Cutting loose: unmounted colored gemstones reign at Heritage, May 8

33.56-carat Ceylon sapphire, estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ha.com
33.56-carat Ceylon sapphire, estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ha.com
33.56-carat Ceylon sapphire, estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ha.com

DALLAS — Nothing sparkles like a diamond, it’s true, but nothing makes a statement like a stunning colored gemstone. Though the vibrant hues of the Big Three – sapphires, emeralds and rubies – still reign supreme in collections across the world, other colorful gems, including deep-red spinels and nearly neon Paraiba tourmalines, also stand out in a crowd. During Heritage Auctions‘ Monday, May 8 Spring Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction, the Big Three join spinels, tourmalines, and more to make up the largest selection of unmounted colored gemstones Heritage has ever offered in a jewelry auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ceylon sapphire and diamond sparkler is a top pick at John Moran, Dec. 7

Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, estimated at $30,000-$40,000
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, estimated at $30,000-$40,000
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, estimated at $30,000-$40,000

LOS ANGELES — Just in time for the holidays, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Winter Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction on Wednesday, December 7, beginning at 10 am Pacific time. Having more than 370 lots, the selection will include jewelry, timepieces, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and gold. The first half of the auction will offer gemstone and diamond classics, and the timepieces presented include works by Gerald Genta, Cartier, Rolex and Patek Phillippe. In addition, a small collection of antique jeweled seals and boxes will be featured. The second half of the sale includes large group lots of gold and gemstone jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire ring adds flash to July 12 jewelry sale

18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire, est. $182,000-$218,000

 

 

18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire, est. $182,000-$218,000
18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire, est. $182,000-$218,000

NEW YORK – An Art Deco-era diamond and platinum riviere necklace, a pair of Harry Winston pearl, diamond and platinum earrings, and an 18K white gold ring centered on an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire should all find enthusiastic new owners at Jasper52’s Exclusive Estate & Designer Jewelry auction, which will take place on Tuesday, July 12 at 3 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Clars present fine jewelry on Feb. 17, fine art on Feb. 20

Ceylon sapphire, diamond and 18K white gold ring, est. $4,000-$6,000
Ceylon sapphire, diamond and 18K white gold ring, est. $4,000-$6,000
Ceylon sapphire, diamond and 18K white gold ring, est. $4,000-$6,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery is readying two February sales to take place three days apart. A Ceylon sapphire ring leads its Important Fine Jewelry auction, scheduled for Thursday, February 17, and a Herbert James Draper seascape headlines its Furniture, Fine Art and Asian Art sale, set for Sunday, February 20. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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