A treasure trove of designer bling is set to shine bright in the Big Apple this winter.

An exceptional 60-piece collection lovingly amassed by one very discerning international collector will be auctioned off at Sotheby’s New York on December 8. is expected to achieve in excess of $8 million, with several lots carrying high estimates over $500,000.

Spanning from the late 19th century through to the present day, the collection comprises pieces by top Parisian houses, including Cartier, Boivin, and Boucheron. It also includes avant-garde designs by modern jewelry masters and (JAR).

“This collection stands out for its compelling variety of characteristics—rarity, distinguished authorship, impeccable provenance, and above all, iconic design,” Quig Bruning, Sotheby’s head of jewels, Americas

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