Sotheby’s, one of the world's largest auction houses, will host its first-ever sale of Fine Jewels in Geneva this week.

The auction on June 1 will be the first of a regular series of jewellery auctions, to be held in Sotheby’s galleries at 2 rue François-Diday.

Alongside Sotheby’s biannual sales of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, the new Fine Jewels sale will offer a wide range of fine quality signed jewels and decorative pieces with a wide variety of estimates, said Sotheby’s.

Set on a more accessible scale, the event will offer opportunities for collectors and newcomers alike to acquire stylish jewels from the most important jewellery houses at very appealing prices. The jewels to be offered will be exhibited before the sale from May 29 to 31.

Describing the sale, David Bennett, chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland and chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division, said: “Following our record-breaking flagship sale in May, I am delighted to be launching a new sale series in Geneva. The Fine Jewels auction will present a varied and eclectic array of attractive jewels, close to 90 per cent of which come from private collections. We are very glad to be building on Sotheby’s reputation of offering advice and expertise to collectors at every level.”

The sale will include a captivating selection of jewellery creations by one of the most creative contemporary Jewellery designers: Michele della Valle. Comprising 82 lots, the group of creations is a joyful and vibrant reflection of the Geneva-based Italian designer’s unique and exuberant style.

The auction offer collectors the opportunity to acquire fine pieces from many periods. From the late 18th century to the present day,
taking in the Art Deco movement along the way, the auction catalogue presents a wealth of periods and styles.

Sotheby’s said recent years have seen a surge in interest in signed jewels from the world’s best-known jewellery houses, as more and more collectors gain an appreciation of the skilled craftsmanship and innovative design which made their names. The auction will present fine examples from the most important names such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and René Boivin.

Experienced collectors and newcomers alike will find a delightful array of decorative jewels among the sale, with intricate designs and bold colour offering a variety of ways to adorn every wardrobe in the season ahead, Sotheby’s added. - TradeArabia News Service