French jewellery takes the spotlight at new auction

Sotheby's will be taking a trip through France's extensive jewellery history at a new sale this fall 'Paris Jewels' will bring 19th- and 20th-century French jewellery and watches to the City of Lights on October 11, along with several contemporary pieces Leading the auction will be items from the collections of French cultural icons.

Jewellery belonging to dancer Zizi Jeanmaire and her husband, choreographer Roland Petit, will be on offer A Cartier ladies' watch set with rose-cut diamonds; A 1920s-era brooch in diamond, platinum, and rock crystal;.

In addition to these culturally significant pieces, fine jewellery by other French designers will go under the hammer. . Source