Santa Barbara socialite’s jewelry earned white-glove status at John Moran sale

David Webb 18K gold rock crystal and lapis lazuli bracelet, $28,125
David Webb 18K gold rock crystal and lapis lazuli bracelet, $28,125
David Webb 18K gold rock crystal and lapis lazuli bracelet, $28,125

LOS ANGELES — On March 29, jewelry collectors, dealers and enthusiasts participated in the Jewelry from the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree auction presented by John Moran Auctioneers. Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree was one of Santa Barbara’s most well-known philanthropists and a pillar of the community. The auction achieved one-and-a-half times the median estimate and earned white-glove status. The 85 lots offered included necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches and rings featuring gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, pearls, emeralds and, of course, diamonds.

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Jasper52 offers luxe jewelry by Van Cleef, Bulgari in Nov. 16 auction

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold, diamond and lapis lazuli ring, estimated at $6,000-$7,000
 Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold, diamond and lapis lazuli ring, estimated at $6,000-$7,000

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold, diamond and lapis lazuli ring, estimated at $6,000-$7,000

NEW YORK – A Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and lapis lazuli ring, a Bulgari 18K gold two-row diamond band ring, and a 14K gold heavy fancy link collar necklace will jockey for top lot status in Jasper52’s Fine Designer and Gold Jewelry auction, which will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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French daybed earned a comfortable price at Neue’s April 30 sale

19th-century French tole painted daybed, $4,612
19th-century French tole painted daybed, $4,612
19th-century French tole painted daybed, $4,612

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A dazzling Baignoire de Cartier 18K gold and diamond ladies’ watch slipped onto a new wrist for $9,225; a 19th-century French tole painted daybed realized $4,612; and a pair of Chinese turquoise glaze terracotta foo dogs on stands brought $5,842 in an online-only Fine Interiors, Art & Antiques auction held April 30 by Neue Auctions. The auction featured 381 lots in all.

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Gold jewelry, swords & antiquities led Hermann Historica’s November sales

Gold necklace from the second millennium BCE, €131,250
Gold necklace from the second millennium BCE, €131,250
Gold necklace from the second millennium BCE, €131,250

MUNICH, Germany – Hermann Historica kicked off a stellar series of sales on November 22 with its Works of Art, Asiatica and Antiquities auction. Its catalog featured almost 900 lots, many of which were the subjects of keen bidding wars.

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