John Moran graces your summer with Costume & Couture Auction, May 23

Iradj Moini gold-plated brooch, estimated at $800-$1,200
Iradj Moini gold-plated brooch, estimated at $800-$1,200
Iradj Moini gold-plated brooch, estimated at $800-$1,200

LOS ANGELES — Just in time for summer parties, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Costume & Couture auction on Tuesday, May 23, starting at 10 am Pacific time. The sale features more than 400 lots of vintage and contemporary costume jewelry, handbags, accessories and luggage, and showcases designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Hermes, Judith Leiber, Miriam Haskell, Stephen Dweck, Michael Dawkins, John Hardy and Georg Jensen. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John Moran’s Valentine’s Day sale replete with costume jewelry, luxury accessories

Pair of Chanel drop earrings, estimated at $200-$300
Pair of Chanel drop earrings, estimated at $200-$300
Pair of Chanel drop earrings, estimated at $200-$300

LOS ANGELES — This Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, beginning at noon Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Costume Jewelry & Luxury Accessories Online auction. This colorful sale will highlight the costume jewelry of the Dumont collection from West Hollywood. There will be vintage pieces from designers ranging from Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Iradj Moini, Trifari, Joseff of Hollywood and Miriam Haskell. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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