Selections from famous gallery archive attracted bidders to Roland sale

Chaumet Paris clock and armillary sphere centerpiece, $1,000. Image courtesy of Roland Auctions NY
Chaumet Paris clock and armillary sphere centerpiece, $1,000. Image courtesy of Roland Auctions NY
Chaumet Paris clock and armillary sphere centerpiece, $1,000. Image courtesy of Roland Auctions NY

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland NY Auctions saw strong results for its June-July Estates Sale, held on June 30 and July 1. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bid Smart: Flag jewelry: Three cheers for the ruby, diamond and sapphire

This 18K white gold and diamond flag brooch achieved $3,200 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2017. Image courtesy of Les Antiquites Maison and LiveAuctioneers.
This 18K white gold and diamond flag brooch achieved $3,200 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2017. Image courtesy of Les Antiquites Maison and LiveAuctioneers.
This 18K white gold and diamond flag brooch achieved $3,200 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2017. Image courtesy of Les Antiquites Maison and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Today is Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, marking the United States of America as its own nation. The holiday is celebrated with parades, fireworks, BBQs, picnics and carnivals, and an easy and fun way to express national pride is to wear patriotic jewelry featuring an American flag design. This trend became common during World War I and World War II, and jewelry in the form of the American flag has been a popular niche in fine and costume jewelry ever since.

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Jasper52 presents Spring Fine Jewelry and Stones, June 21

14K gold ring with a natural tanzanite surrounded by rays tipped with diamonds, estimated at $1,000-$1,200
14K gold ring with a natural tanzanite surrounded by rays tipped with diamonds, estimated at $1,000-$1,200

14K gold ring with a natural tanzanite surrounded by rays tipped with diamonds, estimated at $1,000-$1,200

NEW YORK – A gold, diamond and tanzanite ring, a gold charm bracelet, and a gold pin with a cluster of South Sea pearls will compete for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Spring Fine Jewelry and Stones auction, which will be held on Wednesday, June 21, starting at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 brings the bling with Estate & Designer Jewelry Auction, May 30

Seaman Schepps 14K gold and Bakelite seashell pin, estimated at $5,500-$7,000
Seaman Schepps 14K gold and Bakelite seashell pin, estimated at $5,500-$7,000
Seaman Schepps 14K gold and carved dark blue Bakelite seashell pin, estimated at $5,500-$7,000

NEW YORK – A Victorian set of gold, silver, emerald and diamond earrings; a Seaman Schepps 14K gold and Bakelite seashell pin; and a platinum, jade, onyx and diamond Art Deco bracelet will compete for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry sale, which will be presented on Tuesday, May 30, starting at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
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Elks fraternal memorabilia collection at Grant Zahajko Auctions, Oct. 13

B.P.O.E. Elks commissioned stained glass window with back lighting and stand, estimated at $500-$1,000
B.P.O.E. Elks commissioned stained glass window with back lighting and stand, estimated at $500-$1,000
Elks commissioned stained glass window with back lighting and stand, estimated at $500-$1,000

DAVENPORT, Wash. – Part one of an incredible single-owner collection of items relating to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (or, simply, the Elks), 438 lots in all, will be offered in a sale at Grant Zahajko Auctions set for Thursday, October 13 and starting at at 9 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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