It has been returned to the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in New York nearly 40 years after being taken while on loan to a Buffalo museum.
Search
![Crafted in 1866-1867, this silver, silver gilt, and ivory tea set is described in Tiffany & Co. records as “Moresque.” It served as an early example of the influence Persian designs had on longtime Tiffany & Co. silversmith Edward C. Moore. A collection of objects belonging to Moore is currently on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2024) Tiffany & Co. silver tea set](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/0ed1d26b45436b2f8f9017096dc7efd9.jpg)
A collection of the silversmith’s personal objects, as well as items created during his time at Tiffany, are on display at the Met.
![Helen Molesworth’s new book, “Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time,” is a blend of gemology, history, pop culture, and her own story. Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/afe2a606e2edce304049111d98eb4258.jpg)
“Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time” will be available on Sept. 17.
![A gold and opal necklace, circa 1900, by Louis Comfort Tiffany is one of more than 200 jewels featured in the Driehaus Museum’s new jewelry exhibition. (Photo by Michael Tropea) Louis Comfort Tiffany 1900 gold and opal necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/83ad31595d5b377e03da8eac4f87f04d.jpg)
The museum also will host jewelry heist-themed movie nights throughout the run of “Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective.”
![Francesca Villa’s “The Blink of an Eye” pearl pendant with a vintage VariVue lenticular image set in 18-karat yellow gold and framed by enamel, pearls, and diamonds totaling 0.98 carats. ($15,550) The Blink of an Eye pendant](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/14bc2e4840a841a0d521e65b33c1bb81.jpg)
Couture attendees should stop by booth 410 to see Francesca Villa’s rendition of antique “lover’s eye” jewelry.
![Sotheby’s will auction a rare tie necklace made in 1929 by Van Cleef & Arpels at its June 7 jewelry auction in New York. Van Cleef & Arpels tie necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/714f3170b5dbaa55d386d86e3feea317.jpg)
A tie necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels and a pinkish purple diamond are highlights of the upcoming New York jewelry auction.
![Freeman’s | Hindman hosted the sale of “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright” on May 7-8. Madeleine K. Albright’s Patriotic Leopard Brooch](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/146dab84bc1d3a4fd35e917ab383f71d.jpg)
The late former U.S. Secretary’s collection went for quadruple the sale’s pre-sale estimate.
![Vikki Tobak, the author of the 2022 book, “Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History,” is also the curator of the subsequent exhibition that opens at the American Museum of Natural History this week. Vikki Tobak](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/cbe5fd2e278c2699b3b89b5dc6e51b90.jpg)
Tobak, author of “Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History,” shares how the exhibition came to be, and the pieces people may be surprised to see.
![Tiffany’s 2024 Blue Book collection, “Tiffany Céleste,” is divided into six chapters: “Wings,” “Arrow,” “Constellation,” “Iconic Star,” “Ray of Light,” and “Apollo.” Tiffany Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste Wings Pendant](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7dfaabc7724e138b948000b25b11ed79.jpg)
The “Tiffany Céleste” collection reimagines designer Jean Schlumberger’s interpretations of the universe.
![“William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood” was written by Judy Colbert, a GIA research librarian and co-authored by Peggy Tsiamis, a visual resources librarian. William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood book cover](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/44ab9c99848f538aa24a47ce276fd5fd.jpg)
Ruser was known for his figural jewelry with freshwater pearls and for his celebrity clientele.
![Next month, Freeman’s | Hindman will host live and online sales of “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright,” offering some of her distinctive pins, as well as fine and decorative arts. Madeleine K. Albright](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/49ce9aae87d9c84655c48cdc3ea4d8b8.jpg)
Hosted by Freeman’s | Hindman, the sale will take place May 7-8.
![On May 9, the American Museum of Natural History will open “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry,” a special exhibition that celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through custom-made jewelry worn by some of its most iconic stars, such as Slick Rick, pictured above. (Photo by Janette Beckman, courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery.) Slick Rick](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6f90de044120671201d5623e23b0f522.jpg)
“Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” will open at the New York City museum on May 9.
![Boucheron’s latest “Histoire de Style” high jewelry collection, “Power of Couture,” pays homage to brand founder Frédéric Boucheron, who drew inspiration from precious fabrics. Boucheron Power of Couture](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/82f32a103c91ea342654df608351311c.jpg)
“Power of Couture” recalls Frédéric Boucheron’s love of fabric using diamonds and rock crystal.
![From unique gemstone cuts to this emerald and diamond collar “fit for a museum,” here are some of the best creations from the late Marina Bulgari, better known as Marina B. (Photo courtesy of Windsor Jewelers) Marina B emerald collar](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7bf2bd8c2554d17b2d87b602255d850e.jpg)
We remember the late Marina Bulgari through her best work, from timeless tubogas to a museum-worthy emerald collar.
![This royal orb, or globus cruciger, containing Muzo emeralds was recovered from the wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha in 1985. It is now part of the Muzo Private Collection. Muzo Private Collection royal orb](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b471e83b12c008e90d173d513a07c199.jpg)
The three pieces, recovered from a 17th century shipwreck, are set with emeralds from Colombia’s Muzo mine.
![This corsage ornament featuring natural pearls and diamonds was the leading sale of Sotheby’s Geneva auction of Viennese royal jewels. It was presented to Archduchess Marie Therese of Austria-Teschen (1845-1927) by her groom as a wedding gift in 1865. Emil Biedermann 19th century pearl and diamond devant-de-corsage](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/231b4c64df7f5f50be13cfda231da266.jpg)
The Geneva auction of royal jewels garnered nearly double what the auction house expected.
![The pearl necklace Audrey Hepburn wore in “Roman Holiday” is going up for auction at Christie’s Geneva this month. Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6dad3addcec0eceaede46f968112652b.jpg)
The piece is estimated to sell for more than $20,000.
![This rare Chaumet diamond necklace, circa 1900, sold for £305,200 ($371,458), a highlight of a recent Bonhams London Jewels auction. Chaumet diamond necklace, circa 1900](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/590018a12e4b2c23693ce6be5f57a733.jpg)
A rare Chaumet necklace and 20th-century sapphire ring sold for double their estimates.
![Archduchess Marie Therese of Austria-Teschen (1845-1927) received this natural pearl and diamond corsage ornament as a wedding gift in 1865. It’s one of more than 200 jewels with imperial provenance related to the Viennese royal court that Sotheby’s Geneva will offer in two dedicated sales this fall. Sotheby’s Geneva Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection diamond and pearl corsage ornament](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/50bf09dc3082e7a6639c2c67d97a9e7f.jpg)
The single-owner collection features jewels with ties to Austria’s Habsburg dynasty.
![This 200-carat old mine cut diamond bow brooch has attended a handful of royal occasions, and a New Orleans antiques dealer now has it up for sale. 19th century royal bow brooch by Maison Babst](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/94caeccd25c5ee86762d7845a5ec6b69.jpg)
The piece was worn to Queen Victoria's wedding in 1840 and the crowning of King George VI in 1937.
![To commemorate King George III’s return from illness, Queen Charlotte commissioned this medallion, which was later refashioned into a locket containing a lock of hair from each. King George III Return from Illness medallion locket pendant with lock of his hair and Queen Charlotte’s hair](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/56508c67ab4b2f4489a97a10babe292f.jpg)
It contains locks of hair said to have belonged to King George III and Queen Charlotte.
![This medallion Queen Charlotte commissioned to commemorate King George III’s return from illness, later refashioned into a locket on the reverse with a lock of King George and Queen Charlotte’s hair, is headed to the auction lock at Christie’s London this week. King George III Return from Illness medallion locket pendant with lock of his hair and Queen Charlotte’s hair](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/52afea4d3c1b3dbbd4610a6faa582e62.jpg)
Queen Charlotte originally commissioned the piece on occasion of the king’s recovery from illness.
![Jenna Blake Grosfeld, a jewelry designer known for her vintage-inspired pieces, and Will Kahn, a jewelry stylist, consultant and contributing editor at Town & Country, collaborated to create The Vintage Notebook. Launched in late May, the e-commerce platform features and sells hand-selected drops of vintage jewelry. The Vintage Notebook homepage screenshot](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/46b304d76008c682892527472c28888a.jpg)
Will Kahn, creator of Will’s Notebook, and jewelry designer Jenna Blake have launched an e-commerce platform focused on vintage jewelry.
![“King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon” is out this fall from Skyhorse Publishing. Cover of “King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon”](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f5397a5554f0f5e7108bbebad68b4f0c.jpg)
One of the famed jeweler’s sons has written a biography on the “King of Diamonds.”
![Salvador Dalí’s surrealist piece “Étoile De Mer” consists of a starfish brooch and two butterflies that once belonged to Rebekah Harkness. It recently sold for just under $1 million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on June 7. (Photo courtesy of Christie’s) Étoile De Mer by Salvador Dalí](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a1a75b458509a6e6f29751714ba1cdb3.jpg)
The Standard Oil heiress’ surrealist brooch, as well as its original concept art, found a new owner at Christie’s New York last week.