Hindman achieves highest annual total ever in 2021

Diamond ring by Taffin, $387,500
Diamond ring by Taffin, $387,500

CHICAGO – 2021 was a year of records at Hindman Auctions. The auction firm reported $87 million in total sales for the year, its highest total by a wide margin in the company’s 39-year history, setting more than 30 individual auction records along the way.

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Diamond ring by Taffin takes top-lot honors at Hindman Important Jewelry sale

Diamond ring by Taffin, $387,500
Diamond ring by Taffin, $387,500
Diamond ring by Taffin, $387,500

CHICAGO – Hindman Auctions’ September 13 Important Jewelry auction realized more than $2.2 million, and tremendous bidding activity throughout the sale contributed to a 95% sell-through rate. A selection of diamond rings led the sale, with additional diamond lots also drawing active biding. Property from the collection of an elegant lady from Palm Beach, Florida; the collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson of Palm Beach, Florida and the Hirschfield estate of Santa Barbara, California, brought excellent results.

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Hindman readies diamond rings for Sept. 13 jewelry auction

Diamond ring by Taffin, est. $250,000 - $350,000
Diamond ring by Taffin, est. $250,000 - $350,000
Diamond ring by Taffin, est. $250,000 – $350,000

CHICAGO – On September 13, Hindman Auctions will present its fall Important Jewelry auction which will be highlighted by an impressive selection of engagement rings. Brooches and cuff bracelets will also be among exceptional lots presented. Top designers such as Verdura, Harry Winston, Sterle, Cartier, Bulgari, Buccellati, Van Cleef & Arpels and Boucheron will be represented in the auction offerings. Important collections to be featured include property from the collection of an elegant lady (Palm Beach, Florida), property from the estate of Suzanne Rickards (Richfield, Ohio), property from the collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson (Palm Beach, Florida) and property of the Hirschfield estate (Santa Barbara, California). Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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