By Erika Winters
A selection of jewelry from the collection of philanthropist and arts patron, Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, will be offered by Sotheby's on December 5, 2012. The sale will comprise over 60 lots of historically important jewelry pieces from the 19th century to contemporary designs by JAR. Select auction highlights will be exhibited in Hong Kong, Geneva, Los Angeles, and London before returning to New York for the Magnificent Jewels sale. The jewels, including those shown below, will be showcased starting December 1, 2012, at Sotheby's York Avenue galleries.