Live Auction 2160Jewels: The New York Sale
Christie’s roundel
Lot 79

A SUITE OF MOONSTONE AND SAPPHIRE JEWELRY, BY TIFFANY & CO.

Closed22 April 2009

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USD 18,750

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A SUITE OF MOONSTONE AND SAPPHIRE JEWELRY, BY TIFFANY & CO.
Comprising a necklace, suspending a detachable pendant, centering upon an oval-shaped cabochon moonstone, within a pierced cabochon moonstone and platinum wirework surround, trimmed by circular-cut sapphires, from a neckchain, set with an alternating series of cabochon moonstones and circular-cut sapphires; and a pair of ear clips en suite, mounted in platinum, necklace 15½ ins., (pendant may also be worn as a brooch), in a Tiffany & Co. black suede necklace case and ear clip box
Each signed Tiffany & Co., ear clips no. 19714772 (3)

Specialist note

Cf. John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 2002, page 74

Cf. Clare Phillips, Ed., Bejeweled by Tiffany: 1837-1987, Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 2006, page 246

Cf. Janet Zapata, The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1993, page 116