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Sothebys Magnificent Jewels - December 2020 Posted by Janet on November 14, 2020, 11:56 pm As we approach the final major auctions of the year, Sotheby's is holding its annual Winter Magnificent Jewels sale in New York. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/?showDetails&locale=en. Some interesting pieces, although I am struck by the number of items where a link to royal/historical figures is attributed without evidence in support. My personal favourite - a Boucheron necklace from the 1890s adapted from a tiara, which comes with a certificate of authentication. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/boucheron-silver-topped-gold-natural-pearl-and Pearl necklace allegedly belonging to Empress Eugenie https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/cartier-a-rare-natural-pearl-and-diamond-necklace Emerald brooch originally from the Marlborough family https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/silver-topped-gold-emerald-and-diamond-pendant A tiara allegedly which belonged to the Empress Elisabeth - I doubt this personally (I think the Empress had better jewels than this_ and no evidence is produced. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/silver-topped-gold-ruby-and-diamond-tiara Some earrings which I think Sotheby's are somewhat improperly trying to imply are the ones owned by Princess Beatrice of Great Britain - their wording "The style of these earclips is remarkably similar..." is quite crass. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/pair-of-silver-topped-gold-and-diamond-earclips

Re: Sothebys Magnificent Jewels - December 2020 Posted by Dave on November 15, 2020, 3:22 am, in reply to "Sothebys Magnificent Jewels - December 2020" Thanks Janet, this activity indicates that their remains great apatite in acquiring jewels. Regards, Dave. Previous Message As we approach the final major auctions of the year, Sotheby's is holding its annual Winter Magnificent Jewels sale in New York. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/?showDetails&locale=en . Some interesting pieces, although I am struck by the number of items where a link to royal/historical figures is attributed without evidence in support. My personal favourite - a Boucheron necklace from the 1890s adapted from a tiara, which comes with a certificate of authentication. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/boucheron-silver-topped-gold-natural-pearl-and Pearl necklace allegedly belonging to Empress Eugenie https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/cartier-a-rare-natural-pearl-and-diamond-necklace Emerald brooch originally from the Marlborough family https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/silver-topped-gold-emerald-and-diamond-pendant A tiara allegedly which belonged to the Empress Elisabeth - I doubt this personally (I think the Empress had better jewels than this_ and no evidence is produced. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/silver-topped-gold-ruby-and-diamond-tiara Some earrings which I think Sotheby's are somewhat improperly trying to imply are the ones owned by Princess Beatrice of Great Britain - their wording "The style of these earclips is remarkably similar..." is quite crass. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-5/pair-of-silver-topped-gold-and-diamond-earclips

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