Royal spoils on the block at upcoming auctions
Sotheby's and Christie's this May will offer up a range of rings, earrings, tiaras, and brooches from some of the most illustrious aristocratic families in the world.
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Anyone with $2 million handy can buy a necklace from Bulgari or Graff, but not everyone can own a piece of jewellery with a backstory. A lucky few inherit important items from their family.
Sotheby's and Christie's this May will offer up a range of rings, earrings, tiaras, and brooches from some of the most illustrious aristocratic families in the world. The following are highlights, including a few American-owned items thrown in for good measure; if Jackie O doesn't count as royalty, then no one should.
Diamond tiara/necklace — $1,50,000 to $2,95,000
Diamond tiara necklace, 1880s. Formerly in the collection of the Earl of Mar and Kellie.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Diamond brooch — $1.5 million to $2 million
Diamond brooch, 1879. Called the "Maria Christina Royal Devant-de-Corsage brooch," presented as a wedding gift from King Alfonso XII of Spain to his wife, the Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria.
AUCTION: Christie's Geneva, May 13
Van Cleef and Arpels earrings and ring — $2,50,000 to $3,50,000
Van Cleef and Arpels ruby and diamond earrings and ring, 1967. Formerly from the property of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
AUCTION: Christie's Geneva, May 13
Diamond tiara/necklace — $3,00,000 to $5,00,000
Diamond tiara/necklace, late 19th century. From the Estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Cartier diamond tiara — $3,00,000 to $5,00,000
Cartier diamond tiara, 1930s. From the Estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Boucheron bangle-bracelet — $4,00,000 to $7,00,000
Boucheron ruby and diamond banglebracelet, circa 1935. Property of an European imperial royal family.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Emerald bangles — $1.5 million to $2 million
Emerald bangles, circa 1920s. Formerly property of an Indian royal family.
AUCTION: Christie's Geneva, May 13
Cartier gem set and diamond clips — $70,000 to $1,00,000
Cartier gem set and diamond clips, circa 1930s. Property of a noble lady.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12.
Sotheby's and Christie's this May will offer up a range of rings, earrings, tiaras, and brooches from some of the most illustrious aristocratic families in the world. The following are highlights, including a few American-owned items thrown in for good measure; if Jackie O doesn't count as royalty, then no one should.
Diamond tiara/necklace — $1,50,000 to $2,95,000
Diamond tiara necklace, 1880s. Formerly in the collection of the Earl of Mar and Kellie.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Diamond brooch — $1.5 million to $2 million
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Diamond brooch, 1879. Called the "Maria Christina Royal Devant-de-Corsage brooch," presented as a wedding gift from King Alfonso XII of Spain to his wife, the Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria.
AUCTION: Christie's Geneva, May 13
Van Cleef and Arpels earrings and ring — $2,50,000 to $3,50,000
Van Cleef and Arpels ruby and diamond earrings and ring, 1967. Formerly from the property of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
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AUCTION: Christie's Geneva, May 13
Diamond tiara/necklace — $3,00,000 to $5,00,000
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Diamond tiara/necklace, late 19th century. From the Estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Cartier diamond tiara — $3,00,000 to $5,00,000
Cartier diamond tiara, 1930s. From the Estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Boucheron bangle-bracelet — $4,00,000 to $7,00,000
Boucheron ruby and diamond banglebracelet, circa 1935. Property of an European imperial royal family.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12
Emerald bangles — $1.5 million to $2 million
Emerald bangles, circa 1920s. Formerly property of an Indian royal family.
AUCTION: Christie's Geneva, May 13
Cartier gem set and diamond clips — $70,000 to $1,00,000
Cartier gem set and diamond clips, circa 1930s. Property of a noble lady.
AUCTION: Sotheby's Geneva, May 12.
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