Il Ponte Casa d’Aste Adds October Jewelry Sale with 246 Lots, Featuring Cartier, Bulgari, Buccellati

Il Ponte Casa d’Aste will hold a new jewelry auction titled "Gioielli importanti" on October 7 and 8, doubling its number of jewelry sales in the same semester. The sale comprises 246 lots, many from an eclectic European collection. Among the highlights are three colliers by major maisons: a Cartier collier de chien in platinum, white gold, pearls, and diamonds (lot 92, estimate €10,000–20,000); a Buccellati yellow gold collar with engraved emeralds, carved rubies, and round diamonds (lot 93, estimate €14,000–18,000); and a Bulgari yellow gold groumette link collar with a 12.81-carat yellow sapphire (lot 97, estimate €15,000–20,000). Other notable lots include Gunther Krauss pendant earrings in yellow gold, diamonds, and coral drops (lot 76, €2,200–3,500); a satin white gold belt with diamonds and carved jadeite (lot 51, €7,500–10,000); and platinum and white gold earrings with two pairs of interchangeable pendants, drop pearls, and 15.00 carats of diamonds (lot 104, €8,500–12,000). The catalog also features Codognato and Nardi creations, including "moretto" brooches and "memento mori" pieces (lot 53, €3,600–4,500; lot 171, €2,200–3,200; lot 82, €3,600–4,500). Il Ponte notes that the auction departs from usual paths, presenting a selection where great maisons, historic manufactories, important materials, and exceptional dimensions coexist. The complete catalog is available online.