The 10 Most Iconic Jewels Sold at Sotheby’s

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  Cartier Panthère Jewels

  One can’t help but spot these jewels when they come up for auction. Cartier creative director Jeanne Toussaint helped the feline-inspired creations – viewed as symbols of power, valor and the exotic – to flourish. 
  
  Diamond𓄧, sapphire and emerald ring, 'Panthère', Cartier. Sold for HK$2,2♊50,000 HKD ($289,575).
  

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  The Panther and the Diamonds, 2012. Photo by Keystone Pictures USA / Alamy Stock Photo.

  Cartier Panthère Jewels

  Featuring flexible platinum settings which allow the paws to move, ‘Panthère’ jewels perfectly embody Cartier’s supreme craftsmanship. Some iconic jewelry collectors who have owned these playful designs include the Duchess of Windsor, Daisy Fellowes and Barbara Hutton.
  
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  Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Jewels

  Mystery-Set jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels proudly display the impeccable level of skill used by their jewelers. Each individual stone is carefully selected for the utmost quality and fit with the design being created. With virtually no metal visible in these jewels, the light is able to seamlessly glide across each piece.
  
  18-karat𒐪 gold, platinum, mystery-set ruby and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Sold for $🌜342,500.
  

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  Design & prototype for the Duchess of Windsor in Paris, France on June 14, 1992. Photo by Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

  Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Jewels

  Mystery-Set jewels are produced in very limited quantities and require countless hours to complete. Many Mystery-Set jewels take the form of floral and foliate-inspired motifs, such as this feather brooch sold during the legendary 1987 auction of the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor at Sotheby’s Geneva.
  
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  Diamond Clusters by Harry Winston

  Diamond cluster earrings by Harry Winston are iconic because of their eternally stylish and elegant nature. Cluster earrings by Winston – some of the most sought-after jewels at auction – are known for their recognizable design, supreme quality and extreme wearablity. Regarded as the ‘King of Diamonds,’ Harry Winston would carefully select each diamond for his cluster earrings and ensure every one was mounted to allow the maximum amount of fire and brilliance to show through.
  
  Pair of diamond earrings, Harry Winston. Sold for CHF792,500 CHF ($796,756).
  

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  Advert in english for the jewels and jewellery store Harry Winston, published during the 1960s. Photo by Apic/Getty Images.

  Diamond Clusters by Harry Winston

  Winston is also known for bracelets and necklaces featuring series of diamond clusters, which are commonly referred to as ‘wreath’ jewels.
  
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  Cartier Tutti-Frutti Bracelets

  Cartier’s Tutti-Frutti designs are vibrant celebrations of texture, form and color. Although the first example of a jewel in this style was created by Pierre Cartier in 1901, it was Jacques Cartier’s trip to India in 1911 that truly brought these jewels to life. After observing India’s culture and traditions, Jacques returned to London inspired to mount the richly carved Moghul gemstones of India into the geometric platinum and diamond jewels being created by the design house. 
  
  A rare platinum, coloured stone and diamond 'Tutti Frutti' bracelet, Cartier, London. Sold for⭕ $936,500.
  

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  Daisy Fellowes, 1936 by Cecil Beaton. © The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s

  Cartier Tutti-Frutti Bracelets

  True triumphs of the blending of Eastern and Western styles, Tutti-Frutti jewels are icons that always garner attention when up for auction. No two Tutti-Frutti bracelets are the same; each has its own character and story to tell.
  
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  Bulgari ‘Serpenti’ Watches

  Although the serpent motif has been used in jewelry design since ancient times, Bulgari’s twist on the serpent is modern, chic and truly extraordinary. There have been many iterations of the Serpenti wristwatch, with different colored enamel, shaped dials and uses of gemstones.  
  
  18-karat gold, enamel and diamond 'Serpenti' wristwatch, Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin. Sold fo♉r $143,750.
  

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  Vogue 1968, Close-up of Principessa di Genzano wearing a serpentine bracelet and belt by Bulgari. Photo by Henry Clarke/Condé Nast via Getty Images.

  Bulgari ‘Serpenti’ Watches

  Each playfully coiled timepiece is iconic in its own right, and the style has been widely admired and celebrated since the late 1950s. Combining the design house’s signature tubogas or ‘gas pipe’ technique, Bulgari’s Serpenti wristwatches epitomize Italian seduction, sophistication and glamour.
  
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  Diamond Cuff-Bracelets by Suzanne Belperron

  Suzanne Belperron, who did not sign her pieces, instead proclaimed that her “style is my signature.” Innovative in design and timeless in style, jewels by Belperron are iconic because of their unique interpretation of modernity. Admired by collectors including Diana Vreeland, the Duchess of Windsor and Elsa Schiaparelli, her distinct designs were created to be worn on any occasion. 
  
  Di𝔍amond cuff bracelet, Suzanne Belperron, 1967. Sold for CHF212,500 ($228,189).
  
  
  
   
  

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  Vogue 1933, Suzanne Belperron. Photo by Horst P. Horst/Condé Nast via Getty Images.

  Diamond Cuff-Bracelets by Suzanne Belperron

  Diamond cuff-bracelets, similar to this one created in 1967, were recently worn on the red carpet by 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Scarlett Johansson at﷽ the Academyꦯ Awards . Today Belperron has relaunched, and its jewels have been recognized once again for their ability to transcend time and trends.
  
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  Jewels by JAR

  Jewels by Joel Arthur Rosenthal, commonly known by his jewelry signature JAR, are known for their exquisite artistry and exclusivity, with the designer catering to only the most elite circles in the international jewelry world. Rosenthal treats metals and gems just as a painter working on a canvas. These particular ear clips showcase Rosenthal’s mastery of mico-pavé work, creating delicate lines of diamonds in forms that must be admired in the round, similar to a sculpture. 
  
  Pair of attractive beryl, to༒urmaline and diamond ear clips, JAR. Sold for CHF2🌟74,000 ($273,066).
  

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  Brooches on display at Jewels by JAR exhibition by Joel Rosenthal at Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2013. Photo by Lev Radin / Shutterstock.com.

  Jewels by JAR

  An unrivaled master of form and color, his jewels are iconic for their courageous rejection of what is considered precious, instead favoring the creative and the ability to tell a story. Jewels by JAR were showcased in a 2013 retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the museum’s first ever exhibition of the work of a contemporary jeweler.
  
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  Jewels by René Lalique

  Leader of the Art Nouveau movement, René Lalique worked at numerous jewelry houses before beginning his experiments with glass in the 1890s. Lalique looked to techniques used in other forms of decorative arts for inspiration, as well as to the natural world.
  
  Gold and enamel jewel, René Laliওque, early 20th century composite. Sold for £60,00🌠0 ($92,796).
  

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  The displays of René Lalique and Maison Vever at The 1900 Exposition universelle in Paris. Photo by Bibliothèque des arts décoratifs, Paris.

  Jewels by René Lalique

  His freeform approach to jewelry was hailed as revolutionary in that it utilized glass and enamel instead of the highly coveted diamonds. At a time when most jewels were monochromatic, Lalique’s were iconic for their bold use of color and incredibly realistic portrayals of plants and animals.
  
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  Whimsical Brooches by Jean Schlumberger

  Beginning in the 1930s, Jean Schlumberger laid the groundwork for his signature style, a blend of fantastical design and impeccable craftsmanship. The ‘Bird on a Rock’ design was first introduced in 1965 and has been created with a wide variety of colored stones. Seen in the most iconic jewelry collections sold by Sotheby’s, including that of the Duchess of Windsor, whimsical brooches by Schlumberger stand the test of time and changing fashions.
  
  Amethyst and di📖amond brooch, 'Bird on a Rock', Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Sold for HK$287,500 ($37,001).
  

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  Vogue 1956, Model wearing Schlumberger diamond jewellery. Photo by Clifford Coffin/Condé Nast via Getty Image.

  Whimsical Brooches by Jean Schlumberger

  Jewels by Schlumberger are readily identifiable and are in a league of their own. After working with Elsa Schiaparelli and receiving praise from Diana Vreeland, Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co. in 1956, where some of his iconic pieces became favorites of the most elite jewelry collectors.
  
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  Maltese Cross Cuff-Bracelets by Verdura

  Born to an aristocratic family in Palermo, Italy, Fulco di Verdura’s jewels are iconic for their use of color and touch of whimsy. Introduced to Coco Chanel in the 1920s, the Parisian designer instantly hired Verdura as a textile designer and then asked him to remount stones from her collection after realizing his passion for jewelry.
  
  Pair of 18🍨-karat gold, cocholong, emerald, ruby, cultured pearl and diamond 'Maltese Cross' cuff-bracel🧸ets, Verdura. Sold for $62,500.
  

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  Coco Chanel and Fulco di Verdura, Paris, 1937. Photo by Lipnitzki/Roger Viollet/Getty Images.

  Maltese Cross Cuff-Bracelets by Verdura

  Shortly after, Verdura created a pair of Byzantine-inspired cuffs, decorated with the Maltese cross motif, for the Parisian designer who often wore them together, both during the day and night. The Maltese cross cuffs remain a staple of Verdura today, with a classic pair of the design being the ultimate jewel for any fashionista.
  
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