Rare Jewels Hit The US Auction Blocks, From Dec 3-6, 2018

The jewels we feature below are part of Skinner's Auctioneers' Important Jewels and the Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels Sale, both being held on December 4, 2018 The plique-a-jour wings edged with rose-cut diamonds are set en-tremblant, body and green enamel head, set with old European, old mine and old single-cut diamond melee, engraved legs, silver and platinum-topped 18kt gold mount Composed of a flexible strap of calibré-cut rubies, bordered by round diamonds, completed by decorative buckle clasp set with baguette diamonds, length 7 inches, signed VCA, numbered NY.

47974 Designed as a highly flexible band of round diamonds, the decorative buckle clasp set with baguette diamonds, length 7¼ inches, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y 48073, with maker's mark.

The pendant designed as a flowerhead, centering an oval-shaped pink tourmaline, framed and accented by round diamonds and round emeralds, the necklace further set with two oval-shaped pink tourmalines and four cabochon sapphires, length 19¼ inches, the detachable pendant signed VCA, numbered 45152, with maker's marks; circa 1970 The entire piece is set throughout with round diamonds, sitting atop a line of baguette diamonds Estimate 25,000 - 175,000 USD.

Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 'Plumes' Necklace, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co Featuring a winged design, set with numerous round diamonds and square-cut diamonds, highlighted by pear-shaped rubies and round sapphires, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger. . Source