Lot 538 · Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels
Turquoise and amethyst necklace, 'Algues', circa 1965
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- Estimate
- CHF 20,000–CHF 40,000 hammer ≈ $22,030–$44,061
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva · 14 May 2024
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5212036
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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René Boivin, Turquoise and amethyst necklace, 'Algues', circa 1965. Sotheby's, 14 May 2024, lot 538. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5212036.
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René Boivin, Turquoise and amethyst necklace, 'Algues', circa 1965. Sotheby's, 14 May 2024, lot 538. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5212036.
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From the same sale Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels · May 2024
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare gem set and diamond brooch, 'Bodhisattva Head', circa 1961 | Cartier | CHF 22,000–CHF 30,000 | |
| Fine gold, lapis lazuli and diamond bangle, 'Venus', circa 1992 | Chaumet | CHF 30,000–CHF 50,000 | |
| Fine pair of natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond pendent ear cl… | — | CHF 200,000–CHF 300,000 | |
| Sapphire and diamond ring | Tiffany & Co. | CHF 75,000–CHF 110,000 | |
| Pair of sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, 'Bombay' | Van Cleef & Arpels | CHF 275,000–CHF 450,000 | |
| Fancy Light Pink diamond ring | — | CHF 180,000–CHF 220,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Boivin | Tourmaline and Emerald 'Digitale' Brooch, France | $72,000 | Sotheby's, Jun 2024 | |
| René Boivin | René Boivin | Two Gold and Ruby Clip-Brooches, France | Sotheby's, Jun 2021 | ||
| René Boivin | René Boivin | Gold, Ruby and Diamond Necklace, France | Sotheby's, Jun 2021 | ||
| René Boivin | rené boivin [勒内・博伊文（rené boivin)] | gem-set and diamond ‘win | Sotheby's, Dec 2020 | ||
| René Boivin | Amethyst and tsavorite garnet demi-parure, 'Bouquet de Viole | Sotheby's, May 2024 | ||
| René Boivin | Art Deco Sapphire Cuff Bracelet | Phillips, Jun 2023 | ||
| René Boivin | Demi-parure améthystes et grenats démantoïdes, "Bouquet de v | Sotheby's, Oct 2023 | ||
| René Boivin | A Gold, Silver, Ruby and Diamond Cuff-Bracelet | Sotheby's, Apr 2023 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.