Sterling Associates’ Estate Jewelry & Art Auction ready to shine, May 17

18K white gold and diamond double-clip brooch featuring two larger, old, mine-cut diamonds each weighing approximately .65 carats, 9H-I color, VS2 clarity; 136 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.9 carats, and 28 baguettes weighing approximately .50 carats. Total diamond weight is 4.70 carats, and the brooch has a total weight of 31.1g. Estimate $3,000-$4,000
18K white gold and diamond double-clip brooch featuring two larger, old, mine-cut diamonds each weighing approximately .65 carats, 9H-I color, VS2 clarity; 136 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.9 carats, and 28 baguettes weighing approximately .50 carats. Total diamond weight is 4.70 carats, and the brooch has a total weight of 31.1g. Estimate $3,000-$4,000
18K white gold and diamond double-clip brooch featuring two larger, old, mine-cut diamonds each weighing approximately .65 carats, 9H-I color, VS2 clarity; 136 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.9 carats, and 28 baguettes weighing approximately .50 carats. Total diamond weight is 4.70 carats, and the brooch has a total weight of 31.1g. Estimate $3,000-$4,000

NORWOOD, N.J. – Sterling Associates, one of the Northeast’s most trusted specialists in the sale of fine estate and personal property, takes pleasure in announcing highlights of their May 17 Spring Estate Jewelry and Art Auction. Several upscale New Jersey estates and collections are at the forefront of the 139-lot boutique event, including an array of exquisite jewels from the estate of a Bergen County lady.

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Luxe Santa Barbara jewelry collection stars at John Moran, Mar. 29

Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000
Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000
Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present the jewelry collection of one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific and best-known philanthropists, Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, on Wednesday, March 29 at 10 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Jewelry from the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree will offer 85 lots including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches and rings, featuring gemstones including large diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls and emeralds — and some pieces from prominent jewelry designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Henry Dunay and Boucheron.

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