The Fine Jewellery Sale
26 Sep 2025
Strauss & Co is pleased to present ‘The Fine Jewellery Sale’, launching online on our website on Friday, 26th September 2025, with a live Evening Sale on Monday, 27th October 2025, in Cape Town.
The auction features an exceptional selection of jewellery pieces from luxury jewellery houses, including South Africa’s own Browns and famed international brands Bulgari, Cartier and Tiffany & Co, alongside rare and one-off contemporary finds.
“For this premium sale, we sourced essential jewellery pieces that every collector should own,” said Kim Goeller, Strauss & Co Jewellery Specialist. “Each item offers exceptional wearability and lasting value.“
The auction coalesces everyday luxury pieces and statement engagement rings, including a 5.50 ct diamond solitaire (estimate R300 000 – R400 000), Bulgari’s signature B.Zero1 ring (estimate R35 000 – R45 000) and vivid green emerald and diamond drop earrings (estimate R75 000 – R85 000). The sale showcases a stately Italian gold bracelet weighing 81.10 grams (estimate R120 000 – R140 000), a few perfectly calibrated pairs of diamond studs earrings (estimate R8 500 – R11 000) and the everyday dream, a diamond tennis necklace weighing 15.29 ct (estimate R250 000 – R300 000). Designed to make a striking statement is a yellow gold cross pendant featuring 14.35 ct of yellow diamonds (estimate R150 000 – R200 000), Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired elongated briolette-cut onyx and diamond drop earrings (estimate R6 000 – R10 000), and a circa 1945 Art Deco diamond bracelet, fit for those looking for the finest gems (estimate R120 000 – R180 000).
“These pieces tell a wonderful story of the unique artistry that our collectors can look forward to seeing in our sale, with a wide selection of pieces that are rare and exceptional,” Goeller noted, emphasising the auction’s focus on exceptional craftsmanship and rarity. The pieces represent the kind of distinctive work that defines the collection’s appeal to the serious fine jewellery collector.
‘The Fine Jewellery Sale’ showcases versatility, allure and aesthetic appeal, with each piece carefully selected for its ability to complement both casual and special occasions. These gems shine through their intrinsic beauty as well as enduring wearability and investment potential.

B.Zero1 ring
four band spiral ring, spring movement, edges stamped ‘BULGARI’, 18k white gold, size X, band width 1cm, total weight 13.20 grams
R 35 000 – 45 000

Emerald and pearl earring enhancers
two claw-set emerald-cut emeralds weighing approximately 1.00 ct, clustered by coronet-set seed pearls, loop attachment, on detachable faux pearl studs, 9k yellow gold and silver studs, length approximately 1.50 cm, total weight 4.10 grams
R 10 000 – 15 000

Diamond solitaire ring
an eight claw-set round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 5.50 ct, colour K-L, clarity VS1, a pierced gallery, on a thin half-round band, platinum, size H, total weight 4.10 grams
R 300 000 – 400 000
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