Dazzling dragonfly brooch could land among top lots in Aug. 3 sale

On Wednesday, August 3, starting at 1 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale of Antique and Contemporary Designer Jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Of course, venerated brands appear among the 289 lots. Contributions from Cartier include a circa-1970s 18K gold and diamond link necklace; an Art Deco-style diamond and platinum ring showcasing a Burmese ruby; and a mid-century 18K gold bombe ring set with 3.50 carats of old cut diamonds. Van Cleef & Arpels is represented by a circa-1970s 18K gold, diamond and onyx bracelet; a 20th-century pair of platinum earring studs featuring 6.20 carats of diamonds; and a 1960s-era 18K gold collar necklace with 5.60 carats of brilliant cut diamonds.

Gaston Lafitte 18K gold, onyx and diamond dragonfly brooch, est. $90,000-$108,000

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