Sterling Associates’ Estate Jewelry & Art Auction ready to shine, May 17

18K white gold and diamond double-clip brooch featuring two larger, old, mine-cut diamonds each weighing approximately .65 carats, 9H-I color, VS2 clarity; 136 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.9 carats, and 28 baguettes weighing approximately .50 carats. Total diamond weight is 4.70 carats, and the brooch has a total weight of 31.1g. Estimate $3,000-$4,000
18K white gold and diamond double-clip brooch featuring two larger, old, mine-cut diamonds each weighing approximately .65 carats, 9H-I color, VS2 clarity; 136 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.9 carats, and 28 baguettes weighing approximately .50 carats. Total diamond weight is 4.70 carats, and the brooch has a total weight of 31.1g. Estimate $3,000-$4,000
18K white gold and diamond double-clip brooch featuring two larger, old, mine-cut diamonds each weighing approximately .65 carats, 9H-I color, VS2 clarity; 136 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.9 carats, and 28 baguettes weighing approximately .50 carats. Total diamond weight is 4.70 carats, and the brooch has a total weight of 31.1g. Estimate $3,000-$4,000

NORWOOD, N.J. – Sterling Associates, one of the Northeast’s most trusted specialists in the sale of fine estate and personal property, takes pleasure in announcing highlights of their May 17 Spring Estate Jewelry and Art Auction. Several upscale New Jersey estates and collections are at the forefront of the 139-lot boutique event, including an array of exquisite jewels from the estate of a Bergen County lady.

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Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring rocked Doyle Fine Jewelry auction

Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring with 8.24-carat stone, $252,000
Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring with 8.24-carat stone, $252,000
Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring with 8.24-carat stone, $252,000

NEW YORK – Jewelry sales at Doyle continue to surpass expectations at all levels of value. Auctions of Important Jewelry on April 27 and Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags on April 26 saw determined bidders from across the country and around the world drive exceptional prices throughout both sales, sending the week’s total past $6 million.

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Dallas museum sole US venue for ‘Cartier and Islamic Art’ show

Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to the honorable Robert Henry Brand. Cartier Collection. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier

 

Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to the honorable Robert Henry Brand. Cartier Collection. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier
Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to the honorable Robert Henry Brand. Cartier Collection. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier

DALLAS – The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is the lone North American venue for Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity, a major exhibition tracing inspirations from Islamic art and design – including from Louis Cartier’s exquisite collection of Persian and Indian art – on the creations of the Maison Cartier from the early 20th century to present day. The show debuted on May 14 and will continue through September 18.

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