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Royal collections from Italy & Yugoslavia lead Christie's London Important Jewellery sale
05 Jun '07
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Two royal collections from Italy and Yugoslavia lead Christie's London Important Jewellery sale on 13 June 2007. Featuring over 200 jewels of exceptional provenance and elegance dating from the early 16th century through to the 20th century, the sale also includes an impressive 19.08 carat diamond ring by Harry Winston (estimate: £600,000-700,000) (illustrated left) and a very rare 7.81 carat blue diamond ring, circa 1920 (estimate: £300,000-400,000). With estimates ranging from £200 to £700,000, the sale is expected to realise in excess of £5million.
Jewels from the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Gabriella di Savoia, inherited from her mother HM Queen Maria José of Italy: Leading the collection of 41 pieces from the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Gabriella di Savoia is an exquisite antique diamond tiara, circa 1890 by Fabergé (estimate: £400,000-600,000) (illustrated right).
This very rare tiara, a delightfully light and refined piece, is an excellent example of Fabergé's superlative craftsmanship. Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Gabriella di Savoia is the daughter of His Majesty King Umberto II and Her Majesty Queen Maria José of Italy, who inherited this tiara from her brother Prince Karl Theodor, the Count of Flanders, upon his death. In the Count's will it was referred to as 'The Empress Josephine Tiara'.
An antique turquoise and diamond suite comprising a necklace, two bracelets, a brooch and a pair of ear pendants, circa 1830 (estimate:£30,000-40,000), was a wedding gift from the King and Queen of Belgium to their daughter when she married the Crown Prince of Italy, who later became King Umberto II.
Queen Maria José wore this suite two days before her wedding for the reception in the Royal Palace, on 6 January 1930. The necklace was mounted as a bandeau in the style of the period and the Milanese fashion house Ventura created a Royal train, embroidered in silver thread with flowers entwined with the Savoy knot, to match the suite.
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Jewels from the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Gabriella di Savoia, inherited from her mother HM Queen Maria José of Italy: Leading the collection of 41 pieces from the Collection of HRH Princess Maria Gabriella di Savoia is an exquisite antique diamond tiara, circa 1890 by Fabergé (estimate: £400,000-600,000) (illustrated right).
This very rare tiara, a delightfully light and refined piece, is an excellent example of Fabergé's superlative craftsmanship. Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Gabriella di Savoia is the daughter of His Majesty King Umberto II and Her Majesty Queen Maria José of Italy, who inherited this tiara from her brother Prince Karl Theodor, the Count of Flanders, upon his death. In the Count's will it was referred to as 'The Empress Josephine Tiara'.
An antique turquoise and diamond suite comprising a necklace, two bracelets, a brooch and a pair of ear pendants, circa 1830 (estimate:£30,000-40,000), was a wedding gift from the King and Queen of Belgium to their daughter when she married the Crown Prince of Italy, who later became King Umberto II.
Queen Maria José wore this suite two days before her wedding for the reception in the Royal Palace, on 6 January 1930. The necklace was mounted as a bandeau in the style of the period and the Milanese fashion house Ventura created a Royal train, embroidered in silver thread with flowers entwined with the Savoy knot, to match the suite.
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