CHRISTIES JEWELS OF "ELLEN BARKIN" VERY RARE!!! Start Price USD 399.99 Current Price USD 399.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 21, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location Not Specified See more about 'CHRISTIES JEWELS OF "ELLEN BARKIN" VERY RARE!!!' Description     ELLEN BARKIN JEWELRY COLLECTION TO BE SOLD AT CHRISTIE’SAuction to Feature Superb Jewels and Precious Stones, including a Stunning Collection from Leading Contemporary Jeweler, JAR   Above,Christie’s New YorkOctober 10, 2006New York – Over 100 jewels from the collection of actress Ellen Barkin will be sold at auctionby Christie’s on October 10. This single-owner collection will be presented in conjunction withChristie’s annual fall auction of Magnificent Jewels to be held on October 11. Each jewel from Ms.Barkin’s collection was collected with great taste reflecting the actress’s superb personal style. Thedepth and strength of her collection as a whole, and the remarkable quality of the individualpieces, places this collection amongst the finest to be offered at auction worldwide. Ms. Barkin’scollection features premier examples from virtually every major designer, style and jewelry timeperiod and includes an unrivaled group of jewels created by Paris-based jeweler JAR (Joel ArthurRosenthal)."Rarely does a collection combine such a perfect balance of superb period jewels by the most famous jewelryhouses, special creations by leading contemporary designers, as well as top quality precious stones. The perfectmix achieved by Ellen Barkin pays tribute to her exceptional taste and refined eye. Presenting the largestselection of JAR creations to ever appear on the auction market, this sale will also be a landmark for admirers ofthe revered designer, whose illustrious clients form a silent club the members of which recognize their jewels andone another the world over" said Francois Curiel, Chairman Christie’s Europe and International Headof Jewelry.MAGNIFICENT JEWELS FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ELLEN BARKINMs. Barkin’s collection features a wide range of pieces that truly represent the very best in thehistory of jewelry design, with extraordinary examples of Antique, Belle Époque, and Art Decojewels, as well as fine examples of modern designs. Her collection includes pieces from many ofPage 2 of 4the most well-known names in the jewelry world including Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, FredLeighton, JAR, Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.JARLeading Ms. Barkin’s collection are 17 extraordinary jewels from perhaps the world’s mostinfluential jewelry designer, Joel Arthur Rosenthal who, along with his Swiss business partner,Pierre Jeannet, founded JAR in 1977. Visiting the by-appointment boutique on Place Vendôme inParis, JAR’s clients appreciate not only the exceptional design, the quality of craftsmanship, and therarity of the gemstone, but also beyond these, their sum, the perfection sought in each uniquejewel. Heralded as today’s jeweler to join the pantheon of history, JAR’s creations are keenlysought after by devoted clients worldwide. Ms. Barkin’s collection provides a rare opportunity forJAR enthusiasts around the globe to own a piece from one of the most desired names in thejewelry world.Among the highlights are four “thread” rings set with magnificent diamonds.Leading this group is a ring set with an elegant elongated D color (the best), ovalcutdiamond of 22.76 carats, within a pavé-set diamond two-tiered threadworkgallery (image right, estimate: $800,000-1,200,000) and a thread ring set with acushion-shaped fancy deepCATALOG IS IN PRESTINE CONDITION. HARDCOVER WITH JACKET IN MINT. W/ MYLAR COVER. 155 PAGES 102 ILLUSTRATED LOTS IN COLOR. THIS CATALOG IS RARE AND VERY HARD TO FIND. Place a Bid!