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Jewellery Highlights Coming to LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair

27 Aug 2024

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The LAPADA Berkley Square Fair from October 22-27, 2024, marks the last event of London’s international art fair season, offering the perfect opportunity to purchase unique gifts ahead of Christmas. These include a vast array of jewellery from the antique to the contemporary. 

New exhibitor Olga L’agbesi will be bringing exquisite 19th century antique earrings showcasing old-cut 4-carat diamonds and 18-carat gold and silver that dates to the 1860s, as well as a remarkable Victorian marquise-shaped ring featuring a stunning 2.30-carat fancy yellow cushion-cut diamond. Susannah Lovis, based in the Burlington Arcade for over 25 years, is another new exhibitor for 2024. Specialising in vintage signed jewellery from iconic brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef et Arpels, Boucheron and Tiffany & Co. Susannah will be bringing a selection of stunning pieces from the 1930s to the late 1990s. Among her collection for LAPADA will be a 5.7ct diamond Art Deco dress clip, a ladies solid gold Vanity case both by Cartier Paris and a spectacular unheated Ruby and Diamond ring by Boucheron. 

Morelle Davidson, who specialise in only the finest jewels are based on Maddox Street, Mayfair. They bring to the Fair a selection of exquisite pieces including a Cartier, 18k gold ruby and diamond brooch and ear clips, Mauboussin, an Art Deco platinum, diamond and carved jade bracelet, Janesich, Art Deco lapis lazuli and diamond fob watch pendant and an antique diamond riviere necklace set with approximately 40cts of old-cut diamonds.

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Classical with a contemporary twist is new exhibitor VANT Jewellery, creators of handmade fine jewellery, who will bring pieces from several collections including The Sea Urchin Collection, inspired by diving trips. Each piece is a unique enamelled work of art set with precious stones that can be customised in colour and size.

While Grasilver, who are the leading experts in 20th century Scandinavian Jewellery will be showcasing their stand-out collection by renowned Scandinavian designers such as Georg Jensen and Rey Urban. Included will be a rare 18k gold “splash” necklace designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen circa 1960 with matching bracelet and earrings.  
Anthea A G Antiques who specialise in fine jewellery dating from circa 1840 to 1990s will be bringing a selection of signed pieces by such houses as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Boucheron. Included will be a menagerie of animal-related pieces as well iconic trinity bangles first designed by Cartier in 1924; a large 1940s unheated purple sapphire ring signed Marchak of Paris and a love bird dress clip by Van Cleef & Arpels. 

Since 2009, the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair has become a leading showcase for art and antiques on the international arts calendar, establishing a reputation for attracting buyers interested in significant one-of-a-kind investment pieces, alongside a new generation of keen collectors from around the world. The fair is located in the heart of Mayfair, known globally for its rich heritage, luxury retail, neighbouring art galleries, restaurants, hotels and private members clubs. The fair benefits from its close proximity to these establishments, with visitors spending well over £10m across the week.

The LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair is delighted to welcome back esteemed partners Rathbones incorporating Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), the Wallace Collection and Pulbrook & Gould for 2024, whose value and support leading up to and during the fair continue to bolster the fair’s success. 

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Source: LAPADA London