Hess Fine Art brings you another stunning auction full of glamorous jewelry, terrific timepieces and fabulous fine art on Saturday, August 19. The sale is focused on American and French jewelry, including pieces from Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels and expensive and rare watches including Patek Philippe and Rolex models.
Here are seven of the top lots to know:
Want a wild Rolex that few have? This unique Datejust watch boasts a stunning zebra dial that is just dripping in fine Rolex factory diamonds. The fine stingray leather band also boasts 10 bezel set diamonds as well.
For men, the sale offers a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Moonphase Calendar watch. The Nautilus is one of the Swiss brand's most iconic models and was first introduced in 1976.
Add style to your suit with these exquisite Tiffany & Co cufflinks with 18k gold and two carats of diamonds. Coming in an original Tiffany & Co. box, they are in excellent condition and have barely been worn.
Here is an extremely rare Cartier sterling silver fountain pen shaped like a dragon with ruby eyes and a pearl in its jaw. This is pen number 10 out of 108 pens made. It was originally purchased for over $45,000 in 2012 and is a true treasure in the marketplace! The lot also contains an original signed Cartier art glass paperweight stand.
This breathtaking ballerina statement ring features a 3 carat heart cut diamond at center with D color and SI/1 clarity. As if this fiery gem is not enough, it is haloed in an undulating row of ultra-clean VS/1 to SI/1, ultra-white E-F color baguettes creating a ring you can literally see from across the room.
Another unique ring not to miss is this lovely Victorian piece featuring a huge 16.44ct no heat natural sapphire surrounded by 16 beautiful rose cut diamonds.
Finally, a top highlight are these amazing Georgian silver plates with a custom inscription reading "Arthurs Club No 69 St James Street." Arthur's was a London gentlemen's club, now dissolved, which was established in 1811 and was disbanded in 1940. Between 1827 and 1940 it was based at 69 St James Street. It is now best remembered for having built the London clubhouse currently occupied by the Carlton Club. This is an assembled set meaning that the years are different as are some of the makers, though the inscriptions are the same.