TEFAF Maastricht 2020: Preview the best dealers exhibiting at the art fair

March 3, 2020

By Jodie Smith

7 min read

Having already examined the best jewellers attending this year’s TEFAF Maastricht, it’s time to turn our attention to the jewellery dealers who will be showcasing antique and vintage designs from notable houses, with incredible provenance or from esteemed artists.

href=”https://www.katerinaperez.com/articles/hancocks-london-boutique-a-treasure-chest-of-rare-antique-jewellery” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Hancocks

Hancocks is known as one of the most prestigious purveyors of jewellery in London, boasting some exceptional examples of exciting creations. One such piece which the Mayfair jeweller will be bringing to TEFAF Maastricht 2020 is the Anglesey tiara, previously owned by the infamous 5th Marquess of Anglesey, Henry Cyril Paget. If you’re looking for sizeable diamonds, then Hancocks will also be showcasing a 20.20 carat pear-shaped diamond, described – owing to its incredible beauty – as “the Rembrandt of diamonds,” as well as impressive pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari, and a rare 8.12 carat oval padparadscha sapphire and diamond ring claw set in yellow gold by JAR (Joel Arthur Rosenthal,) one of the most important jewellers of our time. The ring also features 75 pavé set lilac coloured sapphires edged with a row of diamonds, and the underneath of the gallery is also set with a row of diamonds, on a diamond set band. Hancock’s Director Guy Burton comments: “JAR produces only a small number of designs each year, in the house’s signature unique settings and often in unexpected colour combinations. The ring is a fantastic example of the outstanding workmanship associated with JAR. Its quality is exceptional.”

Offered by Hancocks London, the Anglesey tiara with over 100ct of diamonds, formerly belonging to the 'Dancing Marquess' circa 1890

Offered by Hancocks London, the Anglesey tiara with over 100ct of diamonds, formerly belonging to the 'Dancing Marquess' circa 1890

 Offered by Hancocks London, the transformable Anglesey tiara with over 100ct of diamonds, formerly belonging to the 'Dancing Marquess' circa 1890

Offered by Hancocks London, the transformable Anglesey tiara with over 100ct of diamonds, formerly belonging to the 'Dancing Marquess' circa 1890

 Offered by Hancocks London, a pendant with 20.20ct old cut pear-shaped diamond, accenting diamonds and pearls in platinum

Offered by Hancocks London, a pendant with 20.20ct old cut pear-shaped diamond, accenting diamonds and pearls in platinum

 Offered by Hancocks London, E. Wolfe set of frog brooches with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies in yellow and white gold

Offered by Hancocks London, E. Wolfe set of frog brooches with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies in yellow and white gold

 Offered by Hancocks London, JAR ring with  8.12ct oval padparadscha sapphire, lilac sapphires and accenting diamonds in yellow and white gold

Offered by Hancocks London, JAR ring with 8.12ct oval padparadscha sapphire, lilac sapphires and accenting diamonds in yellow and white gold

 Offered by Hancocks London, Victorian bracelet with bloodstone and diamonds in yellow gold circa 1880

Offered by Hancocks London, Victorian bracelet with bloodstone and diamonds in yellow gold circa 1880

 Offered by Hancocks London, Bulgari earrings with diamonds and rubies in white gold

Offered by Hancocks London, Bulgari earrings with diamonds and rubies in white gold

href=”https://www.alvr.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>A la Vieille Russie

A New York City-based antique dealer with Russian roots and French heritage, A la Vieille Russie specialises in antique jewellery, Imperial Russian works of art, and objets d’art. The stand-out pieces for their TEFAF presentation include a Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany&Co. suite of peridot decorated earrings and complementing brooch, both with diamonds in yellow gold; a sumptuous pair of Cartier two-tone citrine clips; a René Boivin carved cabochon amethyst and chrysoprase sautoir and matching bracelet circa 1950, as well as an exceptional amethyst collet necklace from 1790.

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, René Boivin necklace and bracelet with carved amethyst and chrysoprase beads in yellow gold

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, René Boivin necklace and bracelet with carved amethyst and chrysoprase beads in yellow gold

 Offered by A la Vieille Russie, necklace with natural pearls and diamonds in white gold circa 1910

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, necklace with natural pearls and diamonds in white gold circa 1910

 Offered by A la Vieille Russie, necklace with rock crystals in silver, circa 1870

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, necklace with rock crystals in silver, circa 1870

 Offered by A la Vieille Russie, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany&Co. earrings with sapphires, and both with peridot and diamonds in yellow gold

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany&Co. earrings with sapphires, and both with peridot and diamonds in yellow gold

 Offered by A la Vieille Russie, necklace with aquamarine and diamonds in white gold

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, necklace with aquamarine and diamonds in white gold

 Offered by A la Vieille Russie, bangle with old mine diamonds in silver and yellow gold, circa 1880

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, bangle with old mine diamonds in silver and yellow gold, circa 1880

 Offered by A la Vieille Russie, Verdura objet d'art in yellow gold and palladium

Offered by A la Vieille Russie, Verdura objet d'art in yellow gold and palladium

href=”https://s-c.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Symbolic & Chase

Symbolic & Chase’s raison d’etre is to present fine jewellery and objects d’art through the lens of an anthropological eye, focusing on the idea of jewellery as art. The dealer will be presenting a JAR ring decorated with a rare 2.49 carat yellowish-green diamond, accented with colourless diamonds in platinum. Alongside this will be a new bracelet by Vamgard – the name which master jeweller Maurizio Fioravantihas designs under. In this piece, Maurizio has created panels of carbon fibre which are embellished with micro mosaic snakes, unfurling next to and clouds and waves of diamonds set in bronze, gold and silver. Ticking the boxes for provenance, Symbolic & Chase are also displaying an important necklace by Harry Winston which was owned by heiress and socialite Christina Onassis. It’s not only the history behind this jewel which makes it significant though – the central pear cut diamond is 38 carats, D-colour and VVS1 clarity.

Offered by Symbolic & Chase, Harry Winston necklace owned by Cristina Onassis with 38ct central pear cut diamond and accenting diamonds in platinum

Offered by Symbolic & Chase, Harry Winston necklace owned by Cristina Onassis with 38ct central pear cut diamond and accenting diamonds in platinum

 Offered by Symbolic & Chase, Harry Winston necklace owned by Cristina Onassis with 38ct central pear cut diamond and accenting diamonds in platinum

Offered by Symbolic & Chase, Harry Winston necklace owned by Cristina Onassis with 38ct central pear cut diamond and accenting diamonds in platinum

 Offered by Symbolic & Chase, Vamgard bracelet with carbon fibre, micro mosaic and diamonds in bronze, white gold and silver

Offered by Symbolic & Chase, Vamgard bracelet with carbon fibre, micro mosaic and diamonds in bronze, white gold and silver

 Offered by Symbolic & Chase, JAR ring with 2.49ct yellowish-green diamond, accented with colourless diamonds in platinum

Offered by Symbolic & Chase, JAR ring with 2.49ct yellowish-green diamond, accented with colourless diamonds in platinum

href=”https://fd-gallery.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>FD Gallery

The treasures which are being brought to TEFAF Maastricht courtesy of another New York jewellery dealer – FD Gallery – are a broad range of jewels spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Modern master Sabba is represented with a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings in platinum and gold. Created almost a century earlier, FD Gallery is also exhibiting a Boucheron art deco Devant de Corsage Brooch from 1925, incorporating the oriental aesthetic which became popular during this era in fine art; featuring carved lapis lazuli, coral, jade, onyx, and diamonds. The brooch was created for the Paris Exposition de Arts Decoratifs of 1925, and was a collaboration of Boucheron’s finest names – designed by Lucien Hirtz, mounted by Bisson, with lapidary work by Brethiot.

Offered by FD Gallery, Cartier Art Deco pendant with amethyst, diamond and turquoise in platinum, circa 1915

Offered by FD Gallery, Cartier Art Deco pendant with amethyst, diamond and turquoise in platinum, circa 1915

 Offered by FD Gallery, Boucheron Art Deco devant de corsage brooch with lapis lazuli, coral, jade, onyx, and diamonds in platinum, circa 1925

Offered by FD Gallery, Boucheron Art Deco devant de corsage brooch with lapis lazuli, coral, jade, onyx, and diamonds in platinum, circa 1925

 Offered by FD Gallery, Sabba earrings with sapphires and diamonds in platinum and gold

Offered by FD Gallery, Sabba earrings with sapphires and diamonds in platinum and gold

href=”https://wartski.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Wartski

Wartski have chosen to demonstrate their expertise in antique jewellery at TEFAF Maastricht 2020 with a diamond en tremblant spray brooch with old brilliant cut diamonds, set in silver and mounted on yellow gold, circa 1840. Another antique piece which is sure to pique the interest of visitors is a Etruscan revival bracelet by Castellani; decorated with filigree and carnelian intaglios, joined by hinged pearl mounted links, and created circa 1870.

Offered by Wartski, diamond tremblant spray brooch with old brilliant cut diamonds, set in silver and mounted on yellow gold, circa 1840

Offered by Wartski, diamond tremblant spray brooch with old brilliant cut diamonds, set in silver and mounted on yellow gold, circa 1840

 Offered by Wartski, Giuliano brooch with coral, turquoise, rubies, pearls and enamel in yellow gold

Offered by Wartski, Giuliano brooch with coral, turquoise, rubies, pearls and enamel in yellow gold

 Offered by Wartski, Castellani Etruscan revival bracelet with pearls and carnelian intaglios in yellow gold, circa 1870

Offered by Wartski, Castellani Etruscan revival bracelet with pearls and carnelian intaglios in yellow gold, circa 1870

 Offered by Wartski, Fabergé clock with nephrite, diamonds and enamel in yellow gold

Offered by Wartski, Fabergé clock with nephrite, diamonds and enamel in yellow gold

href=”https://www.sjphillips.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>S.J. Phillips

Finally, one of the oldest family-owned antique shops in the world S.J. Phillips will be exhibiting a selection of diamond, ruby and sapphire Cartier jewels and a diamond Henri Vever en tremblant brooch circa 1860, while Veronique Bamps will offer – amongst other jewels – a stunning Pierre Sterle brooch, characteristically arresting with fully set with diamonds in platinum.

Offered by S.J. Phillips, Henri Vever en tremblant brooch with diamonds in yellow gold and silver, circa 1860

Offered by S.J. Phillips, Henri Vever en tremblant brooch with diamonds in yellow gold and silver, circa 1860

 Offered by S.J. Phillips, a selection of jewels by Cartier with rubies, sapphires and diamonds in platinum

Offered by S.J. Phillips, a selection of jewels by Cartier with rubies, sapphires and diamonds in platinum

In combination with the jewellers attending TEFAF Maastricht 2020, these dealers are set to create an incredible selection of important jewels for aficionados and admirers from all over the world to enjoy between March 7th and 15th.

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