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Van Ham

266 - DIOR, CHRISTIAN

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Estimation

€15,000 - 20,000

Sale fees

35%

DIOR, CHRISTIAN Model: PAMPILLE D'HIVER. Title: Aquamarine, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring. Origin: France, Paris. Date: ca. 2000. Material: 750/- white gold, hallmarked. EU Ring Size: 52. Weight: 35 g. Measurement: Height of ring shank approx. 1.7 cm. Diamonds: Approx. 140 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.18 ct., F-G/VS. Gemstones: 1 cabochon-cut aquamarine and 6 aquamarine pendants totaling 43 ct., approx. 184 round-faceted sapphires totaling 8.20 ct. in varying shades of blue. Description: Signed “Dior,” numbered “E4432.” French assay marks. In jewelry terminology, “pampille” refers to a pendant or a freely moving decorative element. The French name of the model, which translates as “Winter Pampille,” is reflected in the articulated aquamarine drops, which hang from the ring like melting icicles. The shank curves around the central aquamarine cabochon in branching, organic forms set with sapphires and diamonds. Dior has been creating Haute Joaillerie collections since 1999. Under the creative direction of Victoire de Castellane, the Maison’s jewelry has continued to draw inspiration from the world of its founding couturier. Her poetic yet contemporary designs unite couture, nature, and abstract art, translating the essence of the Parisian Maison into miniature works of art. Enclosure: Original certificate with outer packaging and original box included. Purchased in July 2007 from the Dior boutique on Place Vendôme, Paris, for €45,000 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Domestic: This lot is not suitable for parcel shipping. Transport must be arranged exclusively through a shipping company following consultation after the auction. EU: 75.00 euros plus 14.25 euros VAT Third country: 75.00 euros plus 14.25 euros VAT Additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to a total invoice amount of 25,000 euros: max. 41.65 euros For a total invoice amount exceeding 25,000 euros: 1.8 per mille USA: Shipping to be arranged individually after the auction. #Christian Dior #France, Paris #aquamarine #Modern Jewelry #White gold #Ring #Jewelry.

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Auction details

Fine Jewelry
Wednesday, November 18
02:30 PM
Hitzelerstrasse, 2
50968 Cologne, Germany

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Van Ham +(49)2.21.92.58.620 cr-jewels@van-ham.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 24,000 lots published

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