Jean Schlumberger's Bejeweled Starfish Brooch Could Fetch $120,000

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3.03-carat fancy intense pink diamond on a ring with an estimate of $1.2 - $1.6 million
Phillips upcoming New York Jewels Auction will include signed jewels from historic jewelry houses, such as Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and Chaumet, as well as important fancy-colored diamonds and colored gemstones. The 105-lot sale will take place on June 12 at 10 a.m. at its New York saleroom on Park Avenue.
The top lot in the sale is a 3.03-carat fancy intense pink diamond on a ring. The estimate for the radiant cut gem is $1.2 - $1.6 million. (top photo)
4.43-carat oval fancy vivid yellow diamond with an estimate of $75,000 - $125,000
In addition, an impressive 4.43-carat oval-shaped fancy vivid yellow diamond ring mounted on a ring with a diamond surround will be part of the auction as well. Its estimate is $75,000 - $125,000.
6.03-carat emerald cut diamond with F color and VVS1 clarity with an estimate of $90,000 - $150,000
The top colorless diamond in the sale is a 6.03-carat emerald cut diamond with F color and VVS1 clarity on ring with an estimate of $90,000 - $150,000.
Schlumberger for Tiffany Starfish Brooch with an estimate of $80,000 - $120,000
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The 'Etoile de Mer' (Starfish) by famed jewelry designer, Jean Schlumberger, for Tiffany & Co. is among the most publicized lots of the auction and is a timely addition to the overall sale. In addition to being one of Schlumberger's signature designs, the sale coincides with the recent unveiling of Tiffany's 2025 Blue Book high jewelry collection: 'Sea of Wonder,' which draws from Schlumberger's original designs of the natural world, particularly marine life.
The sapphire tsavorite and diamond brooch has an estimate of $80,000 - $120,000.
Phillips notes that the French jewelry designer famously revitalized Tiffany & Co. during his tenure with his bold designs worn by the most fashionable women of the time, such as Rachel Lambert Mellon, Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor.
Van Cleef Folie des Pres Necklace with an estimate of $40,000 - $60,000
In addition, two Van Cleef & Arpels pieces are among the signed jewels being touted by the auction house. The first is a diamond necklace from the French jeweler's current high jewelry collection, 'Folie des Prés,' which provides bejeweled depictions of wildflowers. It boasts approximately 24 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold. Its estimate is $40,000 - $60,000.
Complementing the necklace is a diamond 'Galuchat' bangle, adorned with a shagreen-patterned, textured design and set with diamonds weighing between 17 and 19 carats. Its estimate is $40,000 - $60,000.
Bulgari Trombino Sapphire Ring with an estimate of $110,000 - $160,000
Several of the signed jewels in the sale feature fine colored gemstones. Examples from Bulgari include a sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, a popular engagement ring style, the auction house said. It is centered with a 14.03-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire. Its estimate is $110,000 - $160,000.
Bulgari Ruby Flower Earrings with an estimate of $50,000 - $60,000
Another Bulgari piece are diamond ear clips designed as flowers and set with oval- and cushion- shaped unheated Burmese rubies totaling approximately 8.5 to 9 carats. The bejeweled flower is further highlighted with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in platinum and 18k gold. Its estimate is $50,000 - $60,000.
Chaumet Emerald Bracelet with an estimate of $50,000 - $70,000
An emerald and diamond bracelet from Chaumet features Colombian emeralds graduating in size, weighing a total of approximately 10 to 11 carats. There's an insignificant to minor amount of clarity enhancement using traditional oil, the auction house said. Its estimate is $50,000 - $70,000.
13.36-carat emerald and diamond ring with an estimate of $300,000 - $500,000
Among the 'superb' colored gemstones in the sale is a diamond ring featuring a 13.36-carat Colombian with no clarity enhancement. The ring is accompanied by five reports, including an SSEF, AGL, Gubelin, and GRS, as well as a Muzo Certificate of Origin and Traceability from the mine, which is widely recognized as the top locale for the finest emeralds in the world. It is one of the top lots of the auction with an estimate of $300,000 - $500,000.
Another Colombian emerald weighing 10.6-carats is the centerpiece of a ring. The emerald has minor clarity enhancement using traditional oil set between tapered baguette diamond shoulders, the auction house said. Its estimate is $90,000 - $120,000.
Ruby and diamond ring with an estimate of $80,000 - $100,000
The top lot among rubies and sapphires, is a diamond ring featuring a 3.91-carat oval-shaped unheated Burmese ruby 'of very fine color,' the auction house said. Its estimate is $80,000 - $100,000.
Sapphire and diamond ring with an estimate of $70,000 - $90,000
This is followed by a diamond ring featuring an 8.03-carat oval-shaped unheated Ceylon sapphire 'of very fine color,' the auction house said. The gem is accompanied by AGL and GRS certificates, with the latter stating the color as the highly sought after 'Royal Blue.' Its estimate is $70,000 - $90,000.