Bonhams Fine Jewellery London Sale Delivers Strong Results for Signed and Antique Jewels

London – Bonhams presented its Fine Jewellery, London sale on 8 July, featuring an extraordinary selection of signed jewels, important antique pieces, and exceptional coloured gemstones, with many highlights drawn from distinguished single-owner collections. The top lot of the sale was a David Morris cultured pearl and diamond necklace from a private single owner collection. Designed as three rows of cultured pearls between diamond-set rondelle spacers, accented by flowers and interlocking hoops of pavé-set single-cut diamonds. The necklace achieved £40,960, more than its pre-sale estimate of £25,000-35,000. Another highlight of the sale was a natural pearl necklace with diamond clasp. The two rows of natural pearls to a clasp set with an old cushion-cut diamond within a surround of old single-cut diamonds, achieved £39,680, more than its pre-sale estimate of £7,000-10,000. Jennifer Tonkin, Bonhams Head of Jewellery, UK commented: "Natural pearls, coloured gemstones, signed and period jewellery all performed strongly in our Fine Jewellery sale in London. Our top two results were achieved for a natural pearl necklace which more than tripled its top estimate and a cultured pearl and diamond necklace by David Morris which demonstrates the market's appetite for coveted high jewellery designs by heritage brands. In the same vein, the highly collectible 'Monete' Tubogas necklace by Bulgari also featured amongst our top lots - a highly sought after creation by the Italian jewellery house from the 1990's. Period jewels and coloured gemstones were also in strong demand, principally the 5.73cts Burmese sapphire ring, the 3.34cts ruby from Mozambique and two gorgeous Art Deco bracelets." Other sale highlights included: • A Bulgari 'Monete' Tubogas necklace, circa 1994. The ancient coin rub over-set, to a collar necklace of sprung design, achieved £35,840, more than double its pre-sale estimate of £15,000-20,000. • A diamond fringe necklace of undulating design, comprising trefoils and clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds, to knifewire linking, accented by further brilliant-cut diamonds. Diamonds weighing approximately 54.10 carats total. The necklace achieved £38,400, more than its pre-sale estimate of £20,000-25,000. • A diamond, ruby and emerald-set bracelet, circa 1925, originating from the distinguished single-owner collection of a Private Family Legacy. Comprising three openwork plaques with floral motifs, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, ruby and emerald cabochons with enamel accents. The bracelet achieved £24,320, more than three times its pre-sale estimate of £8,000-12,000. • A sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The cushion-cut sapphire of Burmese origin, weighing 5.73 carats, within a scalloped-edge surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, achieved £25,600, more than its pre-sale estimate of £15,000-20,000. • A ruby and diamond three stone ring, circa 2018. The cushion-cut ruby of Mozambique origin, weighing 3.34 carats, between Asscher-cut diamond shoulders achieved £24,320, more than double its pre-sale estimate of £10,000-15,000. • A Boucheron diamond 'Serpent Bohème' necklace. The ropetwist chain interspersed with pear-shaped motifs of varying sizes, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, achieved £23,040, more than double its pre-sale estimate of £10,000-15,000.