing of the Art Deco ring in Raymond Templier le Bijou Moderne, Paris (2005), page 131, illustration 5 and 11.
Eva Violante, Senior Specialist, Head of Sale
A 6.16 carat round brilliant-cut Diamond and Platinum ring. Estimate: $120,000-180,000. Jewels & More: Online Auction.
It took many centuries for engagement rings to evolve into the contemporary diamond rings that we know now. The Romans gave their betrothed a gold ring for public display and an iron ring to wear privately. Poesy rings were common in Europe in the 1700s, and in New England, Puritan brides were rumored to have been offered thimbles. Lot 111, a 6.16 carat round brilliant-cut diamond and platinum ring, is the quintessential classic engagement ring of our time. Universally appealing, it is stunning worn alone or paired with a simple engagement band.
Daniel Sarver, Cataloguer
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., A Pair of Enamel and Gold Cufflinks. Estimate: $1,000-2,000. Jewels & More: Online Auction.
Jean Schlumberger’s meteoric rise as a jewelry designer began with designing buttons and costume jewelry for Elsa Schiaparelli, and what are cufflinks if not removable buttons? Schlumberger often returned to these smaller articles among his more significant works. Lot 63 typifies Schlumberger’s use of colorful enamel that makes his designs immediately recognizable and sought-after, all while brightening up your shirt cuff.
Alexandra de Prat i Pont, Administrator
Cartier, A Diamond and Rose Gold ‘Love’ Bracelet. Estimate: $15,000-25,000. Jewels & More: Online Auction.
Unquestionably one of the most famous Jewelry Maisons in the world, Cartier is synonymous with timeless style and elegance. Their iconic Love Collection, originally designed by the talented Aldo Cipullo in 1969, was his first creation for the house and became an instant signature for the brand. Nothing symbolizes the permanence of eternal love more than a bracelet that is intended to be screwed on by a lover. Originally only sold as a pair, the love bracelet is intended to be worn both day and night, appropriate for all occasions. The beauty of this piece lies in its simplicity, which is arguably the most difficult form to achieve in design and something that Cipullo masters wonderfully.
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