Rare jewels from Alexandre Reza collection set to dazzle on display
August 8th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Alexandre Reza is one jeweler who has helped set the standards in regards to gorgeous and unique pieces that are just as stunning as they are delicate. According to Town & Country magazine, Reza began to make a name for himself as a renowned jeweler and gem merchant in the 1950s and ’60s.
Reza’s gifted eye and talent made him the master of diamonds and other gemstones, securing his position as the man to watch for other up-and-coming jewelry design houses like Harry Winston, Boucheron and Cartier. While Reza’s son, Olivier, now runs the family business, it’s Reza’s pieces that will soon be on display during a special exhibit.
Diamonds on display
The rare diamond and gemstone pieces that belong to the Alexandre Reza jewelry house will soon be featured in an exhibit called “The Extraordinary Jewelry of Alexandre Reza” that will offer diamond enthusiasts a chance to see some of these priceless items firsthand. The exhibit will run at Sotheby’s in New York City from Nov. 2 though 14 and will then continue its journey to Sotheby’s global facilities, including locations in London, Doha and Beijing, throughout 2014.
Even though the majority of the exhibit will focus on the work of Alexandre Reza, Olivier also admitted those who attend the show will get to view some newer pieces as well.
“My family and I are honored to partner with Sotheby’s and share both the Alexandre Reza archives and new creations with jewelry collectors around the world,” Olivier said in a statement. “Carefully curated, this exhibition will showcase my father’s legacy as a jeweler, and the work that we create today in his honor. Our passion for connecting high-quality craftsmanship with superb raw material, combined with impeccable design will forever remain the cornerstone of our house.”
Famous jewels from Alexandre Reza
Those who attend the showing in any location will get to feast their eyes on a wide array of custom jewelry including a 134-carat Ceylon sapphire, which is centered around a mix of 17 carats worth of round diamonds, a 1-carat pear-shaped diamond and 14 pear-shaped sapphires created in 1980. A set of platinum earrings with Columbian emeralds and 14 carats worth of diamonds will also be featured in the exhibit as one of a total of 25 pieces set to travel the world.
Olivier will also be showcasing at least two of his own designs at each stop.
* Images courtesy of Sotheby’s auction house
