Colombian emerald necklace may earn six figures at Freeman’s, May 9

GRS-certified Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum necklace, estimated at $250,000-$300,000
GRS-certified Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum necklace, estimated at $250,000-$300,000

GRS-certified Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum necklace, estimated at $250,000-$300,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s Tuesday, May 9 Fine Jewelry and Gemstones auction brings the very best of statement jewelry to market, from classic diamond solitaires to show-stopping Burmese rubies. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire ring adds flash to July 12 jewelry sale

18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire, est. $182,000-$218,000

 

 

18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire, est. $182,000-$218,000
18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire, est. $182,000-$218,000

NEW YORK – An Art Deco-era diamond and platinum riviere necklace, a pair of Harry Winston pearl, diamond and platinum earrings, and an 18K white gold ring centered on an unheated 19.02-carat Ceylon sapphire should all find enthusiastic new owners at Jasper52’s Exclusive Estate & Designer Jewelry auction, which will take place on Tuesday, July 12 at 3 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 unveils gorgeous designer and signed jewelry, Jan. 12

Verdura Mediterranean coral bead necklace with 18K yellow gold, est. $17,000-$20,000
Verdura Mediterranean coral bead necklace with 18K yellow gold, est. $17,000-$20,000

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, January 12, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct an auction of Designer & Signed Jewelry, consisting of 241 lots by the most illustrious boutiques, firms and designers the world over, past and present. Up for bid will be a circa-1980s 18K gold yellow sapphire cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels; a Verdura Mediterranean coral bead multi-strand necklace with 18K yellow gold; a Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring; a vintage 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold Cartier chain necklace; a circa-1950s Boucheron diamond tennis line bracelet; a set of three Diamond Caviar bangle bracelets by Barry Kieselstein-Cord; a ruby, emerald and gold clip pin brooch by Hemmerle; a Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold and platinum ring featuring a 2.02-carat diamond; a circa-1950s Buccellati 18K yellow gold and baroque pearl necklace; a vintage Louis Vuitton yellow gold link bracelet; a circa-1970s Bulgari 18K gold and diamond pin brooch clip featuring an emerald in the shape of a heart, and many more. 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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Nye & Co. readies Chic & Antique Estate Treasures for Dec. 15-16

Platinum, gold and diamond frog brooch, attributed to Donald Chaflin for Tiffany & Co., est. $5,000-$8,000
Platinum, gold and diamond frog brooch, attributed to Donald Chaflin for Tiffany & Co., est. $5,000-$8,000
Tiffany & Co. frog brooch, est. $5,000-$8,000

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers’ two-day, online Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction slated for Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16, will be headlined by a large selection of lovely studio ceramics from the collection of Steve and Stephanie Alpert. Bidding begins at 10 am Eastern time both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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