This Continental 18-karat yellow gold, silver, ruby, diamond and enamel zarf in a mosaic design sold for $134,200. Image courtesy Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.
The estate featured several standouts that far exceeded estimates. These included a rare example of Suzanne Belperron’s work in a carved chalcedony and diamond ring that achieved $36,600 and an antique 6.20-carat cabochon cut unheated Burmese ruby ring that sold for a strong $146,400.
In keeping with the current trend, fine colored stones fared well. An 8.50-carat natural unheated sapphire ring sold for $61,000, while an extremely large 59.00-carat antique emerald cut spinel brought $48,800.
Natural pearls also captured the public’s attention as a pearl, platinum and diamond tassel necklace realized $26,840, and an important pair of diamond and drop pearl earrings sold for $43,920.
Important diamonds continue to have universal appeal as evidenced by several stones that far exceeded expectations. A pair of antique cushion cut diamonds weighing 25.75 carats total brought $280,000, while a pair of antique briolette cut diamonds sold for $67,100. An important Schlumberger ring containing a lozenge cut 4.70-carat diamond brought $134,200. Additionally, a 7.20-carat heart-shape diamond of D color, VVS1 clarity and the rare “Golconda” Type IIA distinction realized $448,000 after spirited bidding.
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers’ next fine jewelry and timepieces auction will be held June 10-11. Consignments are invited for upcoming auctions. Contact Alexander Eblen at 312-334-4233 for more information.
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ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
This Continental 18-karat yellow gold, silver, ruby, diamond and enamel zarf in a mosaic design sold for $134,200. Image courtesy Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. An 18-karat white gold, sapphire and diamond ring. Price realized: $61,000. Image courtesy Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Important yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring containing one central oval cabochon cut ruby weighing approximately 6.20 carats surrounded by 16 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.40 carats. Price realized: $146,400. Image courtesy Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Pair of Victorian diamond briolette pendants, designed as earring components, containing two briolette shape rose cut diamonds. Price realized: $67,100. Image courtesy Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Two antique cushion cut diamonds, weighing approximately 13.37 carats and 12.38 carats, accompanied by gold ring settings. Price realized: $280,000. Image courtesy Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.
