Sotheby's Luxury Week collection in Geneva this month runs from now until 18. Carefully selected by experts, this exhibition showcases the crystallization of nature and human craftsmanship from around the world, including jewellery, watches, pocket watches from personal collections and designer handbags. Highlights include The Bulgari Laguna Blu, an 11.6 ct Fancy Vivid blue diamond unveiled this month at the Met Gala in New York, which is expected to drop at more than $25 million, making it the most valuable gemstone Bulgari has ever seen.
Selected lots
On the occasion of the Met Gala, the fashion industry's biggest event in New York, internationally acclaimed actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas in "The Matrix 4" wore a gorgeous Bulgari High Jewelry necklace with Sotheby's "The Bulgari Laguna Blu." This rare diamond pays homage to the eternal city of Rome and places the ancient birthplace of Bulgari in a modern light.
At the centre of the necklace is a Bulgari Laguna blue diamond, a distinctive gemstone with exceptional color saturation and a brilliant marine blue. This 11.6 ct Fancy Vivid blue diamond is the largest blue diamond sold by Bulgari and was originally set as a Bulgari ring in 1970.
"Bulgari Lake Blue" Fancy Vivid blue diamonds
11.6 carats, VS1 clarity
Valuation on request
"Magnificent Jewelry" Live Auction | May 16
Sapphire and diamond pendant
The sapphire weighs 132.83 carats, is from Sri Lanka, and is not heat-treated
Estimate: 1,650,000 - 2,290,000 Swiss francs
"Magnificent Jewelry" Live Auction | May 16
The Fancy Vivid yellow diamond necklace weighs more than 70 caratsEstimate: CHF 2,300,000 - 3,200,000
"Magnificent Jewelry" Live Auction | May 16
Van Cleef & Arpels "Zip" yellow gold and diamond necklace
Estimate: CHF 220,000 - 320,000
"Magnificent Jewelry" Live Auction | May 16
Marina B diamond bracelet estimate: CHF 60,000 - CHF 100,000
The online auction of "Precious Jewellery" is open from now until 18 May
Rolex Daytona "John Player Special" model 6241 yellow gold chronograph chain watch, made circa 1969
Estimate: 600,000 - 1,200,000 Swiss francs
"Precious Watch I" Live Auction | May 14
F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Pink Gold Two-Earth Time Watch with power reserve indicator and brass movement, made circa 2001
Estimate: CHF 150,000 - 250,000
"Precious Watch I" Live Auction | May 14
Breguet five-hammer three-minute minute chime pocket watch
Estimate: CHF 500,000 - 1,500,000
"100 Years of Age" Private Collection Live Auction | May 14
Vacheron Constantin 222 model 46003/411
Estimate: CHF 30,000 - 50,000
"Precious Watch II" Online Auction | From now until 15 May
Hermes Sanguine orange glossy Nile crocodile 25cm birkin bag with gold-plated metal hardware, 2021
Estimate: CHF 40,000 - 60,000
"Handbags & Accessories" online auction
From now until May 17