Gold French Clip Earring

A Glittering Result: Bonhams Jewellery Sale Tops £3.2 Million

14.04.11

The top lot of the sale was an impressive pair of brilliant- cut diamond pendent earrings which surpassed the pre-sale estimate of £120,000 – 150,000 to sell for £240,000. A pair of diamond clip brooches by Cartier realised £228,000, over double the pre-sale estimate of £80,000- 100,000. Although diamond pieces of jewellery prevailed in the top ten lots, other highlights included a pink sapphire and diamond flower brooch, circa 1900, realistically modelled as a - A full sale room, busy telephone lines and fierce bidding resulted in a sale total of £3. The brooches, circa 1935, are a fantastic example of the pioneering nature of the French jewellery house, during a time when they were attempting to push the boundaries of design.

Source: Art Daily