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Rare Tiffany Pieces and More in Bonhams’ Upcoming L.A. Sale

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By Annie Davidson Watson | November 06, 2023

Bonhams’ California Jewels auction scheduled for Nov. 21 in Los Angeles will feature 307 lots, including rare and unique pieces from such designers as Elsa Peretti and Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

“California Jewels offers the perfect platform to achieve style with a conscious, allowing Bonhams clientele to shop sustainably for antique jewels,” said Emily Waterfall, the director of Bonhams Los Angeles jewelry department, in a statement. “The sale includes a significant selection of natural estate diamonds presented alongside more contemporary pieces, such as the rare Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. zodiac cuff. The sale has some extraordinary designs with exceptional stones and craftsmanship that are highly sought-after pieces of jewelry.”

Leading the sale is a gold and diamond ring with a 4 ct. center stone, expected to bring in between $70,000 and $100,000. The sale will have both contemporary and vintage pieces, among the latter a 1940s Cartier bracelet with rubies and diamonds. Take a look at these and other highlights below.

Tiffany bracelet
Elsa Peretti  for Tiffany & Co. Capricorn zodiac cuff, circa 1970, in 18k yellow gold with coral, black jade, and mother-of-pearl (also pictured at top), estimate $10,000–$20,000
Ruby ring
Ring (circa 1950) in 18k white gold with 1.8 ct. cushion mixed-cut ruby, 1.5 ct. round diamond, and 1 ct. t.w. tapered baguette diamonds, estimate $10,000–$15,000
Diamond ring
Ring in 14k white gold with 4.05 ct. round diamond and 0.55 ct. t.w. accent diamonds, estimate $70,000–$100,000
Tiffany set
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. hinged bracelet in 18k yellow gold with mother-of-pearl, and pair of earclips in 18k yellow gold with enamel, estimate $7,000–$9,000
Yellow diamond ring
Ring in 18k gold with 5.21 ct. cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant fancy yellow diamond and 1.8 cts. t.w. trillion-cut diamonds, estimate $35,000–$55,000
Cartier bracelet
Cartier hinged bracelet (circa 1940) in 14k bicolor gold and palladium with an oval ruby, graduated square and baguette rubies, and round and single-cut diamonds, estimate $5,000–$7,000
Diamond ring
Ring (circa 1930) in platinum with 1.4 ct., 1.25 ct., and 1.2 ct. old European cut diamonds in center, estimate $8,000-$12,000

(Photos courtesy of Bonhams)

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