Vera Ralston collection adds sparkle to John Moran May 11-12 sale

Emerald-cut diamond ring with flanking baguettes, estimated at $120,000-$180,000
Emerald-cut diamond ring with flanking baguettes, estimated at $120,000-$180,000
Emerald-cut diamond ring with flanking baguettes, estimated at $120,000-$180,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran’s Fine Jewelry & Timepieces sale offers connoisseurs a myriad of gemstones and pieces from prominent brands such as Cartier, Tiffany, and Breitling. The sale will take place on May 11-12 and will feature the jewelry collection of the late movie actress Vera Ralston. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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House of R&D to debut first $1-start, no-reserve auction of high-end jewelry, April 4

Platinum, fire opal, and diamond ring
A platinum, fire opal, and diamond ring, estimated at $3,200-$3,900
A platinum, fire opal, and diamond ring, estimated at $3,200-$3,900

TEL AVIV, Israel – Over the span of several generations, House of R&D mastered the skills, knowledge, and trade secrets of luxury jewelry, giving their customers a unique combination of ancient gemstones, high-quality design, and excellent customer service. Located in the Diamond Exchange center in Tel Aviv, Israel, House of R&D has first access to the top global experts in the field, the top jewelry designers, and the best quality gemstones on the market. The company has announced that on Sunday, April 4, it will hold its first $1-start no-reserve auction of high-end jewelry, with online bidding through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading

Doyle New York presents three major jewelry collections, March 25

Cartier platinum and diamond necklace, $60,000-$80,000. Image courtesy Doyle New York
Cartier platinum and diamond necklace, $60,000-$80,000. Image courtesy Doyle New York

NEW YORK, NY — Doyle‘s “Important Jewelry” auction slated for Thursday, March 25 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern will showcase luxurious jewelry spanning a century of design by the world’s most prestigious makers, including Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, JAR, Seaman Schepps, Harry Winston and Tiffany & Co. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

David Webb: Jeweler to the stars

David Webb diamond and gemstone leopard brooch, crafted in 18K gold and platinum; featuring green gemstone-set eyes and 25 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.05 carats, est. $7,000-$9,000, sold for $7,500 at Fortuna in New York City on Sept. 27, 2018.

NEW YORK – Anyone who knows anything about fine jewelry is familiar with the name David Webb (1925-1975), the American jeweler and self-taught designer who rose from an unassuming beginning in Asheville, North Carolina, to become one the industry’s most famous names.

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