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Lot 9 · Knightsbridge Jewels

Cartier, circa 1950

A Pair Of Sapphire Earclips, By

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,495–$3,743
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Knightsbridge Jewels, London, Knightsbridge · 10 July 2019
Record ID
TB-2026-748538
Record
first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Pair Of Sapphire Earclips, By, Cartier, circa 1950. Bonhams, 10 Jul 2019, lot 9. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-748538.

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From the same sale Knightsbridge Jewels · Jul 2019

LotArtistEstimateResult
Hermès Pair Of Pendant Earrings £1,200–£1,500
A pair of diamond pendent earrings £800–£1,200
A sapphire and diamond Jabot pin, circa 1920, and an early-20th centu… A Sapphire And Diamond Jabot Pin, Circa 1920, And An Early-20th Century Pearl And Diamond Brooch £1,500–£2,000
A diamond single-stone ring £2,500–£3,000
A peridot line bracelet £2,500–£3,000
by Theo Fennell (2) An Amethyst And Diamond Ring And A Pair Of Amethyst Earrings £800–£1,200

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Pair Of Sapphire Earclips, By by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1950 $3,942 Bonhams, Jan 2016
Sapphire And Diamond Ring 1987 Bonhams, Feb 2023
A Pair Of Sapphire Earclips, By A Pair of Sapphire Earclips Christie's, Dec 2006
Emerald And Diamond Ring Circa 1920 Bonhams, Nov 2024
Ruby And Diamond Ring Bague Rubis Et Diamants Bonhams, Sep 2024
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Christie's, Aug 2022
Diamond Pendant Necklace Circa 1915 Bonhams, Aug 2021
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Sapphire and Diamond Ring Christie's, Apr 2021

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