Wannenes Auction House returns to the Principality with an exclusive two-day sale of exceptional jewels and luxury handbags at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo this December.
On Wednesday 3rd December 2025, the spotlight will shine on 213 exquisite jewellery lots, showcasing an extraordinary curation of precious stones and heritage pieces. The highlight of the sale is Lot 153: a pair of earrings crafted from gold, silver, Burmese sapphires, and diamonds, certified by CISGEM and SSEF, with an estimate between €150,000 and €200,000.
Other standout pieces include Lot 152, a platinum ring featuring a 15.60 ct untreated octagonal Burmese ruby, estimated at €80,000–€100,000, and Lot 166, a platinum ring set with an 8.21 ct emerald from Zambia, valued at up to €90,000. Lot 164, a platinum bracelet featuring emeralds from Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley and Pakistan, is expected to fetch up to €70,000.
Historic maisons are well represented. A Cartier 1924 watch (Lot 163) in gold and platinum, adorned with pearls and rose-cut diamonds, carries an estimate of €20,000–€25,000. Meanwhile, Van Cleef & Arpels’ platinum and diamond bracelet (Lot 100), attributed to Louis Maruzzi, is estimated at €60,000–€80,000. Bvlgari’s Serpenti Tubogas rose gold bracelet/watch and Orisa’s two-tone diamond bracelet also feature in the impressive lineup.
One particularly fascinating piece is Lot 5, a Sri Lankan colour-changing sapphire ring (14.25 ct), transitioning from blue to violet and untreated, estimated at €8,000–€10,000.
Coveted Hermès handbags lead luxury fashion sale
The second session on Thursday 4th December shifts focus to high fashion, with some of Hermès’ most collectible models going under the hammer. Top of the list is Lot 238: a Kelly Sellier 28 from 2019 in Rouge de Cœur Epsom leather with gold-tone hardware, estimated at €15,000–€20,000, offered in pristine, never-worn condition.
Also included is a Kelly Sellier 25 in Rose Extrême (Lot 240), from 2024, equally in immaculate condition, with the same estimate. The auction concludes with Lot 241, a Mini Kelly 20 II Limited Edition from 2022, featuring a tri-colour palette in Epsom leather, expected to fetch €17,000–€22,000.
Public viewing and participation
The public can preview all lots from 30th November to 2nd December (10:00–19:00) and the morning of 3rd December (10:00–12:00) at the Salon Théâtre of Hôtel Métropole. Live auctions will be held in the same location, with online participation available through Wannenes’ platform and other portals including LiveAuctioneers and Drouot.
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