JNB Jewelry & Gem Appraisal

                                                                   Exceptional Jewelry

During her life the late Marina Svetlova*, former chairwoman of the ballet department at Indiana University and internationally renowned ballerina, acquired a notable collection of fine jewelry. Pictured below are a few of these magnificent items.

* NYT obituary: www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/arts/dance/18svetlova.html

Van Cleef & Arpels Convertible Diamond Clips, approximate total diamond weight 11.5 cts.






Cartier platinum art deco wristwatch with diamond and seed pearl band. Approximate diamond weight 2.0 cts. 324 gray seed pearls.







Victorian antique brooch, circa 1870. 14K and 18K yellow gold, black enamel and approximately 5.25 cts. of Old Mine cut diamonds. Beautiful floral and leaf motif.




Seaman Schepps tri-strand cultured pearl necklace (5.8mm to 8.75mm) with gemstone clasp. Clasp includes cabochon cut emeralds, carved and faceted sapphires and faceted diamonds. Approximate total gem weight of 10.08 cts.














Mario Buccellati 18K yellow gold butterfly pin.






Van Cleef & Arpels lion brooch. 18K yellow gold, melee diamonds and sapphires and black enamel.

Ballerina brooch, maker unknown. Pearl, diamond, ruby, sapphire and yellow gold. Beautiful craftsmanship. Approximate total gem weight of 2.92 cts.






Antique silver box with vermiel lining. English hallmarks date the item between October 11, 1804 to May 28, 1805.







Tiffany Schlumberger platinum, 18K yellow gold and diamond ring. Approximate diamond weight of 1.0 cts.












Seaman Schepps sapphire, diamond and yellow gold earrings. Approximate total sapphire cabochons weight 55 cts. Approximate total diamond weight 0.9 cts.






Art Deco star sapphire and diamond platinum ring. Approximate total gem weight of 16.23 cts.






Yellow gold ballpoint pen with bamboo motif by Tiffany & company.