Tiffany, Bulgari, Van Cleef: Our pick of five eyecatching pieces of jewellery at upcoming auction

16 January 2024 An upcoming jewellery auction will offer items by big name brands like Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari.

This Van Cleef & Arpels gold and diamond bangle has a twist design with the front pavé-set in sections featuring brilliant-cut diamonds. It is estimated at £800-1200 at Woolley & Wallis. View the catalogue entry for this Van Cleef & Arpels bangle.

The sale at Woolley & Wallis on January 24-25 comprises 766 items in total, ranging from brooches and rings to bangles and dress sets. It will include both modern and antique features items across a wide range of different styles, so you’re sure to find something you that catches your eye.

Here’s our pick of five items to give you a flavour of what’s on offer.

1. Tiffany brooch

This late 19th century diamond shamrock brooch by Tiffany & Co is set with graduated old cushion-shaped diamonds. It is estimated at £800-1200 at the Woolley & Wallis sale. View the catalogue entry for this Tiffany brooch.

2. Bulgari sapphire set

Another of the lots comprising items by big-name brands at the Woolley & Wallis sale is this Bulgari sapphire dress set. Dating from the mid 20th century, the set features a pair of cufflinks and three shirt studs, and it comes in a fitted case stamped Bulgari. The estimate is at £3000-4000. View the catalogue entry for this Bulgari sapphire set.

3. 19th century brooch

Among the more antique-styled pieces at the Woolley & Wallis sale is this late 19th century gold brooch of floral design. It has three detachable pendants, the reverse with a glazed compartment and the case is stamped Asprey. The estimate is £500-700. View the catalogue entry for this gold brooch.

4. Van Cleef & Arpels bangle

5. Diamond ring

This Monture Cartier diamond cluster ring is set with old circular-cut diamonds within a twisted rope border on a fluted gold mount. It is estimated at £2000-3000 at the Woolley & Wallis sale. View the catalogue entry for this diamond cluster ring.

Read our guide of what to look out for when buying jewellery at auction