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April 27, 2010
Luxurious auction brings magnificent results at court jeweller W.A. Bolin
This spring’s jewellery auction glittered with an abundance of splendid jewels. On this sunny day a large number of interested speculators gathered for some lively bidding in a sparkling atmosphere. The auction room was crowded and the hammer prices for the jewellery sold reached a fantastic total of SEK 11.2 million.
The most desirable object in the auction was a unique rivière necklace in platinum with emerald-cut diamonds, which went under the hammer for SEK 930,000 (number 216). A magnificent platinum bracelet with diamonds fetched SEK 185,000 (no. 105). Bidding for a splendid solitaire ring with a modified cushion-cut 4.01 ct brilliant diamond started at SEK 380,000 and closed at SEK 410,000 (no. 244). The beautiful cipher pin with a crowned monogram S for Queen Sofia of Sweden went for SEK 32,000 (no. 15).
A number of beautiful pieces achieved far higher prices than estimated. A stylish bracelet/tiara in platinum with 5 rubies of approx. 8 ct plus brilliants and diamonds of approx. 3 ct went to a new owner for 70 per cent above estimate (no. 25). It sold for SEK 120,000 from a starting price of SEK 70,000. A pearl necklace with clean lines and 41 graduated South Sea pearls from 9-12 mm changed hands for SEK 45,000 – representing a 60 per cent increase (no. 92) on its starting price of SEK 28,000. In addition, the fabulous ring in 18 ct white gold with an oval naturally yellow 3.08 ct brilliant went for SEK 160,000 (no. 143). Its starting price was SEK 120,000.
As the auction ended, those attending stepped out into equally dazzling spring weather!
April 8, 2010
W.A. Bolin’s jewellery auction heralds a glittering spring
Sunday 18 April is the date of the spring jewellery auction at W.A. Bolin. Shop for the coming festivities and choose from a variety of beautiful pieces which together have a total starting price of SEK 14.5 million. Buy a fabulous 18 ct tiara with half-pearls in five star motifs starting price SEK 18,000 (catalogue number 178) or a magnificent ring in 18 ct white gold with an Asscher-cut diamond of approx. 7.30 ct and 2 baguette-cut diamonds of 1.15 ct starting price SEK 800,000 ( no. 200).
The spring catalogue is decorated with an exquisite peridot necklace in 18 ct white gold with a graduated motif of 12 round and 15 pear-cut peridots, approx. 30 ct, as well as brilliant-cut diamonds of approx. 3.55 ct. Starting price SEK 38,000 (catalogue number 86). For the person looking for a more weighty investment, there is the most expensive item in the auction – a unique rivière necklace in platinum with 113 graduated emerald-cut diamonds, 44.10 ct. Starting price SEK 950,000 (no. 216).
Invest in a stylish bracelet/tiara in platinum with 5 rubies of approx. 8 ct plus brilliants and diamonds of approx. 3 ct. Starting price SEK 70,000 (no. 25). Also suitable for the season’s parties is a classic necklace/tiara in platinum with 7 large brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 2.40 ct, and smaller diamonds of approx. 2 ct. Starting price SEK 75,000 (no. 302). The auction offers an elegant bracelet in platinum with 9 large old-cut brilliants and diamonds, approx. 20 ct. Starting price SEK 200,000 (no. 105). There are also a number of rivière bracelets.
Other easy-to-wear capital investments include an elegant solitaire ring in 18 ct white gold with a large old-cut diamond of approx. 6.90 ct. Starting price SEK 350,000 (no. 55). Or a splendid solitaire ring in 14 ct white gold with a large diamond of approx. 5.80 ct and 2 tapered baguette diamonds of approx. 0.30 ct. Starting price SEK 380,000 (no. 128). Set it off with magnificent solitaire earrings in 18 ct white gold with 2 diamonds of approx. 2.08 ct and 2.14 ct. Starting price SEK 435,000 (no. 104).
Dive down for a classic pearl necklace with 37 graduated South Sea pearls, 10-13 mm; the catch is in 14 ct white gold. Starting price SEK 58,000 (no. 3). Alternatively, an exquisite pearl necklace with 29 graduated South Sea pearls, 13.2-17 mm, with a catch in white gold with small diamonds. Starting price SEK 140,000 (no. 37). Or fish for a pearl necklace with clean lines and 41 graduated South Sea pearls, 9-12 mm. Catch in 18 ct matt white gold with small diamonds. Starting price SEK 28,000 (no. 92).
Match this with enchanting earrings in 18 ct pink gold with 2 South Sea pearls, approx. 12 mm, 6 pear-cut kunzites 7.15 ct, pink sapphires 1.06 ct and marquise-cut and round diamonds 1.01 ct. Starting price SEK 60,000 (no. 44). There is an utterly irresistible pair of earrings in 18 ct pink gold and white gold with 2 South Sea pearls, approx. 11 mm, brilliant diamonds, baguette-cut diamonds and rose-cuts 1.86 ct. Starting price SEK 75,000 (no. 254).
“This spring’s auction offers a wealth of exquisite jewels for anyone interested in beautiful investments,” says Christian Bolin, sixth-generation court jeweller. Other items of jewellery with which to gild spring include the classic pendant in platinum with a large, high-class sapphire of approx. 7 ct, brilliant-cut diamonds, ⁸⁄₈ diamonds and rose-cuts of approx. 2 ct. Starting price SEK 60,000 (no. 115). There is also a beautiful cypher pin in 14 ct gold and silver with old-cut brilliants, diamonds, rose-cuts, small oriental pearls and blue enamel. Provenance: belonged to a lady-in-waiting to Queen Sofia of Sweden. Starting price SEK 25,000 (no. 15).
Come along to the auction and be inspired by the wonderful jewellery and precious objects. Choose from a wide range of jewels, watches and silver. Many famous marks are represented such as Bulgari, Cartier, W.A. Bolin, K.Fabergé, Rey Urban and CF Carlman.
The jewellery auctions at W.A. Bolin are internationally famous and attract great interest from dealers in Europe, the US and W.A. Bolin’s “other home country”, Russia.
W.A. Bolin’s spring auction takes place on Sunday 18 April at its shop at Sturegatan 6, starting at 11.00 a.m. The objects can be viewed in W.A. Bolin’s shop on Sunday 11 April from 12 noon to 4 p.m., from Monday 12 April to Friday 16 April from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday 17 April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special viewings for the press by appointment.
November 18, 2009
Magnificent auction and best result ever for court jeweller W.A. Bolin
There was a flurry of spending at this autumn’s eagerly anticipated jewellery auction. Keen speculators gathered in the shop, contributing to a wonderful atmosphere and unusually lively bidding both in the room and by phone. The bids came thick and fast and the total hammer price for all items auctioned was an amazing SEK 11 million – W.A. Bolin’s best result ever.
Bidding for a pair of splendid solitaire earrings in 18 ct white gold with two 4.64 ct brilliants (catalogue no. 288) started at SEK 290,000 and rose to SEK 410,000. A beautiful platinum pendant with a solid black opal (no. 54) tripled in value compared with its starting price, with bids starting at SEK 26,000 and closing at SEK 77,000. A brooch in white gold with a sapphire (no. 111) achieved a 65% increase on the starting price of SEK 28,000 and went under the hammer for SEK 46,000.
Other quality investments included the three stars of the auction. The magnificent solitaire ring in white gold with an emerald-cut 7.05 ct diamond (no. 137) sold for SEK 875,000. Its starting price was SEK 850,000. The splendid platinum bracelet with emerald-cut diamonds (no. 243) went under the hammer for SEK 825,000. The exclusive ring in white gold with an Asscher-cut 5.12 ct diamond (no. 323) went to a new owner for a price of SEK 855,000.
Another sparkling investment was a pair of elegant brilliant earrings (no. 324) which achieved a hammer price of SEK 190,000. The cover star, an enchanting brooch depicting a Russian izba dwelling (no. 120), went to a new home for SEK 72,000.
This atmospheric autumn day provided an auction experience beyond the ordinary, featuring wonderful luxury and beautiful jewels.
November 3, 2009
Time to gild autumn with a fabulous jewellery auction at W.A. Bolin
Sunday 15 November promises a splendid autumn jewellery auction at W.A. Bolin, one of the leading jewellery auctions in the Scandinavian countries. Among the lots are enchanting rings and magical jewels with a total starting price of nearly SEK 700,000 (catalogue numbers 212-227) that will be sold with the proceeds going to medical research at the Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital in Stockholm. Other highlights include a charming brooch in 14 carat gold and silver depicting a Russian ‘izba’ (dwelling) with a demantoid¬ garnet, old-cut diamonds, rose-cuts and rubies (no. 120), starting price SEK 68,000.
The value of the auction lots’ total starting prices is SEK 15 million. A number of elegant pearl necklaces are on offer in various price ranges, so take your inspiration from the Coco Chanel look and make an on-trend investment in an exquisite pearl necklace with 29 graduated South Sea pearls (no. 241), starting price SEK 170,000.
Quite irresistible is the splendid platinum bracelet with ten gorgeous flower motifs featuring 10 emerald-cut diamonds amounting to 10.40 carats as well as 110 brilliants, marquise-cut and pear-cut diamonds totalling 34.60 carats (no. 243), starting price SEK 850,000. Another good buy is an exquisite ring in 18 carat white gold with an extraordinary 5.12 carat Asscher-cut diamond and 2 trapezoid diamonds of 1.40 carats (no. 323), starting price SEK 880,000. As an alternative luxury investment there is an elegant ring in 18 carat white gold with a magnificent 7.05 carat emerald-cut diamond (no. 137), starting price SEK 850,000.
Other dazzling investments include a pair of solitaire earrings in 14 carat gold and silver with two large old-cut brilliants of approx. 9 carats (no. 47), starting price SEK 270,000. Also a pair of earrings in 18 carat white gold in an elegant design with 4 brilliants, 4 marquise-cut and 2 large pear-cut diamonds totalling 6.89 carats (no. 324), starting price SEK 200,000. A fascinating buy is the platinum brooch in the form of a spectacular spray of flowers with 3 large marquise-cut brilliants of approx. 4.15 carats, 26 small marquise-cut brilliants of approx. 9.30 carats, 13 brilliants of approx. 2.30 carats and baguette-cut diamonds of approx. 2.30 carats (no. 269), starting price SEK 220,000.
“High-quality investments that stand the test of time can always be justified. This autumn’s auction provides an opportunity to bid for a number of exquisite jewels and pieces at the market’s advantageous prices – an opportunity that should not be missed,” says Christian Bolin, sixth-generation court jeweller.
Come along to the auction and enjoy some gorgeous investments. Choose from a wide range of jewels, watches and silver. Many famous marks are represented at the auction, such as Borgila, Bulgari, Cartier, CF Carlman, Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co, W.A. Bolin and Wiwen Nilsson.
The jewellery auctions at W.A. Bolin are internationally renowned, attracting great interest from dealers in both Europe and the US, as well as W.A. Bolin’s “other home country”, Russia.
W.A. Bolin’s autumn auction will be held on Sunday 15 November at its shop at Sturegatan 6, starting at 11.00 a.m. The objects can be viewed in W.A. Bolin’s shop on Sunday 8 November from 12 noon to 4 p.m., from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturday 14 November from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special viewings for the press by appointment.
Contact Christian Bolin or Martina Palme for more information on tel. +46 (0)8-545 077 70.
