Jewellery and watches worth millions

The jewellery showcases at Pedersholm will be displaying what is probably the most outstanding presentation of jewellery and watches in the history of this stately home, covering the entire price spectrum.

Among the auction’s many interesting lots are a gold bracelet from Tiffany & Co. embellished with 44 cut diamonds, which would look beautiful on any female wrist, and a striking “tennis” bracelet with 33 cut diamonds of together more than 13 carats. The male visitors also have good reason to look closer: wrist watches of such superior workmanship and precision are lifelong investments. A Rolex Daytona from 2005, estimated at DKK 130,000, is the auction’s costliest timepiece, while in the DKK 25,000-35,000 price range there are outstanding lots from Piaget and IWC.

The first watches from these coveted producers saw the light of day in the 1870s and, together with the likes of Rolex and Omega, have contributed significantly to creating Switzerland’s national identity. Watch making of this calibre is both time demanding and costly, which is reflected in the price. This may be precisely the reason why today there is growing interest in second-hand watches. And you certainly do not have to “break the bank” to join this exalted company, as the exquisite ladies’ wrist watch from Omega in 18-carat gold bears testimony to. Here the estimate is DKK 6,000.

The French have a long tradition in jewellery and the area around the Champs Elyssé remains a world centre for exclusive brand names. Boucheron founded his business in 1858 and today it is considered one of the world’s leading jewellers. As far back as the 1880s, Boucheron introduced the ladies’ wrist-watch embellished with diamonds – a gamble that certainly paid off. A luxurious watch from the Parisian master is among the auction’s top numbers: an 18-carat gold watch embedded with numerous rubies and cut diamonds – in itself a fine study of the company’s excellence and abilities (estimate: DKK 75,000).

The jewellery sector played an important role in refining the expression of Art Nouveau during its “golden age” from 1890 to 1910. Rooted in an organic idiom inspired by nature, the sweeping and the sensual were woven together into a perfect whole. Elaboration became a virtue in its own right and enamel technology was developed to perfection. From this period is a brooch that distinguishes itself through virtuosic workmanship (estimate: DKK 40,000).

A single 3.02-carat cut diamond flanked by two more diamonds is one of the auction’s most beautiful rings (estimate: DKK: 125,000). It joins company with an old cut diamond of no less than 4.20 carats – a ring that will undoubtedly attract attention among the showcases at Pedersholm. (Estimate: DKK 120,000)

Welcome to a pre-eminent display of the art of detail! 

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