Showing posts with label Christie’s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christie’s. Show all posts

Saturday, December 3, 2011

A Peek Inside Christie's Elizabeth Taylor Exhibition



Christie's recreates Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry room for the exhibition.

At noon Saturday, the general public will have its first opportunity to view the entire collection of Elizabeth Taylor that will go on auction at Christie’s New York headquarters beginning December 13.



Three outfits worn by Taylor during her Cleopatra days.

Parts of the collection of jewelry, couture, memorabilia,

A Peek Inside Christie's Elizabeth Taylor Exhibition



Christie's recreates Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry room for the exhibition.

At noon Saturday, the general public will have its first opportunity to view the entire collection of Elizabeth Taylor that will go on auction at Christie’s New York headquarters beginning December 13.



Three outfits worn by Taylor during her Cleopatra days.

Parts of the collection of jewelry, couture, memorabilia,

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Flaming Yellow 32-Ct. Diamond Sells for $6.5 Million at Auction


A rare vivid yellow, 32.77-ct.diamond sold for more than $6.5 million at Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction held Tuesday. The golden yellow hue of the pear-shaped gem is so intense and so deep that the Gemological Institute of America ranks it among the rarest of gemstones in its class.The unmounted diamond, about the size of a guitar pick, was the top lot of Christie’s first major

Flaming Yellow 32-Ct. Diamond Sells for $6.5 Million at Auction


A rare vivid yellow, 32.77-ct.diamond sold for more than $6.5 million at Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction held Tuesday. The golden yellow hue of the pear-shaped gem is so intense and so deep that the Gemological Institute of America ranks it among the rarest of gemstones in its class.The unmounted diamond, about the size of a guitar pick, was the top lot of Christie’s first major

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor’s Legendary Jewels May Fetch More Than $30M



The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond

Elizabeth Taylor amassed one of the greatest private jewelry collections in the world during her long, colorful life. A total of 269 of her personal jewels are going on sale on December 13 and 14 as part of the four-day “Collection of Elizabeth Taylor” auction at Christie’s New York.

On December 13, the international auction house will present 80 of Taylor’s most

Elizabeth Taylor’s Legendary Jewels May Fetch More Than $30M



The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond

Elizabeth Taylor amassed one of the greatest private jewelry collections in the world during her long, colorful life. A total of 269 of her personal jewels are going on sale on December 13 and 14 as part of the four-day “Collection of Elizabeth Taylor” auction at Christie’s New York.

On December 13, the international auction house will present 80 of Taylor’s most

Friday, July 1, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor’s Aids Foundation to Benefit from Christie’s Jewelry Auction


Elizabeth Taylor’s larger-than-life acting career and her remarkable life will be represented in a four day auction of her jewels, fashion, accessories, decorative arts and memorabilia by Christie’s New York . At least two of the days will be devoted to her stunning jewelry collection.

Prior to the sale there will be a worldwide three-month tour of her possessions ending with a 10-day

Elizabeth Taylor’s Aids Foundation to Benefit from Christie’s Jewelry Auction


Elizabeth Taylor’s larger-than-life acting career and her remarkable life will be represented in a four day auction of her jewels, fashion, accessories, decorative arts and memorabilia by Christie’s New York . At least two of the days will be devoted to her stunning jewelry collection.

Prior to the sale there will be a worldwide three-month tour of her possessions ending with a 10-day

Friday, March 11, 2011

Gloria Swanson Diamond Ring Up for Auction by Christie’s Paris


Christie’s Jewels Department is offering a 5.1-ct. rectangular-cut diamond ring that belonged to actress Gloria Swanson. The ring is expected to fetch €70,000 - €100,000 ($97,300 - $139,100) at the May 23 auction in Paris.Swanson was a superstar of the silent movies and critically acclaimed for her role in the Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard (1950). By the mid-1920s Swanson was the highest

Gloria Swanson Diamond Ring Up for Auction by Christie’s Paris


Christie’s Jewels Department is offering a 5.1-ct. rectangular-cut diamond ring that belonged to actress Gloria Swanson. The ring is expected to fetch €70,000 - €100,000 ($97,300 - $139,100) at the May 23 auction in Paris.Swanson was a superstar of the silent movies and critically acclaimed for her role in the Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard (1950). By the mid-1920s Swanson was the highest

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Timepiece Tuesday: Christie’s, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, Breitling, Philip Stein and Oprah


Christie’s Sets Record for Watch Sales Led by PatekWith its final auction of the fall season on December 14 in New York, Christie’s International wrapped up a record-breaking year for fine and rare watches that realized $91.2 million in total sales—the highest annual total ever achieved for watches by the global auction house. Every watch sale hosted at Christie’s salerooms in Dubai, Hong Kong,

Timepiece Tuesday: Christie’s, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, Breitling, Philip Stein and Oprah


Christie’s Sets Record for Watch Sales Led by PatekWith its final auction of the fall season on December 14 in New York, Christie’s International wrapped up a record-breaking year for fine and rare watches that realized $91.2 million in total sales—the highest annual total ever achieved for watches by the global auction house. Every watch sale hosted at Christie’s salerooms in Dubai, Hong Kong,