Jewels: A Prominent Store Collection 
30 September 2021
Jewels: A Prominent Store Collection 
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Yvel

Baroque cultured pearl and diamond earrings


Signed Yvel
Baroque cultured pearls, round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 1.38 cts TW
18k white gold
1 ¼ ins; Gross weight 19.7 dwts
estimate: $3,500–4,500
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Creativity in Pandemic Times

Yvel's Covid-19 Mask

Yvel's Covid-19 mask. Image via yvel.com

2020 and Covid-19 introduced new challenges to Yvel, like the rest of the world. Faced with financial challenges and forced to furlough his employees, Isaac Levy approached a wealthy patron. The result was the commission of the world’s most expensive Covid-19 mask costing 1.5 million dollars and taking five months to complete. Encrusted with 210 carats of black and white diamonds, the mask is fully functional with a slot for a disposable N-95 mask to fit inside. The proceeds from this sale allowed the company to continue to function and to pay the employees during this unprecedented time.

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