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Hindman jewelry sale Sept. 15 stars Schlumberger designs

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Schlumberger designs
Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, yellow gold and enamel ‘dot losange’ bangle bracelet. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Hindman image

CHICAGO – Hindman Auction’s Fine and Important Jewelry auction on Tuesday, Sept. 15, will feature an exceptional selection of signed pieces, diamonds and antique and contemporary jewelry. The sale offers fine jewelry featuring an exquisite selection by Jean Schlumberger including some of his most iconic designs. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

Among the top lots of the auction is a beautiful oval diamond ring weighing over 6 carats which will be offered with an estimate of $60,000-$80,000 (lot 155). This stunning stone is offered as part of the Chicago Collection of Norene Goldstein, an important Chicago art collector whose works were highlighted in Hindman’s spring Fine Art auctions.

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Diamond ring containing one oval brilliant cut diamond weighing 6.05 carats and two half-moon shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats total, mounted in platinum. Estimate: $60,000-$80,000. Hindman image

Signed jewelry continues to command strong prices and this auction will offer a selection of pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., Buccellati and Bvlgari among others. A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond ‘Fil de l’eau’ necklace will be offered with an estimate of $35,000-$55,000, as well as an extra-wide Mario Buccellati yellow gold and diamond cuff bracelet estimated at $22,000-$28,000.

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Van Cleef & Arpels, sapphire and diamond ‘Fil de L’eau’ necklace containing 27 pear shaped sapphires weighing approximately 14.43 carats total and 50 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.87 carats total. Mounted in white gold. Estimate: $35,000-$55,000. Hindman image

Of particular note, is a lovely group of Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. jewelry that includes some of Jean Schlumberger’s most iconic designs. Among the highlights is a ‘Dot Losange’ bangle bracelet estimated at $15,000-$20,000. This beautiful paillonné enamel design became known as the “Jackie Bracelet” as it was a favorite accessory of Jackie Kennedy. Also included is a green beryl and diamond ‘Bird on a Rock’ brooch, one of Schlumberger’s most iconic designs ($15,000-$20,000). It was first created in 1956 and has been made in several iterations with various large “rocks” of different gem varieties.

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Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, green beryl and diamond ‘Bird on a Rock’ brooch ounted in yellow gold and platinum. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Hindman image

The Fine and Important Jewelry auction will be held on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. CDT in Hindman’s Chicago saleroom.

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Mario Buccellati yellow gold and diamond cuff bracelet surmounted with white gold rosettes containing 76 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.90 carats total. Estimate: $22,000-$28,000. Hindman image

For details contact Hindman’s Client Services by calling 312-280-1212 to schedule a time to preview the sale.

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