Jewellery
Pictured here is a Renaissance ring set with five point-cut diamonds – typical of the most opulent jewels produced in 16th century Venice. It forms part of the 35-piece private collection of precious stone dealer Benjamin Zucker that will be offered for sale at Les Enluminures in New York from October 24-November 9.
Zucker came to the diamond business through his family. His grandfather was an expert in uncut specimens in Antwerp and his uncle a leading trader in the Far East. He has written extensively on the history and collecting of diamonds.