jewelry

moonstone brooch in the shape of an oval with star points
Hindman’s Palm Beach Jewelry Auction to Offer Treasures by Tony Duquette
Hindman’s Palm Beach Jewelry will feature 116 lots with vibrant statement jewelry from renowned designers such as Tony Duquette, Christopher Walling, Nicholas Varney, de Grisogono, Evelyn Clothier,…
black and white photo of Sam and Mary Ann Scherr
20th-Century Artist-Designer Couples
By exploring three modern artist-designer couples of the twentieth century, we revisit two timeless art debates: the intersection between design and art, and art history as more than a solitary line…
Historic Green Vault, Jewel Room Display.
Arrests Made in Dresden Diamond Heist
German police have arrested three men in connection with the daring theft of more than a billion dollars in diamonds last year.
close up of Sandro Botticelli's Portrait of a Young Woman
The Jewelry of the Renaissance: The Medici Gem Collection
In the second installment in our series on jewelry’s place in art history, we’re exploring jewelry collecting in the Renaissance, a time when jewels were considered as valuable to possess and display…
egyptian pectoral amulet in the shape of a vulture, made in gold with lapis lazuli inlay
Egyptian Amulets and Their Power in the History of Jewelry
In a new Art & Object series, we’ll take a look at some of history’s greatest jewelry stories, showing you how and why jewelry is such a powerful artistic, cultural, and historical artifact.
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A Private Look at Sotheby’s Fine Jewels Exhibition

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A piece of jewelry is shown in an open palm
The Magnificent Jewels of Cecile Zilkha
Cecile was known for her glamorous style and love of extraordinary jewelry.
green and velvet tulle tutu dress
How 20th-century Ballet Connected Artists Across Disciplines
In the early-to-mid 20th century, ballet was the art form that connected artists and intellectuals across disciplines, intertwining high-culture, glamour, and working-class aspirations.