NEW YORK – An 18K gold and diamond Penelope Double C pin by Cartier, a pair of 18K gold and diamond earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and an 18K gold and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann wristwatch are among the treasures fighting for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watches, and Bags auction. It will be held Friday, April 21, starting at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, November 23, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will offer a sale of Designer Handbags and Clutches – more than 750 lots of pieces by virtually every great brand name in the category. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – A Gucci strawberry-print handbag, a Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 50B silver glitter Damier pattern duffle bag, and a vintage Hermes Depeches unisex work bag will likely earn top lot status at Jasper52’s Exclusive Designer Handbags and Clutches auction, which will take place on Wednesday, August 31 at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
WASHINGTON (AP) – A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities and characters in the Sex and the City TV series was arrested in her hometown of Cali, Colombia, and faces extradition to the United States on charges of smuggling crocodile handbags, Colombian prosecutors said July 8. Nancy Gonzalez faces charges in the U.S. Southern District of Florida that could lead to up to 25 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.