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
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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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
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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Go green with emeralds in Apr. 26 Classic to Modern Jewelry & Stones sale

Puffed dome 18K white gold and diamond ring centered on a 3.10-carat natural emerald, estimated at $18,000-$22,000
Puffed dome 18K white gold and diamond ring centered on a 3.10-carat natural emerald, estimated at $18,000-$22,000
Puffed dome 18K white gold and diamond ring centered on a 3.10-carat natural emerald, estimated at $18,000-$22,000

NEW YORK – A striking 18K white gold, diamond and emerald ring in a puffed dome design, a fish-form brooch with an emerald tail, and an 18K gold halo bracelet with emeralds and diamonds will likely earn top-lot status at Jasper52’s Classic to Modern Jewelry and Stones auction, which will be conducted on Wednesday, April 26 beginning at 1 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Barry Kieselstein-Cord jewelry: bold, gold and glorious

A Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18K gold alligator-form cuff bracelet achieved $10,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2022. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.
A Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18K gold alligator-form cuff bracelet achieved $10,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2022. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.
A Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18K gold alligator-form cuff bracelet achieved $10,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2022. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — The term “wearable art” is thrown around loosely and liberally when it comes to jewelry, but some designers take it to the next level, creating highly sculptural and artistic pieces. Barry Kieselstein-Cord (American, b. 1943-) has dwelled at the place where art and fashion meet since introducing sterling silver belt buckles in the early 1970s that were instantly coveted, launching and cementing his reputation.

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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 would like to adorn you with vintage and estate jewelry, April 12

1960s 18K gold and turquoise link bracelet, estimated at $7,000-$8,000
1960s 18K gold and turquoise link bracelet, estimated at $7,000-$8,000
1960s 18K gold and turquoise link bracelet, estimated at $7,000-$8,000

NEW YORK – An 18K gold and turquoise link bracelet dating to the 1960s, a late Victorian 14K gold, diamond and amethyst cocktail ring, and a vintage 18K gold and diamond filigree bangle bracelet will compete for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Unique Vintage and Estate Finds Jewelry auction, which will be conducted on Wednesday, April 12, starting at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 presents Iconic Designs: A Fine Jewelry Auction, April 7

Platinum engagement ring centered on a 4.57-carat GIA-certified white diamond, estimated at $47,000-$56,000
Platinum engagement ring centered on a 4.57-carat GIA-certified white diamond, estimated at $47,000-$56,000
Platinum engagement ring centered on a 4.57-carat GIA-certified white diamond, estimated at $47,000-$56,000

NEW YORK – A platinum engagement ring with a 4.57-carat GIA-certified white diamond, a set of 18K white gold Art Deco diamond drop earrings, and a ladies’ watch by Blancpain will likely earn top-lot status at Jasper52’s Iconic Designs: A Fine Jewelry Auction, which will take place on Friday, April 7 at 9 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hindman’s inaugural Jewelry Through the Ages sale slated for March 21-22

Left, Neoclassical gold and carved Carnelian conch shell cameo brooch picturing Medusa, estimated at $800-$1,200; Right, Edwardian diamond and enamel brooch, estimated at $600-$800
Left, Neoclassical gold and carved Carnelian conch shell cameo brooch picturing Medusa, estimated at $800-$1,200; Right, Edwardian diamond and enamel brooch, estimated at $600-$800

CHICAGO – Hindman’s inaugural Jewelry Through the Ages auction explores jewelry trends and their evolution. Across more than 600 lots that date from the 1st millennium B.C. to the 21st century, bidders will have the opportunity to acquire wearable pieces from a range of cultures. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Noted philanthropist’s fine jewelry collection featured at Freeman’s, March 22

Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and emerald ring, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and emerald ring, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and emerald ring, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s Wednesday, March 22 Jewelry and Watches auction features the esteemed single-owner jewelry collection of Dianne Kay, an American socialite, philanthropist, community activist and chairman of the American Cancer Society Ball. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Classic to modern gold and diamond jewelry showcased in March 15 auction

Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring centered on a GIA-certified 4.32-carat natural cornflower blue sapphire, estimated at $17,000-$20,000
Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring centered on a GIA-certified 4.32-carat natural cornflower blue sapphire, estimated at $17,000-$20,000
Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring centered on a GIA-certified 4.32-carat natural cornflower blue sapphire, estimated at $17,000-$20,000

NEW YORK – An 18K gold, carved mother-of-pearl and diamond bangle bracelet, a GIA-certified 32.88-carat rough diamond set in a pendant, and a sapphire and diamond cocktail ring centered on a 4.32-carat GIA-certified stone will likely earn top lot status at Jasper52’s Classic to Modern Gold & Diamond Jewelry auction, which will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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