ALTADENA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers will conduct their May 5 Fine Jewelry and Luxe Auction consisting of approximately 300 lots of fresh-to-the-market jewelry and luxury items from private collections and estates. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide absentee and Internet live bidding.
The auction will be held at Moran’s headquarters in Altadena, Calif., with a prompt start time of 6 p.m. Pacific.
The first stirrings of spring herald the upcoming wedding season, and those seeking rings for their betrothed will find a number of fine options at Moran’s auction. A platinum ring (below) set with a round-cut diamond and tapering baguette shoulders has been assigned a presale estimate of $7,000 to $9,000.
Signed pieces by quality makers are available at Moran’s May 5 sale. A number of charming spring-appropriate selections hail from Van Cleef & Arpels, including an 18K gold bird brooch set with two cabochon sapphire eyes and offset with a cultured pearl egg (estimate: $1,500 to $2,000).
San Francisco-based maker Marsh & Co. is also well represented in the May catalog. Featuring the company’s signature black patinated steel accented with more traditional diamond and cultured pearl elements, a mid-20th century pearl and steel bracelet is offered for $2,000 to $3,000.
Antique and Art Deco jewelry always brings strong prices at Moran’s fine jewelry auctions, and the expectation is that this sale will be no different. A stunning geometric diamond, emerald and platinum brooch (below) is offered for $1,000 to $1,500.
For more information contact John Moran Auctioneers via email: info@johnmoran.com or telephone: 626-793-1833.
