134 Carat Sapphire Brooch to Highlight Alexandre Reza Exhibit at Sotheby's
Alexandre Reza untreated Ceylon sapphire brooch featuring a 134 ct. large oval sapphire mounted on a gold clip set with 14 round diamonds 17 cts. t.w., a 1 ct. pear-shaped diamond, yellow diamonds, and 14 pear shaped sapphires 8 ct. t.w. from 1980 (Photos courtesy of Sotheby's
Titled “The Extraordinary Jewelry of Alexandre Reza,” the exhibition will highlight both the historic and contemporary works of the Paris-based jewelry designer. New pieces designed by Olivier Reza, son of now-retired Alexandre, will include earrings featuring old mine Colombian emeralds set in baguette diamonds and a natural pearl necklace.
“My family and I are honored to partner with Sotheby’s and share both the Alexandre Reza archives and new creations with jewelry collectors around the world,” said Olivier Reza in a statement. “Carefully curated, this exhibition will showcase my father’s legacy as a jeweler, and the work that we create today in his honor.”
Platinum earrings composed of four Columbian emeralds more than 51 cts., framed with over 14 cts. of diamond baguettes.
The collection will be on public view Nov. 2–14 in New York City. The exhibition will travel to Sotheby’s global offices in 2014, including London, Doha, and Beijing.
Natural pearl necklace set with a pear-shaped pearl of 29 cts. at its center, a fancy intense yellow diamond of 2.5 cts. and 3 rose-cut diamonds 12 cts. t.w.
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