Sales/Results·Bonhams London·28 April 2021·Live auction 26787
London Jewels
$3.81m in total, buyer’s premium included
Top lots per carat 12 lots · the highest prices per carat of the sale
$550,675per carat
Lot 57
A fancy-coloured diamond brooch, by j. friedman,
0.04 ct · Fancy Intense Blue
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 25k
USD 22,027$550,675 per carat
$82,746per carat
Lot 115
Fine emerald and diamond ring, by Bulgari
10.04 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
×2.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 250k – 347k
USD 830,766$82,746 per carat
$55,569per carat
Lot 80
A ruby and diamond cluster ring
5.00 ct · Burma · No heat
×10.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 277,847$55,569 per carat
$39,009per carat
Lot 98
A diamond single-stone ring, by de beers
3.01 ct · D · VVS1
×1.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 56k – 83k
USD 117,417$39,009 per carat
$38,386per carat
Lot 114
An emerald and diamond bracelet, by Bulgari
2.72 ct · Insignificant oil
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 111k
USD 104,409$38,386 per carat
$27,750per carat
Lot 76
Pair of sapphire and diamond 'Pavilion' earrings, by Graff
0.70 ct · G · VVS1
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 19,425$27,750 per carat
$26,665per carat
Lot 79
An emerald and diamond ring, by garrard
2.94 ct · Colombia · Insignificant oil
×2.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 78,394$26,665 per carat
$25,273per carat
Lot 69
A diamond 'Rosette' necklace, by Graff
0.70 ct · F · VS1
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 17,691$25,273 per carat
$21,179per carat
Lot 86
A diamond snowflake necklace, by Graff
0.71 ct · F · VVS2
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 14k
USD 15,037$21,179 per carat
$18,846per carat
Lot 101
A diamond single-stone ring, by boodles
5.08 ct · G · VS1
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 69k – 97k
USD 95,738$18,846 per carat
$17,691per carat
Lot 67
A diamond 'Halo' ring, by Graff
1.00 ct · G · VVS2
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 17,691$17,691 per carat
$16,352per carat
Lot 87
A sapphire and diamond ring
7.87 ct · Burma · No heat
×1.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 69k – 97k
USD 128,691$16,352 per carat
Sapphires 5 lots
$16,352per carat
Lot 87
A sapphire and diamond ring
7.87 ct · Burma · No heat
×1.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 69k – 97k
USD 128,691$16,352 per carat
$87,066price paid
Lot 70
Pair of sapphire and diamond pendent earrings
Ceylon · No heat
×1.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 42k – 69k
USD 87,066
Lot 108
A sapphire and diamond ring
16.56 ct · Ceylon · No heat
Estimate USD 56k – 83k
Not sold
$1,402per carat
Lot 81
A sapphire and diamond ring, by grima,
18.81 ct
×1.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 14k – 17k
USD 26,363$1,402 per carat
Lot 90
A sapphire and diamond dress ring
7.09 ct
Estimate USD 11k – 14k
Not sold
Emeralds 6 lots
$82,746per carat
Lot 115
Fine emerald and diamond ring, by Bulgari
10.04 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
×2.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 250k – 347k
USD 830,766$82,746 per carat
$26,665per carat
Lot 79
An emerald and diamond ring, by garrard
2.94 ct · Colombia · Insignificant oil
×2.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 78,394$26,665 per carat
$10,261per carat
Lot 113
Pair of emerald and diamond pendent earrings, by Bulgari
5.95 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 49k – 62k
USD 61,050$10,261 per carat
$4,588per carat
Lot 58
An emerald and diamond ring
6.88 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 28k – 42k
USD 31,566$4,588 per carat
Lot 92
An emerald and diamond ring,
7.36 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
Estimate USD 56k – 83k
Not sold
$38,386per carat
Lot 114
An emerald and diamond bracelet, by Bulgari
2.72 ct · Insignificant oil
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 111k
USD 104,409$38,386 per carat
Pearls and cultured pearls 12 lots
$78,394price paid
Lot 35
A natural pearl and diamond necklace, by nannini
×4.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 17k
USD 78,394
$43,706price paid
Lot 96
A natural pearl and diamond necklace
×3.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
USD 43,706
$28,097price paid
Lot 33
Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 25k – 35k
USD 28,097
$15,922price paid
Lot 56
A cultured pearl and diamond-set collar and earclip suite, by ferdinando sandi, (2)
×1.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
USD 15,922
$52,378price paid
Lot 112
A mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Serpenti' bracelet, by Bulgari
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 42k – 69k
USD 52,378
$9,199price paid
Lot 17
Pair of archeaological revival gold, turquoise and seed pearl tassel earrings, circa 1865
×3.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 3k
USD 9,199
$7,961price paid
Lot 3
A pearl necklace with emerald and diamond clasp
×4.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 1k – 2k
USD 7,961
$7,076price paid
Lot 111
A mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Serpenti' ring, by Bulgari
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 7,076
$1,061price paid
Lot 6
A pearl and diamond bangle,
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 694 – 971
USD 1,061
Lot 93
Pair of pearl and diamond pendent earrings
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
Not sold
Lot 22
A pearl, diamond and gem-set bracelet, locket and brooch suite, by carlo giuliano, circa 1890, with later modifications
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
Not sold
Lot 110
Pair of mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Serpenti' earrings, by Bulgari
Estimate USD 7k – 11k
Not sold
Signed jewels 31 lots
$82,746per carat
Lot 115
Fine emerald and diamond ring, by Bulgari
10.04 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
×2.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 250k – 347k
USD 830,766$82,746 per carat
$38,386per carat
Lot 114
An emerald and diamond bracelet, by Bulgari
2.72 ct · Insignificant oil
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 111k
USD 104,409$38,386 per carat
$10,261per carat
Lot 113
Pair of emerald and diamond pendent earrings, by Bulgari
5.95 ct · Colombia · Minor oil
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 49k – 62k
USD 61,050$10,261 per carat
$52,378price paid
Lot 112
A mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Serpenti' bracelet, by Bulgari
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 42k – 69k
USD 52,378
$33,300price paid
Lot 109
Pair of gem-set 'Sapphire flower' earrings, by Bulgari
×3.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 7k – 11k
USD 33,300
$11,499price paid
Lot 30
An amethyst and diamond 'Trombino' ring, by Bulgari,
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
USD 11,499
$9,730price paid
Lot 49
An agate intaglio ring, by Bulgari
×1.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 9,730
$7,076price paid
Lot 111
A mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Serpenti' ring, by Bulgari
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 7,076
Lot 110
Pair of mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Serpenti' earrings, by Bulgari
Estimate USD 7k – 11k
Not sold
$52,378price paid
Lot 50
A gold 'Tv' bangle, by Cartier,
×4.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
USD 52,378
$22,894price paid
Lot 78
Pair of emerald and diamond 'Gypsy' earrings, by Graff
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 28k – 35k
USD 22,894
$19,425price paid
Lot 53
Pair of diamond pendent earrings, by Graff
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 19,425
$27,750per carat
Lot 76
Pair of sapphire and diamond 'Pavilion' earrings, by Graff
0.70 ct · G · VVS1
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 19,425$27,750 per carat
$17,691per carat
Lot 67
A diamond 'Halo' ring, by Graff
1.00 ct · G · VVS2
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 17,691$17,691 per carat
$25,273per carat
Lot 69
A diamond 'Rosette' necklace, by Graff
0.70 ct · F · VS1
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 17,691$25,273 per carat
$21,179per carat
Lot 86
A diamond snowflake necklace, by Graff
0.71 ct · F · VVS2
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 14k
USD 15,037$21,179 per carat
$14,153price paid
Lot 64
A diamond necklace, by Graff
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 14k
USD 14,153
$13,268price paid
Lot 77
An emerald and diamond 'Gypsy' necklace, by Graff
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 14k
USD 13,268
$4,953price paid
Lot 83
A diamond snowflake pendant, by Graff
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 4,953
$3,538price paid
Lot 84
A diamond snowflake pendant, by Graff
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 3,538
$3,184price paid
Lot 66
Pair of ruby cufflinks, by Graff
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 3,184
$2,477price paid
Lot 68
A pink sapphire eternity ring, by Graff
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 2,477
Lot 75
A diamond bombé ring, by Graff
Estimate USD 69k – 83k
Not sold
Lot 85
Pair of ruby and diamond chandelier earrings, by Graff
Estimate USD 28k – 42k
Not sold
Lot 51
Pair of sapphire-set cufflinks, by hermès,
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
Not sold
$66,253price paid
Lot 72
An aquamarine, amethyst, diamond and ebony bangle, by JAR
×2.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 66,253
$8,845price paid
Lot 44
An oxidised and gem-set owl brooch, by rené boivin, circa 1980
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 8,845
$21,159price paid
Lot 74
A rock crystal and diamond bracelet, by Seaman Schepps
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
USD 21,159
Lot 97
A diamond 'Lucida' ring, by tiffany
3.27 ct
Estimate USD 35k – 42k
Not sold
$7,961price paid
Lot 42
Pair of malachite 'Magic alhambra' pendent earrings, by Van Cleef & Arpels
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 7,961
$7,076price paid
Lot 41
A malachite 'Magic alhambra' bracelet, by van cleef and arpels
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 7,076
Vintage 13 lots
$260,503price paid
Lot 107
A 19th century spinel and diamond necklace and bracelet (2)
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 208k – 347k
USD 260,503
$118,284price paid
Lot 103
Late 19th century emerald, pearl and diamond bangle
×2.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 28k – 42k
USD 118,284
$55,847price paid
Lot 104
Mid 19th century onyx cameo, enamel, pearl and diamond bracelet
×2.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 55,847
$33,300price paid
Lot 32
Art Deco multi gem-set and diamond pendant,
×4.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 33,300
$22,894price paid
Lot 89
Art Deco diamond bracelet,
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 22,894
$22,894price paid
Lot 28
Pair of mid-20th century diamond bangles
×1.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 14k
USD 22,894
$15,922price paid
Lot 18
Late 17th century gold and quartz ring
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
USD 15,922
$15,037price paid
Lot 91
Art Deco diamond double-clip brooch/bangle combination,
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 15,037
$12,383price paid
Lot 61
A vari-coloured sapphire and gem-set necklace, circa 1940
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 17k
USD 12,383
$8,492price paid
Lot 21
A chrysoberyl plaque ring, portuguese, late 18th century
×1.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
USD 8,492
Lot 29
Art Deco diamond bracelet, french, circa 1930
Estimate USD 35k – 42k
Not sold
Lot 59
A sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950
Estimate USD 28k – 42k
Not sold
Lot 99
Pair of diamond earrings, circa 1950
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
Not sold
Other jewels 49 lots
$7,573per carat
Lot 60
A diamond single-stone ring
8.29 ct
×1.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 31k – 39k
USD 62,784$7,573 per carat
$52,378price paid
Lot 106
Pair of spinel and diamond earrings
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 35k – 49k
USD 52,378
$12,996per carat
Lot 88
A diamond single-stone ring
3.63 ct · E · VS2
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 28k – 42k
USD 47,175$12,996 per carat
$14,929per carat
Lot 94
A diamond single-stone ring
3.16 ct · D · VS2
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 28k – 42k
USD 47,175$14,929 per carat
$6,307per carat
Lot 63
A diamond single-stone ring
6.93 ct
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 25k
USD 43,706$6,307 per carat
$5,832per carat
Lot 26
A spinel and diamond ring,
6.90 ct · Burma · No indications of treatment
×1.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
USD 40,238$5,832 per carat
$40,238price paid
Lot 27
A diamond necklace and pair of pendent earrings, circa 1820
×1.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
USD 40,238
$35,034price paid
Lot 23
An archaeological revival ancient assyrian seal necklace, by john brogden,
×3.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
USD 35,034
$28,097price paid
Lot 31
An emerald and diamond bracelet,
×1.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
USD 28,097
$28,097price paid
Lot 13
A gold gate bracelet, circa 1880
×3.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 28,097
$5,179per carat
Lot 54
A diamond single-stone ring
5.09 ct
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 26,363$5,179 per carat
$26,363price paid
Lot 36
Pair of ruby and diamond earclips, by nannini
×2.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 7k – 10k
USD 26,363
$5,449per carat
Lot 38
A diamond single-stone ring
4.52 ct
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 24,628$5,449 per carat
$24,628price paid
Lot 105
A topaz and diamond ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 24,628
$4,163per carat
Lot 15
A diamond single-stone ring
5.50 ct
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
USD 22,894$4,163 per carat
$10,527per carat
Lot 65
Pair of diamond earstuds
2.01 ct · J · SI2
×1.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 14k
USD 21,159$10,527 per carat
$4,253per carat
Lot 55
A diamond single-stone pendant
4.16 ct
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 17k
USD 17,691$4,253 per carat
$15,037price paid
Lot 34
A ruby and diamond bracelet, by a. vega,
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
USD 15,037
$14,153price paid
Lot 19
An archaeological revival gold and lapis lazuli bracelet, french, circa 1865
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 17k
USD 14,153
$14,153price paid
Lot 8
Pair of diamond flower earclips
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 14,153
$13,268price paid
Lot 24
A diamond aigrette, circa 1790
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 17k
USD 13,268
$12,383price paid
Lot 14
A gold, turquoise and gem-set serpent necklace,
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
USD 12,383
$12,383price paid
Lot 12
A gold bangle,
×3.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 12,383
$11,499price paid
Lot 10
A rock crystal and diamond pendant,
×2.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 11,499
$10,614price paid
Lot 11
An enamel and diamond pendant,
×2.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 10,614
$9,730price paid
Lot 2
A ruby and diamond tiara ornament,
×1.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
USD 9,730
$9,730price paid
Lot 25
A silver lion ring, by mosheh oved,
×4.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 1k – 2k
USD 9,730
$8,845price paid
Lot 9
A gold and enamel pendant,
×3.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 3k
USD 8,845
$7,076price paid
Lot 47
A fancy link bracelet,
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 7,076
$6,722price paid
Lot 73
An aquamarine, sapphire and diamond ring
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
USD 6,722
$5,661price paid
Lot 7
A garnet and diamond brooch,
×2.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 3k
USD 5,661
$5,307price paid
Lot 16
Pair of gold pendent earrings, circa 1837
×1.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 3k
USD 5,307
$4,953price paid
Lot 4
An emerald and diamond ring,
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 3k
USD 4,953
$4,600price paid
Lot 5
A diamond heart ring,
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 3k
USD 4,600
Lot 102
A diamond rivière
4.10 ct
Estimate USD 118k – 139k
Not sold
Lot 71
A diamond, rock crystal and enamel dress ring
Estimate USD 42k – 56k
Not sold
Lot 43
A diamond pendant
4.55 ct
Estimate USD 21k – 28k
Not sold
Lot 40
A diamond bracelet, by chantecler,
Estimate USD 18k – 25k
Not sold
Lot 37
A sapphire and diamond brooch, by aldao,
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
Not sold
Lot 62
Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings
Estimate USD 14k – 21k
Not sold
Lot 100
A diamond necklace,
Estimate USD 17k – 21k
Not sold
Lot 20
A gold and enamel bracelet, french, circa 1880
Estimate USD 11k – 17k
Not sold
Lot 45
A fancy-link bracelet, by georges lenfant,
Estimate USD 14k – 17k
Not sold
Lot 39
Pair of ruby and diamond earclips, circa 1960
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
Not sold
Lot 82
A diamond bracelet,
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
Not sold
Lot 95
A diamond bracelet
Estimate USD 7k – 10k
Not sold
Lot 52
Pair of sapphire and diamond cufflinks,
Estimate USD 6k – 8k
Not sold
Lot 46
A ruby and diamond dress ring,
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
Not sold
Lot 48
Pair of hessonite garnet cufflinks, by charles holl,
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
Not sold
Prices are the prices paid, buyer’s premium included, as Bonhams publishes them; prices per carat and comparisons with the estimates use them too (Bonhams estimates do not include the premium). Prices in USD at the ECB rate of 28 April 2021. Photographs © Bonhams 2021.
Stones seen before
4 lots of this sale have been offered at auction before: the same stone, found by its laboratory report and weight. Resales

Lot 57 · $22,027
A fancy-coloured diamond brooch, by j. friedman,
0.04 ct · Fancy Intense Blue · GIA 6213135669



