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Art Deco pendant by Cartier, $100,800

Luxe Cartier designs led an exciting jewelry lineup at Hindman

Art Deco pendant by Cartier, $100,800

Art Deco pendant by Cartier, $100,800

CHICAGO – An Art Deco pendant by Cartier led Hindman’s May 16 Important Jewelry auction, realizing $100,800 against an estimate of $10,000-$20,000. The pendant was among a collection of Cartier jewelry, curated from estates across the country, which achieved strong results. Overall, the sale realized $3,689,973, with 67% of lots selling within the estimate or above the high estimate.

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Pink guilloche enamel and sterling silver-gilt desk clock, estimated at $2,500-$3,500

Centuries of fine artistry showcased at Toomey’s May 31 sale

Pink guilloche enamel and sterling silver-gilt desk clock, estimated at $2,500-$3,500


Pink guilloche enamel and sterling silver-gilt desk clock, estimated at $2,500-$3,500. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. and LiveAuctioneers

CHICAGO – Toomey & Co.‘s Jewelry, Silver & Objects of Vertu auction on Wednesday, May 31 will feature more than 300 lots showcasing the skilled artistry of various periods: Antique, Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Jugendstil, Art Deco, Modernist, Mid-Century and Contemporary. This sale also boasts an array of watches, cufflinks and jewelry from the collection of Governor Jim Thompson, with more than 80 works by esteemed makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and David Webb. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Multicolored sapphire and diamond triple bombe style ring in 18k gold, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

John Moran brings serious bling to Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction, May 24

Multicolored sapphire and diamond triple bombe style ring in 18k gold, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

Multicolored sapphire and diamond triple bombe style ring in 18K gold, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present its spring rendition of its Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction on Wednesday, May 24. The sale, starting at 10 am Pacific time, will feature more than 275 lots of stunning jewelry pieces and an impressive selection of watches. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Brilliant blue 13.87-carat Madagascar sapphire, $200,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com

Stone cold success: Heritage jewelry sale exceeds $5M

Brilliant blue 13.87-carat Madagascar sapphire, $200,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com


Brilliant blue 13.87-carat Madagascar sapphire, $200,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com

DALLAS — A diamond and platinum ring sold for $225,000 in Heritage Auctions‘ Spring Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction on May 8, helping lead the event to a total of $5,135,765. The ring, which surpassed its high estimate, featured a 5.02-carat emerald-cut diamond. Also shattering expectations was a 13.87-carat Madagascar sapphire that realized $200,000, more than five times its low estimate.

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Cartier, David Webb, Tiffany among great jewelry names at Hindman, May 16

Cartier Art Deco jade, diamond and multigem pendant, estimated at $10,000-$20,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

Cartier Art Deco jade, diamond and multigem pendant, estimated at $10,000-$20,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman’s first Important Jewelry auction of the year, scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, will be anchored by a strong selection of antique and Art Deco jewelry, including notable pieces by designers such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co. The sale will also offer eye-catching David Webb pieces and an array of stunning diamond and colored gemstone jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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

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

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

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

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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GRS-certified Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum necklace, estimated at $250,000-$300,000

Colombian emerald necklace may earn six figures at Freeman’s, May 9

GRS-certified Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum necklace, estimated at $250,000-$300,000


GRS-certified Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum necklace, estimated at $250,000-$300,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s Tuesday, May 9 Fine Jewelry and Gemstones auction brings the very best of statement jewelry to market, from classic diamond solitaires to show-stopping Burmese rubies. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Edwardian-era 14K gold ornate Waltham pocket watch, estimated at $4,500-$5,500

Make a statement with Unique Vintage and Estate Finds Jewelry, May 2

Edwardian-era 14K gold ornate Waltham pocket watch, estimated at $4,500-$5,500

Edwardian-era 14K gold ornate Waltham pocket watch, estimated at $4,500-$5,500

NEW YORK – A 14K gold American pocket watch dating to the turn of the previous century, a pair of vintage 18K gold and diamond drop earrings, and a 20th-century 18K gold and pearl necklace will jockey for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Unique Vintage and Estate Finds Jewelry auction, which will be conducted on Tuesday, May 2 starting at 9 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Art Deco Ostertag, Vacheron & Constantin gold, tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl, abalone pearl, jasper, jade and black onyx miniature desk clock by Vladimir Makovsky, estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Image courtesy of Doyle New York and LiveAuctioneers

Fine Art Deco clock counting the minutes till Doyle’s Apr. 27 jewelry sale

Art Deco Ostertag, Vacheron & Constantin gold, tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl, abalone pearl, jasper, jade and black onyx miniature desk clock by Vladimir Makovsky, estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Image courtesy of Doyle New York and LiveAuctioneers

Art Deco Ostertag, Vacheron & Constantin gold, tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl, abalone pearl, jasper, jade and black onyx miniature desk clock by Vladimir Makovsky, estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Image courtesy of Doyle New York and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle‘s auction of Important Jewelry, scheduled for Thursday, April 27 and starting at noon Eastern time, will showcase luxurious jewelry spanning the antique through modern eras by the world’s most prestigious makers, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, David Webb and Tiffany & Co. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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