Paris, 19 March 2026 - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will present Fine Jewelry Paris on 19 March 2026. The 182-lot live sale showcases a striking array of jewels including antique designs set with diamonds and fancy colored diamonds to exquisite gemstones, including a superb collection of emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. The auction also features signed creations by renowned maisons such as Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari, Chaumet, Graff, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Buccellati.
Leading the sale is a diamond necklace, designed as a series of articulating links set with old brilliant-cut diamonds. The jewel is offered with an estimate of €60,000-70,000.
Another notable lot in the sale is a Sapphire and diamond ring, the oval-cut sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, weighing 25.56 carats, within a brilliant-cut surround, is offered with an estimate of €25,000-35,000.
Marine Girardet, Bonhams Head of Jewelry, France, commented: "The forthcoming Fine Jewelry Paris sale offers a remarkable selection of jewels, many sourced from private collections. The lots highlight exceptional craftsmanship across eras, from antique and Art Deco masterpieces to contemporary designs, featuring an abundance of colourful gemstones, including a significant collection of emeralds and playful, vibrant creations. A standout lot is a Bulgari colored gemstones sprung bracelet, circa 1980, set with pink and green tourmalines, amethysts, blue topaz, and citrine cabochons, a modern piece poised to captivate collectors worldwide."
Fine Jewelry Paris presents a curated selection of antique jewels, highlights include:
• A garnet and diamond necklace, circa 1880. The necklace, originating from a Greek Princess, is designed as a series of articulated floral links, culminating at the center with three ribbon motifs, suspending foliate garlands, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and highlighted by circular and oval-shaped garnet cabochons. Offered with an estimate of €20,000-25,000.
• A diamond cuff bracelet, dating from the end of the 19th century. Set to the front with an old cushion-shaped diamond and two rose-cut diamonds, to a yellow gold supple Milanese bracelet with Greek-key motifs. Offered with an estimate of €10,000-12,000.
• An enamel, ruby and diamond snake bangle, dating from the mid-19th century. The hinged bangle designed as a coiling serpent decorated with royal blue guilloché enamel, highlighted by rose-cut diamonds and ruby cabochon eyes, is offered with an estimate of €5,000-7,000.
• An enamel and diamond brooch, designed as an openwork rosette, highlighted by rose-cut diamonds and decorated with black enamel, mounted in yellow gold. Offered with an estimate of €1,500-2,500.
Fine Jewelry Paris presents a selection of signed jewels, highlights include:
• A Boucheron diamond clip brooch, circa 1930. Of a scrolling design, set throughout with old brilliant, circular and baguette-cut diamonds, the signed brooch is offered with an estimate of €10,000-15,000.
• A Bulgari colored gemstones sprung bracelet, circa 1980. Designed as a yellow gold fluted motif, set with pink and green tourmalines, amethysts, blue topaz and citrine cabochons, the bracelet is offered with an estimate of €12,000-18,000.
• A Chaumet sapphire bracelet, the articulating series of drop-shaped plaques, each set with an oval-cut sapphire, is offered with an estimate of €5,000-7,000.
The auction is further distinguished by a collection of emerald jewels. Highlights include:
• An emerald and diamond ring. The rectangular-shaped emerald of Colombian origin, weighing 16.82 carats, is set within a brilliant-cut diamond surround and is offered with an estimate of €18,000-22,000.
• An emerald and diamond necklace, dating from the end of the 19th Century. Originating from a Greek Princess, the necklace design is of openwork mount decorated with foliate scrolling motifs set with rose and old brilliant-cut diamonds and highlighted by step-cut emeralds, suspending emeralds and old brilliant-cut diamond drops. Offered with an estimate of €15,000-20,000.
• A Bulgari emerald and diamond ring. The step-cut emerald of Colombian origin, weighing 3.41 carats, is set within a brilliant and baguette-cut diamond surround, is offered with an estimate of €15,000-20,000.
(Press Release)
