Valentine’s Day Favorites from FORTUNA®
Now more than ever, it’s important to make the upcoming holidays especially memorable in a year that often feels monotonous with quarantine. In FORTUNA®’s January Jewels & Watches auction, we have everything you need to show the special people in your life that you care. From heart-shaped jewelry to romantic rubies, FORTUNA is your one-stop-shop for all your Valentine’s Day shopping.
Heart shapes as we know them today have been used for centuries, but weren’t considered a symbol of love until about the 15th century. These Ruby and Diamond Heart Earrings were practically made for Valentine’s Day. The two heart-shaped modified brilliant-cut rubies weigh a total of 3.03 carats, and are as deep a red as the roses she would have otherwise expected as her Valentines gift. The beautiful stones are enhanced by pear- and round brilliant-cut diamonds, most with G-H color and SI clarity.
The gifting of flowers for Valentine’s Day originated in Europe during the late 17th century. This Valentine’s Day, preserve the tradition but add a dazzling twist by bidding on these charming Invisibly-Set Ombre Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings/Pendant. Set with caliber-cut pink sapphires, these lovely earrings are holiday-appropriate and are just in time for the coming spring season.
The allure of gifting vintage and antique pieces is behind the many stories estate jewelry has to tell. Unlike most commodities, the beauty of jewelry can be eternal—a wonderful symbol of everlasting love and a memento of your love story that can be passed down for generations to come. FORTUNA’s January auction is overflowing with estate jewels dating as far back as the Victorian era, with highlights such as this Tiffany & Co. Antique Moonstone and Sapphire Necklace, and an Antique Bypass Ring featuring stunning Old European-cut diamonds.
February’s birthstone is none other than the amethyst. The beautiful purple stone is the most valuable of the quartz variety and is a symbol of everlasting love. The stone is said to have been worn by St. Valentine himself; the patron saint of the holiday wore an amethyst ring with a cupid engraving. This Valentine’s Day, mark the occasion with an extra symbolic pair of Amethyst and Diamond Chandelier Earrings.
Pearls are a staple piece in everyone’s jewelry box, and are seeing a revival in recent months, with figures like Harry Styles and Vice President Kamala Harris donning these classic accessories. This antique Diamond and Cultured Pearl Princess Length Necklace is more glamorous than most, set with a clasp of three impressive cushion-shaped diamonds weighing over 8-carats in total.
Ruby is considered to be a stone of love, passion, and energy—all necessary traits for an enduring romance. This Ruby and Diamond Necklace is set with an approximate 50-carats worth of round mixed-cut rubies and over 3 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. This vibrant and versatile accessory can be worn year-round, as well as serve as a wonderful reminder of your precious bond.
If you are hoping to make this Valentine’s Day a night to be forever remembered, FORTUNA’s January auction also comes complete with a broad selection of engagement rings. The most exceptional ring of them all is the Alex Sepkus 4.03-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring. Pear-shaped diamonds are a popular choice because of the optimal brilliance the cut creates. Furthermore, this diamond features D color, IF clarity, and a Type IIa classification—making it one of finest diamonds to be found on the market. Type IIa diamonds are often referred to as Golconda diamonds because of the centuries long association of chemically pure diamonds with the historic Golconda mines in India; and because the Golconda mines are no longer operational, these diamonds are all the more rare.
FORTUNA’s January Jewels & Watches auction is now online and ready for bidding. The sale goes live on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11 AM EST.