A selection of the items are shown at Nybrogatan 32, Stockholm the 4-8 April. Weekdays 10-6, Saturdays 11-4, Sundays closed. Welcome!
Gemstones have fascinated humans for thousands of years, and history is replete with descriptions, myths, and even scandalous stories about the allure of these sparkling stones. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that they possessed healing powers. During the Renaissance, it became the height of fashion to wear jewelry adorned with cut stones in bright hues. And as we approach the turn of the last century, these jewels took on entirely new forms, mimicking the plants and animals found in nature.
The aforementioned are just a few highlights from history. Jewelry has played many roles in numerous societies and cultures, and it has hardly ceased to captivate us. The interest seems greater than ever, and as Stockholms Auktionsverk now presents Classic Jewellery, it's like they're opening a candy jar filled with the noblest confections. How about a sugarloaf-cut green tourmaline from W A Bolin? Or the bracelet in 14K gold adorned with facet-cut topazes, amethysts, citrines, garnets, and peridots, all encircled by diamonds? In the world's oldest auction house, these items share the display cases with a ring in 18K white gold crowned by a princess-cut diamond of approximately 1.70 carats, as well as a gold necklace with a heart-shaped centerpiece and decorations of facet-cut sapphires. These are just a few examples.
Warmly welcome to sift through rings, necklaces, earrings, and brooches in a sparkling and dazzling array at Stockholms Auktionsverk!