The Well Accessorized WIFE: Magnificent Jewels at Auction

On May 14th, Sotheby’s will be hosting a sale in Geneva, Switzerland of ‘Magnificent and Noble Jewels.’ The star attractions at auction will be jewels from the collection of the legendary Italian actress, Gina Lollobrigida. The auction will feature important Bulgari jewels of the 1950s and 1960s, worn by Miss Lollobrigida at landmark moments in her career. These were also highlights of the international touring exhibition, “Bulgari – 125 Years of Italian Magnificence in 2009-2012.”  They include an extraordinary Bulgari diamond and 18k gold demi parure necklace set and a Bulgari ruby, emerald and diamond 18k gold ring, circa 1980. Click “Continue Reading” for videos on key pieces and more rare gold jewelry for sale at this one in a lifetime auction.

The Noble Jewels section features an exceptional 75 carat cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond set in 18k gold, formerly in the private collection of His Late Imperial Majesty Sultan Ahmad Shah Qajar (b.1898 – d.1930) Also featured is a gem and diamond 18k gold necklace by Bulgari, circa 1965, from a European Princely Family.

Following the success of the May 2012 sale of the Jewels from the Collection of Suzanne Belperron, a collection will be offered of jewels designed by Suzanne Belperron for her close friend Cécyle Simon, including thirty-four striking pieces she personally created for her. Like the pair of gem stone ear clips, circa 1960 (photographed above)

The Magnificent Jewels sale also includes important diamonds such as an exquisite cushion-shaped diamond weighing 27.90 carats, D Colour, Internally Flawless, Type IIa, along with an impressive sapphire, diamond and 18k gold pendant-brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels weighing 43.27 carats. For more information visit Sothebys.com and for tips on auction etiquette click HERE. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE in collaboration with LoveGold

Row One: Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring; 3.03 Carat Diamond and 18k Gold Ring; Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring, Circa 1980’s Row Two: Suzanne Belperron Peridot and Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring, Circa 1970’s; Suzanne Belperron Diamond and 18k Gold Ring, Cira 1965 – 1970; Suzanne Belperron 18k Gold Gem Set Ring, Circa 1970.

Earrings: Suzanne Belperron 18k Gold ‘Escarot’ Ear Clips, Circa 1970’s; Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ear Clips, Circa 1960’s Bracelet: Van Cleef and Arpels ‘Ludo Hexagon’ Sapphire Watch Bracelet, 1938.

Jewelry Sets: Alexandre Reza Emerald and Diamond, 18k Gold Parure Jewlery Set; Bulgari 18k Gold Diamond Demi-Parure Jewelry Set.