An Impressive Bronze and Emerald Necklace
Auction Closed
December 11, 05:28 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000,000 - 2,000,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Featuring a hexagonal-shaped emerald weighing 44.64 carats, suspended from a bronze curb link chain, decorated with round emeralds, gross weight approximately 125 dwts, length 17¾ inches, signed Hemmerle, with maker's mark. With signed box and pouch.
Accompanied by AGL report no. 8090849 dated June 14, 2022 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: none.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 128653 dated April 4, 2023 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: none. Together with a letter from the SSEF attesting to the rarity and importance of the emerald.
Founded in 1893, Hemmerle is a fourth-generation family-run jeweler known for its one-of-a-kind creations characterized by innovative material combinations and a dedication to craftsmanship and quality. Each jewel is layered with cultural references and may be considered an original work of art. Today, Christian Hemmerle leads the company alongside his wife Yasmin and parents Stefan and Sylveli. Hemmerle’s current design philosophy was sparked in the 1990s by a client who ‘detested flashy gems’ and wore early 19th century Berlin iron jewelry. Stefan Hemmerle decided to set a diamond in a ring of iron for her. The combination of a ‘common’ metal with a precious stone was unfamiliar, yet the iron band enhanced the diamond's beauty and spearheaded a new direction for Hemmerle.
The precious 44.64 carat no-oil Colombian emerald with Mughal origins, offered here as lot 71, is set in a substantial bronze chain. The choice of bronze—a warm metal—complements the emerald’s organic, vivid color, embodying the brand's affinity for earth tones and its commitment to reinterpreting classical jewelry styles for the present day.
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