Editor’s Note
This article previews the return of Monte-Carlo’s prestigious luxury auctions in July 2025, highlighting an exceptional selection of jewelry, bags, and rare watches for collectors and connoisseurs.
Timeless elegance makes a grand return to Monte-Carlo with the “Luxury Jewelry and Bags” and “Rare Watches” auctions, orchestrated by the Wannenes auction house on July 7 and 8, 2025 at the Hôtel Métropole.
This prestigious event attracts collectors, enthusiasts, and aesthetes from across Europe each year to discover an exceptional selection of historical jewelry, designer bags, and rare watches, blending artistic value and symbolic heritage.
Among the masterpieces:
• Platinum ring with an unheated Burmese ruby, 5.40 ct, SSEF certified – Estimate: €70,000–90,000
• 1940s gold and silver parure with cabochon sapphires and rubies, formerly owned by Edda Ciano – Estimate: €15,000–20,000
• Art Deco bracelet signed Louis Maruzzi, with emeralds, amethysts, and diamonds, France, circa 1925 – Estimate: €18,000–22,000
• Transformable necklace from the late 19th century, convertible into brooches or hair accessories – Estimate: €40,000–50,000
The sale will open with a session dedicated to designer bags, including a Chanel Timeless Classic in patchwork denim, previously sold for over €2,600.
The public viewing of the lots will take place from July 4 to 6, allowing visitors to admire each piece in detail.
On July 8, the final session will spotlight exceptional watches, featuring iconic pieces like the 1969 Rolex Daytona “John Player Special”, previously sold for over €125,000.
More than an auction, it is an ode to refinement, rarity, and heritage. For lovers of unique pieces, it is an ideal opportunity to invest in the timeless.
Complete catalog available on the official Wannenes website.
