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Mrs. Charles Wrightsman<\/span><\/div>\n

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DEDICATED AUCTION TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK ON 5 DECEMBER 2012<\/span><\/div>\n

<\/span>Sotheby\u2019s is honored to announce that it will offer an important selection of jewelry <\/span>from the collection of philanthropist, arts patron and collector Mrs. Charles Wrightsman in a dedicated auction <\/span>on 5 December 2012 in New York. Magnificent Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman will <\/span>comprise more than 60 lots reflective of Mrs. Wrightsman\u2019s elegant personal style, with historically important <\/span>pieces spanning from 19th century diamond jewels to contemporary designs by JAR \u2013 evidence of her <\/span>comprehensive taste and connoisseurship. Select highlights from the sale will travel to Hong Kong, Geneva, Los<\/span>
Angeles and London* before returning for exhibition in Sotheby\u2019s York Avenue galleries beginning 1 <\/span>December, alongside the auction of Magnificent Jewels.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a privilege to offer these superb jewels from Mrs. Wrightsman\u2019s collection,\u201d commented Lisa Hubbard, <\/span>Sotheby\u2019s Chairman, North and South America, International Jewelry Division. \u201cIncluded are designs from <\/span>Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Boucheron, Fred Leighton and JAR. Each piece is <\/span>interesting in its own right, with many fashioned to her personal specifications by her jewelers of choice, and all <\/span>crafted for effect. The selection is carefully curated and meant to be worn, and together provides insight into <\/span>Mrs. Wrightsman\u2019s much-admired style. The collection is multifaceted and includes jewels for every occasion, <\/span>classic designs that are a mixture of color and texture, and jewels that define elegance and sparkle in <\/span>candlelight.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION<\/b><\/span>

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<\/span>Magnificent Natural Pearl and Diamond Corsage Ornament, <\/span>circa 1910<\/span><\/i><\/b>
Estimate $800,000\/1.2 million**<\/span>
The Belle Epoque brooch inspired by Eastern design motifs <\/span>features three Golconda-type diamonds, weighing 8.67 carats, <\/span>8.78 carats, 9.59 carats<\/span>
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<\/span>Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch, circa 1840<\/i><\/b><\/span>
Estimate $200\/300,000<\/span>
Formerly in the Collection of <\/span>HRH Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent<\/span>

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Rare Natural Gray Pearl and Diamond Brooch<\/i><\/b><\/span>
Estimate $400\/600,000<\/span>
This jewel has been called an \u201cexceptional natural pearl\u201d by the SSEF <\/span>laboratory in Switzerland, who also state that the pearl \u201cpossesses <\/span>outstanding characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation.\u201d<\/span>

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<\/span>Pair of Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Earclips, Cartier, London, 1934<\/i><\/b><\/span>
Estimate $200\/300,000<\/span>
With two Colombian emerald drops weighing approximately 50 carats<\/span>

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<\/span>Carved Ruby and Diamond Clip-Brooch, by Cartier, London, <\/span>with an Emerald Pendant<\/span><\/i><\/b>
Estimate $75\/100,000<\/span>
<\/a>The Colombian emerald drop weighing over 100 carats<\/span>

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Pair of Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earclips, <\/span>JAR Paris<\/span><\/i><\/b>
Estimate $150\/250,000<\/span>
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<\/span>Briolette Diamond Ring, JAR Paris<\/i><\/b><\/span>
Estimate $250\/350,000<\/span>
Suspending a briolette diamond drop <\/span>weighing 10.28 carats<\/span>

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*Exhibition Calendar<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Hong Kong: 5 \u2013 8 October<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Geneva: 10 \u2013 13 November<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Los Angeles: 19 November<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
London: 23 \u2013 26 November<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n

<\/span>**Estimates do not include buyer\u2019s premium<\/span>

<\/span>Source: Sotheby’s<\/span><\/p>\n
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