NEW YORK — Jewelry provides the finishing touch for all occasions, from fancy dinners to a trip to the mall. While these pieces, whether they’re for daily wear or strictly for gala functions, reflect prevailing jewelry styles and materials, they can also say something about the wearer’s hobbies and interests. Sports-themed jewelry is a distinctive niche that has a growing legion of fans.
CHICAGO – On May 21, Rivich Auction held its Diamond Life – Gold, Sterling & Designer Jewelry auction and enjoyed a 100% sell-through rate. The auction drew bidders from around the world and showcased a treasure trove of pieces that embodied beauty, elegance and craftsmanship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.