The Best Jewels From The Estate of Bunny Mellon

AN 18 KARAT GOLD, CITRINE AND DEMANTOID GARNET BROOCH, VERDURA Designed as a pineapple set with cushion-cut citrines weighing approximately 18.75 carats, the leaves decorated with round demantoid garnets weighing approximately .60 carat, signed Verdura. Est. $10/15,000

AN 18 KARAT GOLD, PERIDOT, TURQUOISE AND EMERALD COMPACT, SCHLUMBERGER FOR TIFFANY & CO. Designed as a gourd set with square-cut peridots weighing approximately 35.00 carats, accented by pear-shaped turquoise cabochons, further set with a cabochon emerald, gross weight approximately 89 dwts, the interior fitted with a mirror and powder screen, signed Tiffany Schlumberger, numbered 6. With signed and fitted box. Est. $15/20,000

A PLATINUM, GOLD, ROSE QUARTZ AND SAPPHIRE 'COQUILLAGE' BROOCH, SUZANNE BELPERRON The sculpted rose quartz sea shell accented by numerous French-cut sapphires, with French assay and partial maker's mark for Société Groenë et Darde; circa 1932-1940. Est. $7,500/10,000

A GROUP OF KEYCHAINS Four in the form of keys, one in the form of a horseshoe and one designed as a French horn. 6 pieces. Est. $1,000/1,500

A GROUP OF GOLD JEWELRY AND A BOX The gold link bracelet suspending nine lapis lazuli beads measuring approximately 15.0 to 12.5 mm, length 7½ in. Together with a gold box in the form of two books, applied with lapis lazuli tablets. With an oval-shaped locket pendant applied with lapis lazuli and centering a row of seed pearls. Also comprising a gold brooch in the form of a cannon with a spinning wheel. 4 pieces. Est. $1,800/2,000

AN EXQUISITE GOLD AND DIAMOND RIVIÈRE, CARTIER Of graduated design, set with 29 old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 111.00 carats, completed by a clasp set with a round Fancy Deep Yellow diamond weighing 4.20 carats, length 14 in., signed Cartier, numbered 531; circa 1948. With signed and fitted box. Est. $1.25/1.5 million

A GOLD, PLATINUM, CORAL COLORED STONE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BROOCH, VERDURA The kneeling Egyptian figure in the form of Cleopatra composed of carved coral, the figure wearing a textured gold dress and bangle-bracelets, the headdress set with calibré-cut sapphires, the platform set with calibré-cut emeralds, accented with round diamonds weighing approximately .35 carat, her lotus blossom scepter and eyes applied with enamel, signed Verdura. With signed box. Est. $4/6,000

AN 18 KARAT GOLD, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ENAMEL CHARM BRACELET, FRANCE The gold link bracelet suspending six cocktail-themed charms including a twist of lemon peel, a bottle of gin, a cocktail shaker which opens to reveal a devil, a liquor bottle, a martini glass and an ice cube, the link surmounting three charms inscribed, '1 verre a liqueur,' '½ verre a Madère,' 'Country of origin France,' and '2 traits,' gross weight approximately 12 dwts, length 7 in., with French assay and partial workshop marks; circa 1935. Est. $10/15,000

A GOLD, COLORED STONE, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BRACELET, CARLO GIULIANO Designed as a series of hinged panels, each panel applied with white enamel spot details, set with emerald, rubies, sapphires and pink sapphires, further set with old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, length 8 in., with maker's mark; circa 1870. Est. $25/35,000

A GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BRACELET The hinged bracelet applied with blue enamel, accented at the front by three diamond-set rows highlighted by nine old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.60 carats, accented by smaller old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 carats, gross weight approximately 55 dwts, internal circumference 6 in.; last quarter of the 19th century. Est. $8/12,000

A GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BRACELET designed as a serpent applied with blue enamel, set with numerous old mine and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.85 carats, completed by two red stone eyes, inner circumference 6 in., expandable; circa 1860. With fitted box. Est. $4,500/5,500

AN 18 KARAT GOLD, PLATINUM, CITRINE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CARTIER, LONDON length 6½ in., signed Cartier, London, numbered 8492; circa 1940 Est. $25/35,000 View more of the property from the collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon