The sunrise ruby – shot with my Leica
Earlier this week, I had the extreme privilege to attend the private preview of “Magnificent Jewels and Nobel Jewels”, an auction that is already set to break records on May 12 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Among the breathtaking jewels on display, some were from my favorite jeweler – and the number 1 in the world: Cartier. The ‘Sunrise Ruby’, a 25.59 ct. Burmese ruby in rare “pigeon’s-blood red”, estimated between $12 million–$18 million. It is the highest price ever paid for a ruby.
The Cartier “Ivresse” diamond necklace, set with round, pear-shaped and marquise-shaped diamonds, has a total weight of 190.77 carats and an estimated price between $6 million and $10 million.
The sunrise ruby – shot with my Leica
The historic pink diamond – shot with my Leica
The historic pink diamond – shot with my Leica
The historic pink diamond – shot with my Leica
Also part of the auction, the Historic Pink Diamond, a fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 8.72 carats and thought to have been owned by Princess Mathilde, niece of Napoleon. It is accented with two cushion-cut white diamonds, each weighing a little over a carat. The center diamond was once the property of heiress and philanthropist Huguette Clark and weighed 9 carats before it was repolished. It is estimated between $14 million and $18 million.
A tiara – shot with my Leica
Cartier tiara – shot with my Leica
Cartier tiara – shot with my Leica
The impressive array of jewels and precious stones is also comprised of signed pieces from Boucheron, Bulgari, Schlumberger and Belperron. Among the jewels with noble provenance are pieces from the collection of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe, including three impressive tiaras – one of which, from Cartier, estimated between $300,000 and $500,000.
Boucheron bracelet – shot with my Leica
The Ivresse necklace – shot with my Leica
Exceptional diamond rings – shot with my Leica
Exceptional diamond ring – shot with my Leica
Bracelets – shot with my Leica