Strauss & Co Announces an Exceptional Spring Auction Highlighting Stunning Gems

11 Oct 2024

As we revel in the warmth of spring, Strauss & Co is pleased to announce its jewellery auction, “The Fine Gem Edition,” featuring a remarkable selection of exquisite gemstone jewellery. This sale celebrates jewellery that goes beyond mere adornment, evoking a rich heritage of craftsmanship through a dialogue between human creativity and Earth’s geological processes. Each piece contains a world of incredible stories, symbolising timeless elegance, passion, and the enduring connection between nature’s riches and the creativity of skilled artisans.

These extraordinary pieces embody not only aesthetic allure but are accented by the symbolism they carry —from gold, a precious metal that took millions of years to form beneath the surface, stunning gemstones that have adorned royalty and symbolised wealth and devotion; to diamonds, revered for their brilliance and strength.

Suited for both passionate collectors and appreciators alike, the items on offer are timeless, sophisticated and yet wearable — be it with casual attire, evening wear, or elegant ensembles. The sale overall embodies the spirit of spring with vibrant colours and magnificent designs, perfectly suited for every lifestyle. “The Fine Gem Edition” also offers a handsome selection of jewellery designed for men, breaking traditional boundaries and emphasising that elegance and expression know no gender. 

“The Fine Gem Edition” features South Sea pearls, deep blue tanzanite, forest green emeralds, multicoloured sapphires, soft mint-hued beryl, and pigeon blood rubies, in the form of rings, earrings, pendants and brooches, all of a very fine standard. The crown jewel of the sale is an 18 karat white gold Cartier necklace, valued at an estimate of over a million rands. Adorned with diamonds arranged in elegant leaf motifs, featuring 182 pavé and tube-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, this piece offers a luxurious finish and remarkable durability, ensuring its lifelong heirloom status. Its classic design allows for versatile wear, seamlessly transitioning from relaxed to formal attire and adding a touch of glamour to any wardrobe. It embodies Cartier’s rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship, evoking the brand’s legacy as “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” since 1847. Other highlights include a ruby and diamond bracelet, a yellow gold tourmaline and diamond ring and a platinum diamond brooch, among others.

Valued for its sensual beauty and rarity, fine gem jewellery embodies the phenomenon of natural beauty shaped by the forces of nature over millions of years. “The Fine Gem Edition” is carefully curated to reflect this beauty, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to appreciate the wonder behind every item.

With a resurgence in global demand for jewellery, this auction offers a unique opportunity to acquire exceptional pieces that capture enduring charm — an ideal moment to invest in treasures that resonate with history and significance.

“The Fine Gem Edition” is in two parts: the Day Sale (online-only closes on Monday 21 October from 2pm) and the Evening Sale (taking place in Cape Town on Monday 21 October at 7pm) and opens online on the 11th of October and is available to preview at our Cape Town offices until the 21st of October. 

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