So thrilled to reveal you a few of the highlights from Sotheby’s upcoming auction on February 9th– Jewels Online: Part II Just in time for Valentine’s Day! I was delighted when the invite came through to choose my preferred jewellery lots from a lot of beautiful pieces. And although I was jet-lagged and it was simply days after my wedding, I chose to go for it and shoot an editorial and video in my normal GEMOLOGUE signature design for Sotheby’s site, social networks and newsletter.
Having had no previous luck shopping online for my bridal gown, I was happily shocked to find how enjoyable and practical an online jewellery auction can be. If you like online shopping as much as I do, you need to attempt it. It will enliven your online shopping experience profoundly and you’ll be shocked by the jewellery deals you can discover. Some of them are really special! Just due to the fact that you’re bidding on gems from a prominent auction home like Sotheby’s , it does not imply you’ll be paying more.
Shopping online is so on pattern today. Online jewellery auctions just gemify the shopping experience, including secret and intrigue to what seems like a witch hunt. It’s thrilling. What’s more, you no longer need to pay a purchaser’s premium on a last online sales. Now’s your opportunity to participate in the enjoyable and discover a few of your own treasures at Sotheby’s Jewels Online: Part II
Online bidding begins on February 9 to 19 at 1 p.m. GMT.
If you have actually never ever bid at an online jewellery auction in the past, I have actually created a couple of ideas to assist you comprehend the auction purchasing procedure, along with a few of the terms typically utilized at an auction:
HOW TO QUOTE AT AN ONLINE JEWELLERY AUCTION
1 PRODUCE AN ACCOUNT
First, you’ll require to sign up on the Sotheby’s site here and enter your charge card information to confirm your identity. Do not forget to confirm your e-mail.
2 FIND JEWELLERY AUCTION && REGISTER TO QUOTE
Search for JewelsOnline: Part II, and search the brochure to discover products you want to bid on. It will take a couple of minutes prior to you get approval. Don’ t forget to include upcoming auctions to your Google calendar, so you do not lose out. On February 9th, once the jewellery auction begins at 1PM GMT, you will see the number of quotes have actually been positioned, what’s popular and just how much time you have actually delegated bid. Bidding begins as low as $300 It’s a truly interesting shopping experience and an excellent method to include glamour to your jewellery closet.
3 BROWSE MY CURATED ITEMS AND LOCATION A QUOTE
Scroll down to see my jewellery curation of Sotheby’s Auction: JewelsOnline: Part II and watch the GEMOLOGUE behind the scenes video It will provide you an up-close feel and look of a few of the gems in this sale and assist you to choose your favourites. It’s essential to see how jewellery searches, and you understand I never ever release item shots without attempting whatever! You can likewise search lots in the e-catalogue to see the bidding variety. Each lot is provided a low and high price quote, showing a variety in which the lot may cost auction. Estimates are based upon previous auction records of equivalent pieces. As quickly as you put and verify your quote quantity, it will be sent. Sotheby’s will acknowledge the greatest bidder through the online bidding system, and the fortunate owner will be notifed.
4 DON’T QUOTE LISTED BELOW THE RESERVE
Unless suggested, all lots undergo a reserve. This is the private minimum hammer rate at which a lot will be offered. The reserve is usually set at a portion of the most affordable price quote and will not surpass this quantity. A pop-up screen will inform you if your quote does not satisfy the reserve. Some gems and watches are used without reserve and will be offered to the greatest bidder if you sent a quote equivalent to or in excess of $50
5 COLLECT YOUR GEMS
Once your payment has actually been gotten and cleared, your jewellery purchase is prepared for pick-up. Unless otherwise concurred by Sotheby’s, all purchases should be declared by the 30 th calendar day following a sale. This is a small hassle and not like Net- A-Porter or MATCHESFASHION where shipping and handling are covered.
6 CHECK EXPORT AND AUTHORIZATIONS
If you can not gather your gems face to face and you require to deliver your products overseas, understand that Sotheby’s and the Consignor make no representations or service warranties regarding whether any lot is or is exempt to export or import limitations or any embargoes.
You can discover more details on how to bid at a Sotheby’s online-only auction here
LOT
TIFFANY & & CO. 1950 s BRACELET
This gorgeous gold bracelet integrates curb and braided connecting for a chunky, 3 dimensional feel and look. This bracelet has a great deal of motion to it, which I like, as it curves to your wrist. Signed by Tiffany & &Co, it is roughly 182 mm in length and weighs about 79.2 grams. Estimate: ₤2000
Don’ t pass this lot up. It is an overall deal and has tremendous resalable worth.
Beautifully textured in gold, a terrific addition to your work closet, and a timeless in style, this oval link bracelet is roughly 210 mm in length and weighs about 104.9 grams, with French assay and partial maker’s marks. Estimate: ₤2000
A classic, timeless, beauty, this textured bracelet is among my preferred lots from JewelsOnline: Part II
SCAVIA SET OF PERIDOT AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
There’s something warm and classic about these fantastic earrings. The balance of the piece uses like a hoop style, however the angular aspects include another measurement, highlighted with a rectangle-shaped step-cut peridot and brilliant-cut diamonds. Estimate: ₤900
A timeless Scavia style, this clip earring included Italian maker’s marks and case stampedScavia They are signed by Scavia, Domenico Scavia, began the Scavia jewellery custom with his very first workshop in Italy in1911 A special style revealing the gorgeous art of Italian jewellery-making custom, using these fantastic earrings resembles using a piece of history.
MORGANITE, TSAVORITE GARNET, RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
A stunning style of not one however 2 flowers, each with their own specific qualities andbeauty One is collet-set with a circular-cut morganite, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, surrounded by circular-cut tsavorite garnet and circular-cut ruby petals. The other flower is wonderfully various, more modest and surrounded in innocence, absolutely uninformed of its own beauty as it tucks under the petals of its more elegant partner. This flower is set with circular-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamond petals, and features maker’s marks; size O 1/2. Estimate: ₤1000
You ‘d be insane not to bid on this beauty! But you’ll need to out-bid me initially, due to the fact that although this lot function is not signed, it’s one declaration ring that deserves the danger.
TSAVORITE GARNET, DIAMOND AND AMETHYST RING
You understand just how much I like jewelled animals and this snake style, set with tsavorite garnets and circular-cut diamonds, fits perfectly on the finger (Size O 1/2). I like how the eyes are highlighted with circular-cut amethysts. Estimate: ₤1000
It’s an expressive piece and the type of ring that will empower you. Wear this ring and stimulate the animal spirit of the snake, an innovative vital force with the power to change you. Are you prepared for that? Start bidding!
RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH, EARLY 20 TH CENTURY
Tie those hearts in bows, open your minds to love and prepare for Valentine’s Day! A stunning present for your sweetie, this brooch is set with circular- and calibré-cut rubies and circular-cut and increased diamonds, with a suspending pear-shaped diamond drop. Estimate: ₤1500
Nothing states Valentine’s Day rather like a rubied heart. A 20 th century brooch would make a distinct present certainly. But you’ll need to outbid me initially. I can’t withstand the special of this piece, the great bows and flowers sufficed to capture my eye, however the diamond drop recorded my heart. It’s the best last touch to such a beautiful piece.
CHANTECLER RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
This lot is abundant enough for royalty and produced a king! According to ancient Hindu culture, rubies symbolised power, enthusiasm and defense and were referred to as ‘Rajnapura’ or the King ofGems It is a gorgeous oval ruby, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds (size M 1/2), and signed byChantecler It likewise features a gemological report. Estimate: ₤4500
If you have not become aware of Chantecler gems, you’re losing out. I found them throughout my journeys to Capri, the Island of joie de vivre. They are popular for being loved by numerous popular females who liked the way of life of this gorgeous island. Some Chantecler customers consist of JackieOnassis, Audrey Hepburn,IngridBergman, Maria Callas, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Liz Taylor and Grace Kelly.
This lot would make a considerable present to an enjoyed one for Valentine’sDay I like the diamond setting and how it raises the ruby into the spotlight. An ideal night gem.
We all imagine the best emerald ring and online auctions appear to use a large choice of timeless charms. This ring is set with a step-cut emerald, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, to a scroll etched install (size K), and it features the critical gemological report. Estimate ₤1500
Such a gorgeous, classic setting in this lot. The fantastic cut diamonds mesmerised me with their substantial shimmer and timeless setting. The best emerald for each lady.
Such a splendidly contemporary aim to this style and a love the the pendant style and the method the entire relocations. Set with circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, there’s a particular bridal attraction and night glam to these earrings. Comes with screw and butterfly fittings and is accompanied by a gemological report. Estimate ₤1500
BOUCHERON DIAMOND RING AND GOLD RING
Both rings in this lot are signed by Boucheron and hold adequate compound to bring that mark! The very first ring has a fluted style and is set with brilliant-cut diamonds (size H) that makes it the best for your pinky. Putting this ring on is a genuine reward. It’s nearly as if it were made simply for the pinky. The other style is a substantial, plain gold band (size P 1/2) of timeless style and enduring quality. This ring is likewise signed with French assay and maker’s marks. Estimate: ₤1100
TIFFANY & & CO. TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING
Who can withstand tourmalines, specifically when they’re signed by Tiffany & &Co(***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** )with green and pink cabochon tourmalines, spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds (size N), this is a signature style and will be scooped up rapidly. Estimate ₤750
FANCY RED DIAMOND, PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Set with a square expensive red diamond weighing 0.19 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and pink diamonds, to brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, size M 1/2. Accompanied by a GIA gemological report and a facsimile of an appraisal. Estimate ₤50,000
Red diamonds are so uncommon that I have actually just seen 3 or 4 in my entire profession as a jewellery blog writer. So when I saw this lot, I needed to do a double take. Even though this red rarity is just 0.19 carats, surrounding white and pink diamonds assist it to stick out.
SAPPHIRE, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH/PENDANT
The best household gem and a piece to do a bride-to-be proud on her wedding, the surmount of ribbon bow style, set with single-cut diamonds, calibré-cut sapphires and a cultured pearl features a removable suspending pendant of open work foliate style set with oval and calibré-cut sapphires, single-cut diamonds and a cultured pearl. Estimate: ₤2000
Such a gorgeous piece, it nearly appears like it was created for royalty to use in their hair. That would be my option for this piece. If just I had actually understood about this prior to my own weddings, I would have altered my strategies to a castle wedding event and boil down the aisle with this piece adorning my hair. Sapphire and pearls, so castle worthwhile!
Every jewellery box requires a diamond ring or 2, and one with 3 diamonds is even much better. Set with 3 brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 2.03, 0.69 and 0.67 carats respectively, size M 1/2. Estimate: ₤3000
Elegant and gorgeous and a deal at that price quote, this diamond trinity would make a perfect engagement ring.
VAN CLEEF & & ARPELS MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND BLUE-GREEN EARRINGS, ‘SWEET ALHAMBRA’
Can’ t wait to enjoy the quotes on these stunning set of earrings. So classically Van Cleef & &(***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** )each earring is set with a mother-of-pearl quatrefoil concept, suspending a butterfly blue-green, signed VCA, numbered, Swiss and French assay marks. Also features a fitted case, pouch and bag stamped Van Cleef & &Arpels Estimate: ₤5000
Butterfly and clover concepts are incredibly signature of VCA. An essential for each jewellery enthusiast. The winner of this lot will be the envy of all her buddies. Don’ t forget to sign up online to enjoy all the enjoyable and location a quote on your preferred product.
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