Trianon, 'Marble Cone', Coral, Shell, and Yellow Gold Earrings
Trianon, 'Marble Cone', Coral, Shell, and Yellow Gold Earrings
Featuring marble cone shells measuring approximately 22.00 x 19.00 mm, centered by oval cabochon coral measuring approximately 12.00 x 10.00 mm. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. 15/16 inch long.
Stamp: 750 TRIANON (Trianon maker's mark) 35405 18K.
Gross weight: 10.35 dwt.
Accompanied by a Seaman Schepps box.
Provenance:
Founded in 1979 by Jay Bauer and Anthony Hopenhajm, Trianon is a New York City-based firm renowned for its bold and whimsical designs, many of which include organic materials, such as rare seashells, and colorful gemstones. Notably, Trianon acquired the iconic American jewelry brand Seaman Schepps in 1992, a firm that designs pieces of similar aesthetic. Their pieces range from Art Deco-inspired links to whimsical natural shells comprising nature’s infinite color palette. Today Trianon can be found at their boutiques in New York City, Palm Beach, and Nantucket, with their unique pieces highly sought-after at auction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Light scratching throughout consistent with age and use. One earring's post has fallen off.
Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@freemansauction.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
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Trianon, 'Marble Cone', Coral, Shell, and Yellow Gold Earrings
Featuring marble cone shells measuring approximately 22.00 x 19.00 mm, centered by oval cabochon coral measuring approximately 12.00 x 10.00 mm. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. 15/16 inch long.
Stamp: 750 TRIANON (Trianon maker's mark) 35405 18K.
Gross weight: 10.35 dwt.
Accompanied by a Seaman Schepps box.
Provenance:
Founded in 1979 by Jay Bauer and Anthony Hopenhajm, Trianon is a New York City-based firm renowned for its bold and whimsical designs, many of which include organic materials, such as rare seashells, and colorful gemstones. Notably, Trianon acquired the iconic American jewelry brand Seaman Schepps in 1992, a firm that designs pieces of similar aesthetic. Their pieces range from Art Deco-inspired links to whimsical natural shells comprising nature’s infinite color palette. Today Trianon can be found at their boutiques in New York City, Palm Beach, and Nantucket, with their unique pieces highly sought-after at auction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Light scratching throughout consistent with age and use. One earring's post has fallen off.
Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@freemansauction.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
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$1,000,000.00
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