Gold and green makes the scene at New York jewelry auction, July 11

Harry Winston emerald, diamond and gold bangle bracelet, estimated at $125,000-$150,000
Harry Winston emerald, diamond and gold bangle bracelet, estimated at $125,000-$150,000
Harry Winston emerald, diamond and gold bangle bracelet, dating to the 1990s, estimated at $125,000-$150,000

NEW YORK – A Harry Winston emerald, diamond and gold bangle bracelet; a pair of David Webb 18K gold, emerald and diamond earrings; and an Oscar Heyman gold, platinum, diamond and emerald tennis bracelet will compete for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry auction, which will be held on Tuesday, July 11, starting at 8 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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Texas estate jewelry dazzled at Heritage’s $4.7M jewelry auction

Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire ring, $187,500
Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire ring, $187,500
Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire ring, $187,500

DALLAS – The annual Holiday Jewelry Signature® Auction became the capstone event of the best year ever recorded in fine jewelry at Heritage Auctions. This last Signature® jewelry event of the year surpassed estimates to reach a total of $4.7 million – boosting total 2021 jewelry sales beyond $21 million, a 52% increase from the 2019 total of $13.8 million.

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Sapphires, emeralds and rubies led Hindman’s $3.5M Important Jewelry sale

Gillot color-change sapphire and diamond ring, $256,250
Gillot color-change sapphire and diamond ring, $256,250
Gillot color-change sapphire and diamond ring, $256,250

CHICAGO – On December 7, Hindman Auctions presented a successful Important Jewelry auction that totaled $3,591,406.

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More than 20 Oscar Heyman jewels enliven Heritage Dec. 6 sale

Oscar Heyman diamond, ruby and emerald baby gorilla brooch, est. $10,000-$15,000
 Oscar Heyman diamond, ruby and emerald baby gorilla brooch, est. $10,000-$15,000

Oscar Heyman diamond, ruby and emerald baby gorilla brooch, est. $10,000-$15,000

DALLAS – On Dec. 6, Heritage Auctions will offer one of the finest single-owner collections of Oscar Heyman jewels that the auction house has ever presented. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Harry Winston & more shine in Designer and Signed Jewelry auction Oct. 13

Harry Winston emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, est. $109,000-$131,000
Harry Winston emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, est. $109,000-$131,000
Harry Winston emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, est. $109,000-$131,000

NEW YORK – Jewelry is great; designer jewelry and signed pieces of jewelry are better still. On Wednesday, October 13, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Designer and Signed Jewelry. The generous selection of 246 lots features a trove of treasures ranging from brooches by Cartier to bangles by Harry Winston to Tiffany & Co. tie pins to Oscar Heyman bracelets to David Webb earrings to Mario Buccellati necklaces to Van Cleef & Arpels yellow sapphire rings, as well as literally hundreds more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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