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Lot 351 · Fine Jewels

Pair of Blue Topaz, Ruby and Diamond 'Starfish' Earclips

Michele Della Valle · Composed of carved blue topaz, framed by cabochon rubies and round diamonds

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Estimate
$8,000–$12,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Jewels, New York · 14 June 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-5132091
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Michele Della Valle, Pair of Blue Topaz, Ruby and Diamond 'Starfish' Earclips. Sotheby's, 14 Jun 2023, lot 351. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5132091.

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From the same sale Fine Jewels · Jun 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earclips $12,000–$15,000
Gold 'Bamboo' Suite of Jewels, France Cartier $15,000–$20,000
Pair of Diamond Earrings $60,000–$80,000
Two-Color Gold 'Panthère' Suite of Jewels, France Cartier $35,000–$55,000
Gold and Diamond 'Penelope' Bracelet, France Cartier $10,000–$15,000
Purple Sapphire Ring $15,000–$25,000

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