The top lot in Cowan’s Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Auction was this 28-carat platinum and diamond necklace made for Marge Schott of the Cincinnati Reds. It sold for $192,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

Cowan’s Auctions to host fine jewelry, timepieces sale Apr. 14

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A 28-carat platinum and diamond necklace made for Marge Schott, former owner of the Cincinnati Reds, estimated to bring $65,000-$85,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

A 28-carat platinum and diamond necklace made for Marge Schott, former owner of the Cincinnati Reds, estimated to bring $65,000-$85,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

CINCINNATI – Cowan’s Auctions Inc. will host their spring Fine Jewelry and Timepieces: Live Salesroom Auction on April 14. The auction will include over 200 lots of modern and vintage fine jewelry and timepieces by renowned designers and makers such as Tiffany & Co., Patek Philippe, Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin and others. Cowan’s is also pleased to present thee unique pieces from the estate of Marge Schott, Cincinnati native, philanthropist and Cincinnati Reds owner for 15 years. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

Featured in the auction on April 14 is a 28-carat platinum and diamond necklace made for Marge Schott of the Cincinnati Reds, estimated to bring $65,000-$85,000. Schott was the president and CEO of the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1999. Two other pieces from the Schott estate will hit the auction block in this sale. A platinum and diamond 18-carat brooch is estimated at $35,000-$50,000, and a platinum Hamilton wristwatch with 8 carats of diamonds is expected to bring $14,000-$20,000.

Bracelets will also be highlighted in the sale. A ladies 31-carat platinum and diamond bracelet is estimated to bring anywhere between $30,000-$45,000. A ladies platinum Art Deco emerald and diamond bracelet is estimated at $20,000-$30,000, and a ladies 14K white gold baguette and round diamond bracelet is estimated at $5,000-$6,500.

Cowan’s will be selling a number of rings and earrings in the April auction. An 18K white gold emerald and diamond ring is expected to bring $8,000-$12,000, a pair of platinum fancy yellow diamond earrings is estimated at $9,000-$12,000, and a Tiffany and Co. platinum three-stone ring with an additional band is estimated at $8,000-$12,000.

Cowan’s will be offer exceptional items in the timepieces portion of the sale. A Vacheron and Constantin 18K gold pocket watch is expected to bring $8,000-$12,000. A Patek Philippe 18K 20-jewel open-face pocket watch is estimated at $6,000-$8,000. A men’s Rolex Cellini Cestello 18K rose gold wristwatch is estimated to bring anywhere between $4,500-$6,500, and an E. Mathey 14K yellow gold hunter case repeater pocket watch is estimated at $4,000-$6,000.

Cowan’s April 14 Fine Jewelry and Timepieces: Live Salesroom Auction will begin on April 12 at noon EDT.

For more information about the auction or to consign for future auctions, call Brad Wanstrath at 513-871-1670.

View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

A 28-carat platinum and diamond necklace made for Marge Schott, former owner of the Cincinnati Reds, estimated to bring $65,000-$85,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

A 28-carat platinum and diamond necklace made for Marge Schott, former owner of the Cincinnati Reds, estimated to bring $65,000-$85,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

An 18K white gold emerald and diamond ring is expected to bring $8,000-$12,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

An 18K white gold emerald and diamond ring is expected to bring $8,000-$12,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

Vacheron and Constantin 18K gold pocket watch is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

Vacheron and Constantin 18K gold pocket watch is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Cowan’s Auctions Inc. image.

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