A stellar jewellery collection showing ‘a deep appreciation of style, rarity and craftsmanship’

Some 300 jewels, gems and precious objects spanning more than 200 years — including one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and contemporary creations from makers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Graff, David Morris and Cartier — are offered in Geneva on 10 November and online

Mystery-set jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, from top: a ruby and diamond ‘Fuschia’ clip-brooch (estimate: CHF 320,000-500,000); a ruby and diamond ‘Oiseau Mystérieux’ brooch (CHF 500,000-800,000); and a pair of ruby and diamond ‘Cadix’ earrings (CHF 250,000-400,000). All offered in Exceptional Jewels & Objects of Elegance: A Connoisseur’s Collection — part I on 10 November 2026 at Christie’s in Geneva