On January 20, Hess Fine Auctions is offering an incredible sale of jewelry, art and watches. With Valentine's Day on the near horizon, we're focusing on some of the beautiful and sparkly treasures to be discovered in this auction. From the top jewelry houses like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Fabergé, Bulgari, Tiffany and more, here are the top lots not to miss this weekend:
Here is a very important 18k gold statement piece signed by noteworthy jewelry designer David Webb. It is incredibly well-made with beautifully textured and articulated links, each set with a cabochon of bright blue turquoise and fine, clean, white diamonds. Bold, yet elegant, you will feel (and look) like a queen with this on your wrist.
This unique, 18k yellow gold necklace from Fabergé features oval-shaped links decorated in blue cobalt enamel and a glittering diamond flanking either side. The necklace measures 16.5 inches and finishes with a swivel lobster clasp. As Fabergé was the favorite jewelry house of the Russian tsars, this piece certainly feels fit for royalty!
From Cartier comes this Art Deco-era treasure boasting well over 20 carats of ultra-white old Euro cut diamonds with approximately 10 carats of fine blue natural sapphires in platinum. The bracelet is masterfully executed and measures much longer than most from this time period as well.
The panther has been an important part of Cartier's designs since 1914. This fashionable ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection is made in a pierced 18k gold design creating an architectural, skeleton look. Glowing green tsavorite eyes and a black onyx nose give this feline ring a fierce expression and is a statement to have on any finger.
It is an exceptionally rare treat to find a 5 carat natural no heat natural Burmese star ruby. This stunning phenomenon gem is framed in approximately one carat of ultra-white marquise and baguette cut diamonds, all set in solid 14k white gold. This vintage ring boasts extraordinarily rich color and timeless design.
From circa the 1950s is this floral spray design platinum pin featuring about six carats of high clarity diamonds. These stones are very white and clean with tremendous sparkle. The floral spray is a sweet addition to a jacket or dress, especially come the spring season.