Jewellery and luxury

The Notary Auction House has achieved impressive results this year in the field of jewelry and luxury.
Our auction house offers a diverse range of jewelry types, including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and more.

Prominent names take center stage during our auctions: René Lalique, Boucheron, Mauboussin, Cartier, Van Clef & Arpels.

Our catalog features high-quality lots composed of various materials (gold, white gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, pearls, jewelry adorned with precious gemstones such as sapphire, emerald, ruby, etc.). You will have a wide selection of lots to choose from in our auction catalogs.

Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermès, and Dior, renowned names and prestigious fashion houses, are equally represented through their jewelry and fashion items.

Exquisite leather goods, such as those from Hermès, include iconic models like the Kelly, Birkin, or Constance. The monogram brand presents models like Ellipse, Melrose Avenue, and Marine Blocks.

A beautiful handbag can be complemented by a stunning timepiece. Luxury brands go hand in hand with luxury watchmaking. Länge & Söhne, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Chopard, or F.P. Journe, watches always present delightful surprises during our auctions.

ALLIANCE

tour complet en or blanc 750 ‰ sertie de diamants demi-taille
Tour de doigt : 53
Poids brut : 3,26 g
Manque une pierre

A word about jewellery

The history of jewellery goes back thousands of years. The first jewellery was often made from natural materials such as shells, stones, bones or animal teeth, used as symbols of status, protection or belonging to a group. Over the centuries, the art of jewellery-making was perfected, and precious metals such as gold and silver were used to create ornaments designed to embellish or symbolise emotional ties.

Wedding rings originated in ancient Egypt, where couples wore rings to symbolise the eternity of their union. The Egyptians chose rings made of straw, leather or other simple materials, and later gold, because of its rarity and durability. The ring's circle, without beginning or end, represented the infinity of love and commitment.

A word about wedding rings

This tradition developed over the centuries and was widely popularised in Europe in the Middle Ages, particularly through the use of precious metal rings. In the 15th century, Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg (1459-1519) is said to have given Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) a ring set with a diamond, marking the beginning of the use of precious stones in engagement rings. This gesture strongly influenced the custom of engagement and wedding rings in Western societies.

The wedding ring remains a universal symbol of commitment and fidelity, although each culture has its own variations. Throughout its history, jewellery has combined beauty, meaning and emotion, through centuries of tradition and evolution.

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Jewellery and luxury

A word about jewellery

A word about wedding rings

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