An apple-green jadeite carved pendant, 19th century
An apple-green jadeite carved pendant, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.The pendant is carved and pierced with a squirrel clambering over melons and lotus pods. The stone is of a vibrant...
View ArticleA carved jadeite 'Bat and Peach' pendant, 18th-19th century
A carved jadeite 'Bat and Peach' pendant, 18th-19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.The rectangular pendant is carved with a bat in flight amidst large peaches and leafy branches. The stone is...
View ArticleJadeite, onyx, seed pearl and diamond pendant, circa 1930
Jadeite, onyx, seed pearl and diamond pendant, circa 1930. Photo Sotheby'sThe jadeite plaque carved with a foliate motif, accented with millegrain-set flowers composed of seed pearls, calibré-cut onyx...
View ArticleJadeite and diamond sautoir
Jadeite and diamond sautoir. Photo Sotheby'sThe polished jadeite disk, framed with and suspending a fringe of brilliant-cut diamonds, from a row of stacked circular motifs pavé-set with similarly cut...
View ArticleA rare green-enamelled 'Dragon' dish, Zhengde six-character mark in...
A rare green-enamelled 'Dragon' dish, Zhengde six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1506-1521). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.The dish is finely potted with...
View ArticleAn Art Deco nephrite, jadeite and coral desk clock, by Cartier
An Art Deco nephrite, jadeite and coral desk clock, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.The pierced jadeite dial over a kingfisher feather ground, with black enamel oriental design hands and...
View ArticleA pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants
A pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Each marquise and pear-shaped diamond cluster top, weighing a total of approximately 14.38 carats, suspending a detachable...
View ArticleA ruby and diamond ring
A ruby and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 7.70 carats, to the brilliant-cut diamond surround and pavé-set shoulders, mounted in gold,...
View ArticleA set of ruby and diamond jewellery, by Harry Winston, and a diamond necklace
A set of ruby and diamond jewellery, by Harry Winston, and a diamond necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Comprising a brooch, centering upon an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 13.12...
View ArticleA sapphire and diamond necklace, by Harry Winston
A sapphire and diamond necklace, by Harry Winston. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Designed as a series of graduated cushion-shaped sapphires linked with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond...
View ArticleAn exceptional unmounted alexandrite
An exceptional unmounted alexandrite. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.The cushion-shaped alexandrite weighing approximately 21.41 carats, in purple leather fitted case. Estimate CHF450,000 – CHF650,000...
View ArticleA ruby and diamond ring
A ruby and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 10.80 carats, to the pavé-set diamond surround and shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring...
View ArticleA sapphire and diamond ring
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 20.20 carats, to the shield-shaped diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring...
View ArticleA sapphire and diamond ring
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.74 carats, to the old-mine brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, weighing...
View ArticleA ruby and diamond ring
A ruby and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 19.64 carats, to the pavé-set diamond surround and bifurcated shoulders, mounted in gold,...
View ArticleA coloured diamond ring
A coloured diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.Centering upon a fancy dark orangy-brown oval-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 27.33 carats, to the pavé-set diamond and pink diamond...
View ArticleCoffee cup with kauffahrteiszene, Meissen, 1735-40
Coffee cup with kauffahrteiszene, Meissen, 1735-40. Photo courtesy Van HamPorcelain, colored and gold decorated. In large, black contoured gold cartridge views of port facility and incoming vessels....
View ArticleMug and bowl with landscape cartridges, Meissen, 1735-40
Mug and bowl with landscape cartridges, Meissen, 1735-40. Photo courtesy Van HamPorcelain, colored and gold decorated. In large, black contoured gold cartridge vast landscapes. In between wood cut...
View ArticleCutlery handle from the Swan Service, Meissen, ca 1740
Cutlery handle from the Swan Service, Meissen, ca 1740. Photo courtesy Van HamPorcelain, colored and gilt. Metal fittings. Against constantly on the handle end, the Alliance arms of Count von Brühl and...
View ArticleMug with landscapes on turquoise fond, Meissen, ca 1740
Mug with landscapes on turquoise fond, Meissen, ca 1740. Photo courtesy Van HamPorcelain, colored and gold decorated. Quatrefoil reserves with vast landscapes and decorative figures. Height 7 cm / Ø...
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