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Historic Cartier Tiara from Viscountess Astor to Lead Bonhams London Auction

Turquoise and diamond tiara, once owned by pioneering British MP Nancy Astor, expected to fetch up to £350,000 at June 5 sale.

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A rare turquoise and diamond Cartier tiara once owned by Viscountess Nancy Astor is set to headline Bonhams’ London Jewels auction on June 5. The tiara, which has remained out of the public eye since it was acquired by Lord Astor in 1930, is estimated to fetch up to £350,000 ($461,864).

Crafted by Cartier, the tiara features a central old brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by a mix of old brilliant-, single-, and rose-cut diamonds. Three turquoise plumes accented with diamond stems rise from the center, while each side is adorned with a fan-shaped turquoise panel design.

Viscountess Astor, born Nancy Witcher Langhorne, was a trailblazing American-born British politician and the first woman to take a seat in the UK Parliament, serving from 1919 to 1945. She met her husband, Waldorf Astor, during her transatlantic journey to England in 1905.

The auction will also showcase several other standout pieces. A toi et moi ring featuring a 2.05-carat fancy-pink diamond paired with a 1.42-carat fancy-bluish-green diamond is valued at up to £250,000 ($329,971). A trio of mid-19th-century antique rose-cut diamond brooches could achieve £80,000 ($105,593), while a Tiffany & Co. pavé-set diamond and gem-set leaves necklace is estimated at £60,000 ($79,193).

Also on offer is a pair of diamond chandelier earrings, with cascading pear-cut diamonds weighing 3.17 and 4.02 carats, expected to bring in up to £60,000. Rounding out the highlights is a 1930s Cartier clip brooch with circular-cut citrines and old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated at £20,000 ($26,398).

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Significant Upside Trajectory In The Metals Sector

Precious Metals Surge on Geopolitical Optimism as Gold and Silver Rally, While Crude Oil Faces Downward Pressure Amid Ongoing US–Iran Developments

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Gold rates and silver rates in India will be driven by global trends, as the Indian market is closed. Trading in commodities, including gold and silver, will be closed for half a day on April 14 at MCX.

We are seeing a significant upside trajectory in the metals sector, driven by recent geopolitical synergies:

  • Gold Asset Class: Spot prices have achieved a value-add recovery, scaling past the $4,760/oz threshold.
  • Silver Asset Class: Currently experiencing a high-growth phase, surging approximately 2% to reach a target density near $77/oz.
  • Market Bandwidth: While the MCX interface is currently undergoing a scheduled half-day service window on April 14,
  • Energy Sector Headwinds

Conversely, the energy vertical is facing downward scalability issues:

  • Crude Oil Index: Both US WTI and Brent Crude are failing to gain leverage, currently underperforming by 2% and hovering around the $98/bbl mark.

Geopolitical Synergy & Risk Mitigation

The recent bullish momentum in precious metals is a direct byproduct of strategic bilateral engagement between the US and Iran. Key stakeholders are currently deep-diving into negotiations to extend the current truce framework.

  • US Perspective: President Trump has acknowledged a proactive outreach from Tehran following the implementation of a naval blockade.
  • Iranian Alignment: President Pezeshkian has signaled readiness to move the needle on peace discussions, provided all deliverables remain within the compliance framework of international regulations.

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