A precious stone that Queen Elizabeth gave to the Launai family of Iasi, the owner of the house that housed the anti-pendad of Romanian society, will be auctioned in a week on February 23, along with 249 other ancient and modern jewels. The two-tone pendant in gold and silver, decorated with pearls, has a starting price of €2,000 and was made in the late 19th century.

The first time King Karol and Queen Elizabeth come to Iasi, after the proclamation of the Kingdom, they attend a banquet at the Launay house. Then the old Laune is presented to the king, who with his hand hangs on his breast the distinction of Bene Merenti cl. Yes, and after the departure of the sovereigns from Iasi, Laune received a wonderful gold watch with a chain from the king, and his wife received a special pendant from the queen, which will be put up for auction on February 23. Such rare items are associated with a historical period or culture and are considered investment objects that increase in financial value over time, worn to express social status or attract attention.

Starting with the example of Romania’s first royal couple, King Carol I and Queen Elizabeth, contemporaries recommend more than 200 jewelry inspirations for gifts in the month of love or March, which will add a touch of elegance and style to any outfit. The February 23 auction features jewelry that differs in style, design, rare materials, as well as value and cultural significance. The Cartier “Delices de Goa” necklace and pendant set with diamonds, turquoise and amethysts is stunning, starting at €12,000. On the other hand, at the auction on February 23, which will be held on the eve of the traditional Romanian day of love – Dragobete, jewelry for several hundred euros is put up for sale. The symbolic accessory is a pair of earrings in white gold decorated with emeralds, the starting price of which is only 100 euros, or a majestic silver ring decorated with a topaz in the center surrounded by three rows of white sapphires, the starting price of which is 200 euros. Thus, modern jewelry is more accessible, and its value is less related to the historical period or cultural origin, but more to the design, quality of materials and popularity of the creator.

At the same time, the most valuable auction item is a white gold tennis bracelet decorated with diamonds. With a starting price of €20,000, the jewel is considered a modern accessory that goes with any style or outfit, but is also an investment piece, given that the price of diamonds has increased exponentially over the past 2 years. In addition, other jewelry sets can be offered in the month of love: a white gold set consisting of a necklace and a ring, decorated with diamonds, tsavorites and sapphires, the starting price of which is 6,000 euros, or a gold set. , consisting of a necklace and bracelet set with cabochon sapphires and diamonds, starting at €7,000.

The auction house A10 by Artmark also offers the opportunity to try on the jewelry that is on display at the Česianu-Rakovice Palace. For those jewels that are awarded for significant amounts, the Auction House provides the opportunity for participants of jewelry auctions, including the event on February 23, to pay in installments for no more than 12 months. The event “Eclipse of the Heart – Marțișor Auction, including a selection of antique jewelry” can be participated physically, in the auction hall at the Cesianu-Racoviță Palace, as well as online, on the Artmark Live 2.0 platform, after opening an online account at artmark.ro .

Two-tone pendant in gold and silver, set with pearls, from the Lone family collection, a gift from Queen Elizabeth

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