The Important Jewels sale (27–28 November) brought a brilliant close to an exciting week of auctions, achieving over €3.5 million in sales, with 88% of lots sold and an average increase of 182% on the initial estimates.
An event that continues to gain attention and appreciation from international collectors and buyers, it succeeded in generating strong interest throughout all three sessions.
Taking centre stage was a selection of high jewellery by renowned maisons, confirming the timeless appeal of their most iconic creations. Among the standout results was a refined flowerpot brooch featuring a large cabochon sapphire of approximately 20 ct. (lot 605, €126,000), a further testament to the creative excellence and classic elegance that define the Bulgari name.
Lot 605
BULGARI
Cabochon ct. 20.00 circa sapphire, diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, yellow 18K gold and platinum flower shaped brooch, diamonds in all ct. 4.80 circa, g 42.53 circa, length cm 6.50 circa. Signed Bvlgari. With original case.
Sold € 126.000
Also distinguished was MarinaB, the contemporary heir of the Roman maison, whose sensual rigid “Onde” choker from 1987 confirmed the growing attention towards her distinctive style (lot 613, €88,200).
Lot 613
MARINA B
Cabochon sapphire, emerald, diamond and yellow 18K gold "Onde" choker, diamonds in all ct. 4.60 circa, g 111.28 circa, diam. cm 10.00 circa. Signed and marked Marina B 1987, MB, indistinct roman maker's mark and numbered..
Sold € 88.200
Cartier Paris also captured attention with a platinum wide bracelet, embellished with cabochon and baguette sapphires totalling 59 ct., accompanied by old-cut diamonds (lot 593, €60,480).
Lot 593
CARTIER PARIS
Cabochon and baguette sapphire, old mine diamond and platinum band bracelet, sapphires in all ct. 59.00 circa, diamonds in all ct. 2.50 circa, g 43.83 circa, length cm 17.00, width cm 1.30 circa. Signed Cartier Paris, French assay and goldsmith marks and inventory number. Letter of Expertise by IAJA Expertise no. XP2679-051125.
Sold € 60.480
Other exquisite examples of high jewellery sparked intense bidding, enhanced by gemstones of exceptional colour intensity: the platinum and white gold demi-parure set with over 11 ct. of diamonds and approximately 60 ct. of sapphires (lot 573, €81,900), the platinum ring with an oval ruby of approximately 4.50 ct. (lot 617, €81,900), and the ring featuring an octagonal sapphire of 8.65 ct. (lot 580, €75,600).
Lot 573
Round diamond, sapphire, platinum and white 18K gold floral shaped jewellery set comprising cm 6.00 circa brooch, and cm 3.00 circa earrings, diamonds in all ct. 11.70 circa, sapphires in all ct. 60.00 circa, in all g 74.91 circa.
Sold € 81.900
Lot 617
Oval ct. 4.50 circa ruby, diamond and platinum ring, diamonds in all ct. 0.60 circa, g 3.92 circa size 13.5/53.5.
Appended gemmological report CISGEM n. 31349 29/09/2025, Milano
Sold € 81.900
Lot 580
Octagonal ct. 8.65 circa sapphire, diamond and platinum ring, diamonds in all ct. 0.60 circa, g 6.53 circa size 10/50.
Appended gemmological report CISGEM n. 31203 30/07/2025, Milano
Sold € 75.600
In the realm of antique jewellery, the audience was enchanted by the pendant depicting Cupid, holding a torch and a crown among palm branches and doves, with his quiver resting on his back: a marvellous demonstration of goldsmithing mastery, finely crafted in gold, silver and diamonds (lot 500, €16,380).
Lot 500
Rose cut diamond, yellow 18K gold and silver Cupid shaped pendant, g 9.32 circa, length cm 3.30 circa. Antique fitted case with cyphers.
Sold € 16.380