{"id":34903,"date":"2026-01-28T11:43:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=34903"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:13:40","slug":"rare-emeralds-basra-pearls-art-deco-jewels-shine-at-astagurus-january-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/rare-emeralds-basra-pearls-art-deco-jewels-shine-at-astagurus-january-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Emeralds, Basra Pearls & Art Deco Jewels Shine at AstaGuru\u2019s January Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

AstaGuru\u00a0successfully concluded its\u00a0\u2018<\/span>Legacy Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces<\/span><\/a>\u2019\u00a0auction, presenting a curated\u00a0selection\u00a0of timeless\u00a0jewellery, heritage silver, and design-led timepieces. Held online on\u00a015\u201316 January 2026,\u00a0the auction brought together collectors and connoisseurs for a thoughtfully assembled offering that spanned royal provenance, vintage elegance, and modern craftsmanship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the highlights of the auction were the following standout lots:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>pectacular<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Colombian Emerald & Diamond Choker<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>emerged<\/span>\u00a0as one of the\u00a0<\/span>stand<\/span>out<\/span>\u00a0lots<\/span>!\u00a0<\/span>Cent<\/span>e<\/span>re<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0around a vivid\u00a0<\/span>cushion-cut 32.06-carat\u00a0<\/span>Colombian emerald and framed by an\u00a0<\/span>elaborate<\/span>\u00a0arrangement of diamonds, the choker exemplified the enduring appeal of heirloom-quality gemstones paired with contemporary design, reinforcing strong collector interest in rare emerald statement jewels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Estimate<\/span>d between\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 1,43,71,000 – \u20b9 1,75,00,000<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>the choker<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>was sold<\/span>\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 1,73,88,910<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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An\u00a0<\/span>i<\/span>mportant\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Art Deco Diamond & Colombian Emerald\u00a0<\/span>Brooch<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Circa: 1930<\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>platinum brooch is\u00a0<\/span>centered<\/span>\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span>five richly hued collet-set Colombian emerald cabochons<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>totalling<\/span>\u00a0approximately\u00a0<\/span>32 carats,<\/span>\u00a0framed by an intricate arrangement of old cut, round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds amounting to\u00a0<\/span>nearly<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>11.50<\/span>\u00a0carats.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Estimate<\/span>d between\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 97,00,000 – \u20b9 1,20,00,000<\/span>, the vintage piece fetche<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 1,17,37,000<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>tunning<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Emerald, Spinel & Basra Pearl Necklace & Ear Pendants<\/span><\/span><\/a>, c<\/span>irca:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>e<\/span>arly 20th century<\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>stood out for its regal composition and traditional craftsmanship<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Th<\/span>e\u00a0<\/span>necklace reflects the grandeur of\u00a0<\/span>jewellery<\/span>\u00a0tradition in early 20th-century Rajasthan.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Crafted in gold using the\u00a0<\/span>kundan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>technique, the set features richly\u00a0<\/span>coloured<\/span>\u00a0emeralds and\u00a0<\/span>spinels<\/span>, complemented by natural Basra pearls that lend softness and movement to the design.\u00a0<\/span>The period piece\u00a0<\/span><\/span>e<\/span>stimate<\/span>d between\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 38,69,500 – \u20b9 44,00,000<\/span>\u00a0went under the hammer for\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 46,82,095<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span>r<\/span>are\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Emerald, Spinel & Basra Pearl Necklace<\/span><\/span><\/a>, c<\/span>irca:\u00a0<\/span>e<\/span>arly 1900<\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>distinguished itself with a compelling interplay of\u00a0<\/span>colour<\/span>, texture and traditional craftsmanship. Composed of richly saturated emeralds and deep-toned\u00a0<\/span>spinels<\/span>\u00a0set in a refined framework and accented with lustrous natural Basra pearls, the necklace exemplified heirloom-<\/span>calibre<\/span>\u00a0quality and period character.\u00a0<\/span>Incidentally, this piece<\/span>\u00a0is over one hundred years old\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>or National Art Treasure<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>cannot be exported out of India as per\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>Antiques and Art Treasures Act, 1972<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Estimate<\/span>d between\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 31,68,500 – \u20b9 37,00,000<\/span>, it sold for\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 38,33,885<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span>c<\/span>lassic<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Three-Strand Diamond Bracelet<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>drew significant collector interest for its elegance and refined proportion.\u00a0<\/span>Composed of\u00a0<\/span>three strands<\/span>\u00a0of well-matched\u00a0<\/span>old-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds<\/span>, the bracelet is<\/span>\u00a0executed in 18<\/span>-karat<\/span>\u00a0white gold<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>balanced symmetry<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0<\/span>versatile diamond\u00a0<\/span>bracelet was<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>es<\/span><\/span>timate<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0between\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 28,37,000<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0realised\u00a0<\/span>above<\/span>\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>upper\u00a0<\/span>estimate at\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 34,32,770<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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An\u00a0<\/span>e<\/span>xquisite<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Cocktail Ring<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0captured attention with its bold presence and refined gemstone artistry. Set with a\u00a0<\/span>central\u00a0<\/span>3.18<\/span>-carat\u00a0<\/span>fancy\u00a0<\/span>colour<\/span>\u00a0brown diamond\u00a0<\/span>framed by meticulously\u00a0<\/span>round-brilliant and rose-cut<\/span>\u00a0diamonds, the design-forward\u00a0<\/span>ring was estimated to\u00a0<\/span>be\u00a0<\/span>sold<\/span>\u00a0between\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u20b9 14,36,000 – \u20b9 16,36,<\/span>000<\/span>, realised<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 17,37,560.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>f<\/span>eaturing a richly hued\u00a0<\/span>13.70-carat\u00a0<\/span>Colombian emerald at its\u00a0<\/span>centre<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>is\u00a0<\/span>flanked by\u00a0<\/span>rose-cut and round brilliant-cut<\/span>\u00a0diamonds in a classic yet impactful setting<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Estimate<\/span>d between\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 16,82,500 – \u20b9 19,00,000<\/span>, it sold for\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 22,39,408<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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An Opulent<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Burmese Ruby & Diamond Suite\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a>commanded attention with its rich\u00a0<\/span>colour<\/span>\u00a0narrative and harmonious design. Anchored by\u00a0<\/span>50 carats of\u00a0<\/span>intensely saturated Burmese rubies of exceptional hue and clarity, the suite was\u00a0<\/span>elevated by finely matched diamonds set in a sophisticated composition<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>silver<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Estimated to sell between\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u20b9 20,00,000 – \u20b9 25,00,000<\/span>, the\u00a0<\/span>suite\u00a0<\/span>sold\u00a0<\/span>for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u20b9 24,20,000<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0pair of\u00a0<\/span>Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ear Pendants<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0drew notable interest\u00a0with\u00a0their vivid\u00a0colour\u00a0and refined execution.\u00a0The linear, drop\u00a0earrings\u00a0featured\u00a011.45 carats\u00a0of\u00a0verdant\u00a0Colombian emeralds accented by well-matched diamonds in a balanced, elegant design.\u00a0E<\/span>stimated\u00a0between\u00a0\u20b9 9,02,000 – \u20b9 14,00,000, the earrings fetched\u00a0\u20b9 10,91,420.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking on the\u00a0jewellery\u00a0segment,\u00a0Romil Dalal, Associate Director &\u00a0Jewellery\u00a0Expert at\u00a0AstaGuru\u00a0Auction House,\u00a0said, \u201cThis auction marked a strong and encouraging start to the year. The results reflect a growing appreciation for\u00a0jewellery\u00a0that brings together craftsmanship,\u00a0provenance\u00a0and enduring value, with collectors increasingly gravitating towards heirloom-quality pieces. From\u00a0<\/span>jadau\u00a0<\/span><\/i>and\u00a0<\/span>kundan\u00a0<\/span><\/i>sets, rare\u00a0<\/span>sarpechs<\/span><\/i>\u00a0and Mughal-inspired creations to\u00a0meenakari\u00a0jewellery, traditional\u00a0<\/span>guluband<\/span><\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>bajuband<\/span><\/i>, the catalogue offered depth and diversity. The inclusion of geometric Art Deco jewels, classic Art Nouveau designs and select modern pieces further ensured broad appeal across collecting sensibilities.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AstaGuru\u00a0successfully concluded its\u00a0\u2018Legacy Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces\u2019\u00a0auction, presenting a curated\u00a0selection\u00a0of timeless\u00a0jewellery, heritage silver, and design-led timepieces. Held online on\u00a015\u201316 January 2026,\u00a0the auction brought together collectors and connoisseurs for a thoughtfully assembled offering that spanned royal provenance, vintage elegance, and modern craftsmanship.\u00a0 Among the highlights of the auction were the following standout lots:\u00a0 A\u00a0spectacular\u00a0Colombian Emerald &…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34904,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99,104],"tags":[],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-34903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design","category-features"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nRare Emeralds, Basra Pearls & Art Deco Jewels Shine at AstaGuru\u2019s January Auction - Solitaire magazine is a International jewellery magazine - India\u2019s leading B2B gem and jewellery magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"bingbot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/rare-emeralds-basra-pearls-art-deco-jewels-shine-at-astagurus-january-auction\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Rare Emeralds, Basra Pearls & Art Deco Jewels Shine at AstaGuru\u2019s January Auction - Solitaire magazine is a International jewellery magazine - India\u2019s leading B2B gem and jewellery magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"AstaGuru\u00a0successfully concluded its\u00a0\u2018Legacy Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces\u2019\u00a0auction, presenting a curated\u00a0selection\u00a0of timeless\u00a0jewellery, heritage silver, and design-led timepieces. 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