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IN PICS: Top 10 2015 fine jewellery lots for Bonhams

Photos Trends by Stacey Hailes on 21st December 2015

1. A pair of late 19th century Kashmir sapphire and diamond earrings

1. A pair of late 19th century Kashmir sapphire and diamond earrings. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

2. A fancy greyish blue, 2.97cts step-cut diamond, set in a ring designed by the society jeweller Andrew Grima. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

3. An important Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ring weighing 22.57cts. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

4. An important Fancy Light Purplish Pink colour, 9.21cts pear-shaped diamond pendant, internally flawless. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

5. The Hope Spinel: An octagonal, step-cut 50.13cts Spinel. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

6. A rare cushion-cut, 7.84cts Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

7. An important diamond riviére necklace weighing nearly 80cts. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

8. A 14.10cts cushion-shaped sapphire from Kashmir. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

9. A 26.43cts Royal Blue sapphire from Burma. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

10. An enamel, gem-set and diamond ‘Tutti Frutti’ bracelet by Cartier. Made in New York in 1929. Bonhams has revealed its top 10 fine jewellery lots for 2015. This year the auction house set five world records as a rainbow of coloured diamond and gemstone pieces attracted large bids. Matthew Girling, global chief executive officers of Bonhams and group jewellery director, comments: “We are thrilled to have consigned and auctioned some really exceptional pieces of jewellery in 2015. Our prediction about 2015 being the year of colour was spot on and we anticipate 2016 to continue with this trend.”

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The author Stacey Hailes

Editor, Professional Jeweller

1 Comment

Joanna says:

18th March 2016 at 4:34 pm

Absolutely stunning pieces of jewellery here! Thanks for writing this post!

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