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A small selection of the 66 Birkin bags coming up for auction in the U.K.
Diamonds and designer bags
Birkins included in Christie's jewelry sale
By Bernadette Morra
Christie's is bringing together two of a girl's best friends: diamonds and designer handbags.
On Nov. 19, Christie's South Kensington will auction the best selection of Hermes handbags ever - along with vintage and contemporary jewelry.
A selection of 66 vintage and new Hermes bags will be included in the jewelry sale. The bags date from the '60s to the present day and include a vast array of skins and colours. Estimates range from £700 to £30,000.
A distinctive assortment of jewelry rounds out the sale. Highlights include a diamond stepped design ring (£800 to 1,200), a late 13th century/early 14th century gold and sapphire ring (£6,000 to 8,000), and a diamond set inlaid steel bangle (£800 to 1,200).
But it is the much-coveted Birkin bags that are the big draw. Here is a small taste of what's on offer:
An orange suede Kelly, 2004 £3,000 to 4,000
A blue jean Birkin, 2007 £4,000 to 5,000
A navy blue Birkin, 2002, £4,000 to 6,000
A beige fringed Birkin, specially commissioned by the current owner in 2009, £7,000 to 10,000
A fuchsia crocodile Birkin, 2007, £20,000 to 22,000
An amethyst crocodile Birkin 2008, £22,000 to 25,000
For more information contact Clare Borthwick at cborthwick@christies.com.
KEYWORDS: Hermes, Birkin bag, jewelry auction, Christie's
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