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Bonhams London to Sell Boucheron Tiara After Century in Private Hands

market-auction · 2026-05-18

Bonhams will auction a diamond bandeau tiara by Boucheron from 1924 on June 11, 2026, in London. The tiara, part of the Exceptional Jewels sale, has not been seen since its commission over a century ago. It features a central pear-shaped drop with a 3.60-carat old brilliant-cut diamond, set among scroll, quatrefoil, and olive leaf motifs. The sale includes six single-owner collections with pieces from Boucheron, Bulgari, Buccellati, Cartier, Carlo Giuliano, Chanel, Tiffany, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Key facts

  • Bonhams Exceptional Jewels sale on June 11, 2026 in London
  • Includes a Boucheron diamond bandeau tiara from 1924
  • Tiara has not been seen since its commission over a century ago
  • Features a 3.60-carat old brilliant-cut diamond pear-shaped drop
  • Six notable single-owner collections are featured
  • Designs by Boucheron, Bulgari, Buccellati, Cartier, Carlo Giuliano, Chanel, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels
  • Tiara is openwork with scroll, quatrefoil, and olive leaf motifs
  • Set with old brilliant, old single, and rose-cut diamonds

Entities

Institutions

  • Bonhams
  • Boucheron
  • Bulgari
  • Buccellati
  • Cartier
  • Carlo Giuliano
  • Chanel
  • Tiffany
  • Van Cleef & Arpels

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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