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This week’s editor’s pick is an opal, sapphire and diamond ring, currently coming to auction at Bruun Rasmussen.

Mounted in 18k white gold, a luminous cabochon opal takes centre stage, framed by rich blue sapphires and brilliant cut diamonds. The combination of shifting colour, deep blue tones and delicate sparkle gives the piece an elegant, almost celestial quality.

The ring will go under the hammer on 2 September as part of Bruun Rasmussen’s Jewellery and Fashion auction 💍

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Liljefors and Mathsson at Knutson & Bloom

On August 29, Knutson & Bloom presents hundreds of lots spanning folk art and antiques, modern design, art and collectibles.

Highlights include works by Bruno Liljefors and Bruno Mathsson, a pair of decorative columns, a 1950s Cadillac toy car by Marusan Toys and 19th-century French candlesticks.

The catalog is available via the link in bio.

The Queen of Polka Dots has died at the age of 97.

Known for her pumpkins, polka dots and Infinity Mirror Rooms, Yayoi Kusama developed a distinctive visual language recognised around the world.

In the late 1950s, Kusama moved to New York and became part of the avant-garde art scene alongside Andy Warhol, Donald Judd and Claes Oldenburg. Through painting, sculpture, performance and installation, Kusama explored repetition, infinity and the hallucinations she had experienced since childhood.

Kusama represented Japan at the Venice Biennale in 1993. In the decades that followed, her work reached an increasingly wide audience, extending far beyond the art world.

Read more via the link in bio.

Some engagement rings become more than jewellery. They become part of history. 💍✨

From Princess Diana’s iconic sapphire to Elizabeth Taylor’s extraordinary diamond, these rings have become almost as famous as the women who wore them.

Discover more iconic engagement rings and the stories behind them on Barnebys.

Jackie Kennedy’s diamond and emerald Toi et Moi ring

Elizabeth Taylor’s spectacular Krupp Diamond

Princess Diana’s Garrard sapphire ring

Grace Kelly’s timeless Cartier diamond ring

A piece of movie history has just made auction history.

Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back has sold for an incredible $3.75 million at auction in Dallas, setting a new record for a Star Wars prop.

From iconic costumes to legendary props, movie memorabilia continues to attract serious collectors...and serious prices.

🎬 If you could own one prop from any film, what would you choose?

Find your props and memorabilia at Barnebys.

// In collaboration with Helsingborgs Konst- & Antikmässa //

A summer tradition since 1962, Helsingborgs Konst- & Antikmässa returns to Helsingborg Arena from 22–26 July.

For five days, design classics, unique finds and objects with history come together in a setting for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and thoughtful interiors.

Nearly 100 exhibitors from across Sweden will present everything from furniture, paintings and sculpture to jewelry, silver, rugs, glass and porcelain. Visitors can meet dealers and specialists and learn more about the objects on display.

The program also includes lectures and guided tours during the fair.

As a Barnebys reader, you can enjoy a discount on the regular admission price with the code barnebysAntik26. The offer is valid Thursday to Sunday.

Tickets are available via the link in bio.

// In collaboration with Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers //

Tank, Love and Other Cartier Classics at Bruun Rasmussen

The Cartier – A Legacy of Luxury auction at Bruun Rasmussen closes on June 24.

Featuring around seventy lots from the renowned French maison, the sale includes everything from watches and jewelry to pens, lighters and handbags.

Highlights include a diamond-set Tank Française, a beetle-shaped brooch from the 1950s, and several pieces from the iconic Love collection.

The catalog is available via the link in bio.

This week’s editor’s pick is a patinated bronze and velvet “à la souris” stool by Diego Giacometti, created around 1960.

A small bronze mouse sits on the foot bar beneath the velvet seat, a detail typical of Giacometti’s furniture designs, where animals often appear in subtle and unexpected ways.

🔗 Find it at the link in bio

Born on April 9, 1906, Victor Vasarely was a pioneering force behind kinetic and optical art, creating works that seem to move through the interplay of geometric forms and vibrant color.

Influenced by Bauhaus principles and later based in Paris, he developed a visual language built on repetition and abstraction, designed to challenge perception and engage the viewer’s eye. His work could be both mesmerizing and disorienting, dividing audiences while redefining modern art.

At the height of his career in the 1960s and 70s, Vasarely brought his vision beyond the gallery into public space and popular culture, even collaborating with David Bowie. His belief that art should be accessible to all continues to shape his enduring legacy.

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