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Rare Jewelry & Objets from the Collection Rare Jewelry & Objets from the Collection Eleuteri is recognized around the world as a leading source of and authority on rare jewelry and objets d’art. Father and son team Carlo and Wagner Eleuteri share a discerning curatorial eye for acquiring unique and important creations. These are some of the most memorable examples. BVLGARI A pair of cabochon ruby and diamond double clip brooches, circa 1960s. For- merly in the collection of Italian Dolce Vita actress Giovanna Ralli. conic brooches, earrings, and I rings in gold with cabochon emeralds, sapphires, rubies and diamonds, circa 1960. erpent necklace/belt in gold with pink and S white enamel, and pear-shaped sapphires. Formerly belonging to and commissioned by Di- ana Vreeland, circa 1970s. Exhibited in Bulgari’s international retrospective exhibitions. BVLGARI are set from Bulgari’s Stars-and-Stripes Collec- apis, diamond and enamel Rtion, circa 1971, to celebrate the opening of their L elephant necklace, circa 1970; first American boutique in New York’s Pierre Hotel. formerly owned by an African Yellow gold with red and blue enamel, lapis and royal family. Exhibited in Bul- diamonds, circa 1973. Exhibited in Bulgari’s interna- gari’s international retrospective tional retrospective exhibitions. exhibitions. angle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold with cabochon B emeralds and diamonds, circa 1970s. Ruby and diamond bangle of geometrical design, circa 1965. arure of geometric design P with amethysts, citrines, and diamonds, circa 1969. Exhibited in Bulgari’s international retro- spective exhibitions. BVLGARI onete evening bag in 18kt gold, M embellished with twelve ancient Roman coins and diamonds, circa 1970. Exhibited in Bulgari’s international ret- rospective exhibitions. Unusual triple-strand necklace of angel skin coral beads, gathered at the sides with two gold coins, “Hera- clius & Heraclius Constantinus 610-641 AD Solidus,” and set with round diamonds, circa 1980. Exhibited in Bul- gari’s international retrospective exhibitions. Tubogas watch bracelet with Large and fine agate movement by Vacheron Constan- cameo representing the tin, “chicco di riso” gold work, and profile of George IV, King unusual central dial, circa 1960s. of England. Engraved by Girometti, an esteemed Italian engraver, in 1825, remounted by Bulgari in the early 1970s. CARTIER nusually large and magnificent stomacher U diamond bow-brooch, circa 1905. xceptional necklace made with E over 100 carats of natural Burmese rubies and diamonds, circa 1936. arge platinum and diamond Art Deco bracelet, circa 1925. L ntricate leaf-shaped I brooch with rubies and diamonds, circa 1960s. CARTIER utti Frutti brooch represent- hoker necklace with large carved emeralds ing a Cardoon plant, circa and diamonds, circa 1950s. T C 1950s. nusually large version of the Everlasting Panther brooch, U circa 1960. DAVID WEBB ong chunky carved jade and gold arure in azurmalachite with rubies L drop necklace, circa 1970s. P and diamonds, circa 1960s. uff bracelet in platinum and C carved rock crystal with pavé diamonds, circa 1975. iger bracelet in gold with T cabochon rubies and dia- monds, circa 1970. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magnificent Persian turquoise and diamond set, circa 1980s. rooch with rubies ahlia brooch with conic Ludo bracelet in 18kt and blue and yellow diamonds and Iyellow gold with old mine cut B D sapphires, circa 1960s. rubies. diamonds and black enamel (on clasp), circa 1940s. GERARD mportant diamond and cabochon arure in 18kt yellow gold I sapphire parure, circa 1970s. P with brilliant cut diamonds and angel skin coral. Brooch can be worn as a necklace. racelet in 18kt yellow gold with bril- B liant cut diamonds (13.5 cts), circa iamond and emerald necklace, circa 1970s. Included in Twentieth Century D 1980s. Jewelry, by Electa. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS erriz Collection emerald mportant natural Bur- ulti-color necklace with dia- H and diamond parure, circa I mese cabochon ruby M monds and cabochon rubies, 1970. and diamond bracelet, emeralds and blue sapphires, circa circa 1955. 1950. agnificent necklace merald and diamond drop xceptional three strand Msuspending unusually E necklace, circa 1960s. E natural pearl necklace shaped, hexagonal fancy and earrings, circa late honey colored diamond 19th century. (17 cts). ART DECO racelet in platinum with mixed cut diamonds (20 cts) and cen- B ter Colombian emerald (4.50 cts), circa 1935. France. iamond bracelet with fine Colombian emerald (42 cts), circa D 1928. eorge Fouquet bracelet with blue sapphires, jade, lapis and G diamonds. ART DECO autoir in platinum with natural pearls, diamonds and carved green tourma- S line depicting the Madonna and Child, circa 1920. lexible platinum and diamond F bracelet, circa 1920s. ANTIQUE aillot & Peck collier necklace with onstantin Roesler Franz micromosaic C diamonds and natural pearls. C necklace. Rome, circa 1850. France, circa 19th century. nake necklace/belt in turquoise and dia- endant of aristocratic provenance with natural S monds, of Austrian origin, circa late 19th P Colombian emerald (87.50 cts) and old mine century. cut diamonds, circa early 19th century,“bitten” by Florentine pottery Medusa mask, circa 1870. ANTIQUE own-holder, circa late 19th G century. Formerly in the col- lection of King Farouk of Egypt. astellani blackamoor brooch with C impeccable gold filigree work, circa mid 19th century. Formerly part of the Fontana Collection, perhaps the greatest gathering of Castellani pieces, auctioned in 1939. racelet in 18kt yellow gold manufactured by the historic Roman house Castellani B in the early 19th century, presenting antique Roman bronze coins enclosed in an exceptional 18kt yellow gold mounting. talian carved emerald and Idiamond ring, circa mid 19th century. ed coral bracelet manufactured in Naples at R the end of the 18th century. IMPORTANT STONES racelet in platinum with cornucopia B of diamonds (app. 10 cts) and blue mportant earrings with 200 cts of mogul sapphires (app. 120 cts). Iemerald beads (Colombia), embellished with old mine cut diamonds (30 cts). ing with Colombian emerald (17 cts), R with insignificant clarity enhancement. hree strand emerald necklace (800 cts, African) T with diamond beads and Art Deco white gold Ring with natural, unheated Burmese and diamond clips. Fluted shape emerald and dia- sapphire (17cts) and triangular cut mond tassels bracelet, circa 1925. diamonds. IMPORTANT STONES leuteri acquired the Torlonia Emerald, wenty-seven barrel shaped, fluted emeralds E a 415 carat old mine cut Colombian T (nearly 500 carats) - all which originally be- emerald, carved with a heart shaped motif longed to an Indian Moghul ruler, dating back to in India in the mid-nineteenth the 18th century. century (and subsequently owned by an esteemed Maharajah) before passing to the Torlonia family just after WWII. Large Art Deco cabochon emerald (300 cts) and diamond bracelet. CRYSTAL & SILVER ulgari Tea for Two set, in solid B 18kt gold, circa 1969. ussian silver and crystal set in original R box, circa 19th century. ilver tray depicting The Battle At The S Milvian Bridge (Ponte Milvio), which took artier luxurious travel place on the 28th of October 312 between C set in gold and silver, the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Max- circa 1940s. entius. Made in Italy, circa 1870. arly 20th century diamond brooches assembled to form a stomacher. E An Eleuteri invention..
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