Diamond bracelets bound for to top spots in Neue jewelry sale Feb. 6

Diamond bracelets

An expected top lot is this marked Art Deco period diamond and platinum bracelet with a bezel set central marquise diamond flanked by 12 channel set baguettes. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Neue Auctions image

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – Guys who missed the boat at Christmas will get a chance to right the ship in an online-only Valentine Jewelry Auction slated for Saturday, Feb. 6, at noon Eastern time. “This sale is a tasty offering of fine jewelry priced just right for your special sweetheart’s Valentine’s Day gift,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions, located outside of Cleveland. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

An expected top achiever in the 142-lot auction is a beautiful Art Deco period diamond and platinum bracelet with a bezel set central marquise diamond flanked by 12 channel set baguettes and 10 additional smaller marquise diamonds, plus dozens of single and full cut round brilliant diamonds. The marquise stones are approximately VVS, H-I color and well-matched. The workmanship is superb and the bracelet looks beautiful on the wrist (est. $15,000-$20,000).

The runner-up top lot could be a battle between an 18K Italian yellow gold and enamel double-headed lion flexible bracelet with 10 small round accent diamonds, the lions having small ruby eyes (est. $6,000-$8,000); and an antique Colombian emerald, gold, diamond and platinum brooch with a bracelet top and a center oval-cut emerald of between 4 and 5 carats, surrounded by 12 old European cut diamonds on an openwork diamond base (est. $5,000-$7,000).

Diamond bracelets

Gorgeous 18K Italian yellow gold and enamel double-headed lion flexible bracelet with 1-small round accent diamonds, the lions having small ruby eyes. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000. Neue Auctions image

The runner-up top lot could be a battle between an 18K Italian yellow gold and enamel double-headed lion flexible bracelet with 10 small round accent diamonds, the lions having small ruby eyes (above; est. $6,000-$8,000); and an antique Colombian emerald, gold, diamond and platinum brooch with a bracelet top and a center oval-cut emerald of between 4 and 5 carats, surrounded by 12 old European cut diamonds on an openwork diamond base (below; est. $5,000-$7,000).

Diamond bracelets

Antique Colombian emerald, gold, diamond and platinum brooch with a bracelet top and a center oval-cut emerald, surrounded by 12 old European cut diamonds. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000. Neue Auctions image

Diamond rings are a can’t-miss Valentine’s Day gift (or engagement surprise). Two rings sure to please are a 14K white gold and diamond three-stone ring having a center round brilliant cut diamond of about 2 carats (est. $2,000-$4,000). A platinum Tacori fancy natural light yellow diamond ring, 1.02 carats, with a modified rectangular brilliant cut, SII clarity, set in a platinum mounting encrusted with pave diamonds toward an open tulip-like setting (est. $1,500-$2,500).

Few stones make as bold a statement as a ruby. An 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby ring, centered by three oval-shaped faceted natural rubies of .40 carats, with five small cut round diamonds at each side, in a simple gold band, should fetch $1,000-$2,000. An 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring having a cushion-cut ruby of about 1 carat and surrounded by ten smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, in a wide gold band, is expected to bring $1,000-$1,500.

Diamond bracelets

18kt yellow gold, diamond and ruby ring, centered by three oval-shaped faceted natural rubies of .40 carats, with five small cut round diamonds at each side, in a gold band. Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Neue Auctions image

Sapphires are also striking and beautiful. Two lots with identical estimates of $2,000-$4,000 are a 14K yellow gold sapphire and diamond fancy ring with a 2-carat center oval-cut sapphire, centered by two pear-shaped sapphires of .5 carats each, surrounded by 30 small round brilliant cut diamonds; and a vintage Boucheron (Paris) platinum diamond and sapphire cocktail ring with a .75-carat sapphire center stone, 32 baguette diamonds and eight small round faceted sapphires (below).

Diamond bracelets

Vintage Boucheron (Paris) platinum diamond and sapphire cocktail ring with .75-carat sapphire center stone, 32 baguette diamonds and eight small round faceted sapphires. Estimate: $2,000-$4,000). Neue Auctions image

The bangle bracelets category features a 14K yellow gold emerald and diamond hinged bangle bracelet, the top set with 14 small round cut emeralds alternating with 15 pairs of small, round-cut diamonds, stamped 14K (est. $2,000-$2,500); and a 14K yellow gold and diamond bracelet with a hinged squared bangle centered by three round brilliant cut diamonds of about .15 carats each, the bracelet arms holding 13 open set small round cut diamonds (est. $1,500-$1,800).

The catalog boasts diamond pins and pendants galore. Examples include a platinum and diamond bar pin from circa 1900, having a straight bar pin set with about 1.5 carats of old European cut diamonds, in very good condition (est. $1,500-$2,500); and a circa 1970s 14K yellow and diamond pendant, offset open squared form channel set with 22 small round diamonds and one modern round brilliant cut diamond, about 1 carat, J color and VS2 clarity (est. $1,500-$2,500).

There are rings and there are instant attention-getters. The latter category features a vintage 18K gold lion mask ring having a gorgeous yellow gold lion face with emerald eyes and a full cut accent diamond in the mouth, 13.1 dwt (est. $1,200-$1,500); and an authentic Gucci 18K white gold mesh ring with three rows of a flat mesh in 18K white gold with a high polish, hallmarked on the interior, originally purchased from Mann Jewelers, with a 10.2 dwt (est. $900-$1,200).

Diamond bracelets

Vintage 18K gold lion mask ring having a gorgeous yellow gold lion face with emerald eyes and a full cut accent diamond in the mouth, 13.1 dwt. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500. Neue Actions image

The Chanel name and logo have undeniable appeal and cachet. Two lots, both with $500-$1,000 estimates, are a Chanel yellow caviar Sevruga leather wallet on a chain clutch bag, with the distinct “CC” logo on the front flap, originally retailed for $2,000; and a vintage, circa 1960s Chanel quilted lambskin chain bucket with magnetic button clasp closure, gold hardware and gold chain link, showing the Chanel logo tassel with lambskin fringe, in very good condition.

For details email cynthia@neueauctions.com.

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