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Saffronart,the online auction house,has announced its autumn online auction of fine jewels and watches. To be held on October 18 and 19 on http://www.saffronart.com,the auction will present a well-estimated range of period and contemporary jewels set in fine gemstones that include natural pearls,unheated Burmese rubies,Colombian emeralds and tanzanite,which underscore India’s rich history of fine jewellery design and impeccable workmanship. The catalogue also includes a selection of timepieces from international brands like Rolex,Audemars Piguet and Jaeger LeCoultre,as well as a group of traditional kundan jewellery studded with polki diamonds and ruby and emerald cabochons. With a collection of 108 competitively estimated lots,Saffronart’s online auction of fine jewels and watches has a total sale estimate of Rs 12.3 to Rs 14.17 crores (USD 2.62 to 3 million). According to Saffronart’s president and co-founder,Minal Vazirani,“India has a long and rich engagement with aesthetics and luxury,particularly in terms of gemstones and jewellery design. From the early interactions of Indian royalty with jewellers like Cartier to Harry Winston,the man who commissioned Indian designer AV Shinde to create remarkable jewels for his firm,India has always been closely connected with the evolution and development of the global jewellery market. The pieces in this auction highlight the confluence of aesthetics,design and craftsmanship that India has always represented in this market.” Collectors can place bids on Saffronart’s website http://www.saffronart.com or via Saffronart’s proprietary Blackberry and iPhone mobile applications.