Brief: JAR steals the spotlight at Sotheby’s New York

A bidding war could erupt at Sotheby’s New York over this exquisite set of JAR earclips featuring approximately 5.00 carats of diamonds spiraling above demantoid garnets. Photos courtesy Sotheby’s.
BY KAREN AANONSEN
Whether on the hunt for something classic or contemporary, collectors are in for a treat at Sotheby’s New York on February 5. The luxury auction house’s upcoming Important Jewels sale spans more than 100 years of design, including head-turning pieces from Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, and more. Of special note are Lot 382 and Lot 383: two pairs of earclips by coveted but rarely available JAR. Combined, the diamond-laden baubles are anticipated to draw in upwards of $85,000. They, and the rest of the 391 Important Jewels lots, will be on view daily in New York beginning January 31, through the sale.
—Feb. 1, 2015