AstaGuru’s upcoming auction, ‘The Exceptionals‘, set for 22nd-23rd October 2024 will feature a magnificent collection of jewellery, vintage silver, and rare timepieces.
The jewellery selection includes both traditional Indian and Western-style designs, showcasing natural pearls, Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, and extraordinary fine natural diamonds. Also highlighted are creations by renowned Western brands like Cartier and Pomellato, alongside pieces influenced by the Art Deco movement.
Jay Sagar, Jewellery Expert, AstaGuru Auction House, comments, “We take immense pleasure in offering a phenomenal curation of jewellery pieces that are impeccably executed with exquisite gemstones such as Zambian and Colombian emeralds, natural pearls, magnificent diamonds and rare Burmese rubies. Each of these pieces are a testament to the craftsmanship of modern and vintage jewellery. The selection offered is ideal for any collector, new and seasoned alike, with a variety of minimalist and opulent pieces.”
Here are some stunning pieces that will go under the hammer:
The three-row Zambian emerald bead necklace, comprising 211 perfectly shaped and finely matched graduating emerald beads strung together with a chedia. The emerald beads have a perfect saturation of green and showcase a regal lustre adding to the opulence of this necklace.
Estimate: Rs. 3,73,15,000 to Rs. 4,50,00,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL DIAMOND set wrought in 18-karat white gold designed with diamonds in round, marquise and baguette cuts. The necklace features graduating diamond baguettes with a fringe of diamond marquises. The necklace is accompanied with matching ear pendants.
Estimate: Rs. 1,52,00,000 to Rs. 1,60,00,000
A FANCY SHAPED DIAMOND RING set in 18-karat white gold crowned with a 5.43-carat fancy heptagonal modified diamond, flanked on either side with a half-moon cut diamond.
Estimate: Rs. 29,00,000 to Rs. 35,00,000
AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF EMERALD & DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS set in gold spotlight on a pair of large old mine pear-shaped Colombian emeralds, enhanced with round diamonds, marquise and pear-cuts, and diamond carré.
Estimate: Rs. 62,00,000 to Rs. 70,00,000
AN IMPRESSIVE DIAMOND BROOCH in 18-karat white gold ribbon swirl pattern showcasing the excellent fine jewellery making technique, particularly with regard to the setting and application of the incorporated diamond baguettes.
Estimate: Rs. 20,00,000 – Rs. 25,00,000
A PAIR OF YELLOW DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS set in 18-karat white and yellow gold and encrusted with yellow and white rose cut diamonds.
Estimate: Rs. 14,50,000 to Rs. 16,50,000
An extremely flexible GOLD & DIAMOND NECKLACE crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, with each motif set with marquise-cut diamonds.
Estimate: Rs. 29,15,000 to Rs. 35,00,000
AN IMPORTANT DROP & DIAMOND SET designed as three rows of diamonds, each culminating with a fringe of Burmese ruby drops. All three rows are integrated with side panels set with diamonds, attached to a chain set with diamonds.
Estimate: Rs. 1,41,75,000 to Rs. 1,50,00,000
AN EMERALD CABOCHON & DIAMOND PENDANT set in white gold is inspired by the Art Deco era. The pendant is set in 18-karat white gold with diamonds, emeralds and a central large cabochon Colombian emerald. Further decorated with
black onyx detailing and secured to an 18-karat white gold chain.
Estimate: Rs. 13,75,000 to Rs. 15,75,000