Superb jewels from the collection of Princess Gabriela zu Leiningen will be offered by Christie’s in Geneva on May 18. The 46 lots headed by the 36.09 carat Pohl diamond are expected to realise more than US$15 million. The Princess hails from a successful German entrepreneurial and philanthropic family. A qualified lawyer, she was married to Prince Karl-Emich zu Leiningen for seven years, and became a consultant for UNESCO in Paris, advising on equality and women’s rights. In May 1998, Princess Gabriela married His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 49th Imam of the Ismaili community, international entrepreneur, horse-breeder and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network. During their 16-year marriage, the Princess held the title Begum Inaara Aga Khan and received superb and unique jewels from her then husband, a great art connoisseur, furthering her already extensive collection. Several of them are to be presented in the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction in May. Here is a selection from the sale:
UPDATE: The collection made a total of US$22.5 million and was 100% sold.
The Pohl diamond (US$3.8-5.5 million). UPDATE: THIS MADE $4,415,885
A five strand natural pearl and diamond necklace ($350,000-500,000). UPDATE; this made $435,552
An emerald and diamond necklace by Cartier ($2.5-3.5 million) UPDATE: THIS MADE $2,895,074
A ruby and diamond novelty brooch by Cartier ($10,000-15,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE $275,673
