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A Tiffany and Co. brooch featuring the Vanderbilt sapphire stole the spotlight at the most recent Phillips auction in Geneva.
The piece, designed in the early 20th century, showcases a 42.68-carat sugarloaf Kashmir sapphire in an openwork scroll design and accented with old-cut diamonds. It surpassed its high estimate of CHF 1.2 million ($1.5 million) to bring in in CHF 2.9 million ($3.6 million) at the November 10 Geneva Jewels Auction: V, Phillips said Monday.
In total, the auction garnered CHF 13.7 million ($17 million), as 85% of lots sold. The Vanderbilt family collection saw a sale rate of 100%, with some lots fetching way above their high estimates.
“The results of today’s sale attest to the enduring appeal of period jewels and the discerning eye of our international clients,” said Phillips worldwide head of jewelry Benoît Repellin. “To bring the jewels of the Vanderbilt family to the world’s stage was a moment of profound privilege. These treasures stand as the purest embodiment of Gilded Age elegance, and the response we have witnessed is a testament to the timeless power of exceptional jewels.”
Here are the rest of the top 10 lots:
Main image: The Vanderbilt sapphire and diamond brooch. (Phillips)
