Jasper52 presents Designer Jewelry, Watches & Bags, April 21

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 18K gold and diamond earrings, estimated at $20,000-$24,000
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 18K gold and diamond earrings, estimated at $20,000-$24,000
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 18K gold and diamond earrings, estimated at $20,000-$24,000

NEW YORK – An 18K gold and diamond Penelope Double C pin by Cartier, a pair of 18K gold and diamond earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and an 18K gold and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann wristwatch are among the treasures fighting for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watches, and Bags auction. It will be held Friday, April 21, starting at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Greet spring with fresh designer jewelry, watches and bags, March 28

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and lapis lazuli 10-motif Alhambra necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and lapis lazuli 10-motif Alhambra necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and lapis lazuli 10-motif Alhambra necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000

NEW YORK – A vintage black Hermes Birkin handbag, a Christian Dior necklace, and a 10-motif Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace will battle for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watches, and Bags auction, which will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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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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Orville Bulman fantasy artwork highlights Sarasota Estate Auction, Mar. 4-5

Untitled Karl Gerstner work in wood and aluminum, estimated at $4,000-$8,000
Untitled Karl Gerstner work in wood and aluminum, estimated at $4,000-$8,000

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota Estate Auction has planned a two-day sale for Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5. The first day is entirely devoted to a single-owner lifetime collection of sterling silver, and the second day features artworks by Karl Gerstner and Orville Bulman. A total of 1,400 lots will be presented in all. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Brand names abound in Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry sale, Feb. 21

Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring from 1985, centered on an 8.86-carat natural Burmese ruby, estimated at $62,000-$74,000
Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring from 1985, centered on an 8.86-carat natural Burmese ruby, estimated at $62,000-$74,000
Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring from 1985, centered on an 8.86-carat natural Burmese ruby, estimated at $62,000-$74,000

NEW YORK – A Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring set with an 8.86-carat natural Burmese ruby, a circa-1970s Van Cleef & Arpels gold and diamond bow bracelet, and a David Webb multi-gemstone totem pendant necklace on an 18K gold chain will fight for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry auction, which will take place on Tuesday, February 21 at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Cartier Pantheres prowl Jasper52 Designer Jewelry & Watches sale, Jan. 29

Cartier Panthere 18K gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000
Cartier Panthere 18K gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000
Cartier Panthere 18K gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000

NEW YORK – A Bulgari Parentesi 18K white gold pave diamond bangle bracelet, a Cartier Panthere 18K white gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, and an unusual Van Cleef & Arpels ring in 18K white gold and diamonds will likely earn top lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watches & More auction, which will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Art Deco watches: ‘timeless’ designs of the Jazz Age

A Cartier Art Deco emerald and diamond platinum wristwatch achieved $50,000 plus the buyer’s premium in April 2018. Image courtesy of Fortuna Auction and LiveAuctioneers.
A Cartier Art Deco emerald and diamond platinum wristwatch achieved $50,000 plus the buyer’s premium in April 2018. Image courtesy of Fortuna Auction and LiveAuctioneers.
A Cartier Art Deco emerald and diamond platinum wristwatch achieved $50,000 plus the buyer’s premium in April 2018. Image courtesy of Fortuna Auction and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK — The Art Deco era was short, lasting from about 1925 to when World War II broke out in 1939, but its popularity has never waned. Beloved for its streamlined designs, Art Deco style had a particularly big impact on fashion, jewelry, and specifically, watches.

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Jasper52 offers luxe jewelry by Van Cleef, Bulgari in Nov. 16 auction

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold, diamond and lapis lazuli ring, estimated at $6,000-$7,000
 Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold, diamond and lapis lazuli ring, estimated at $6,000-$7,000

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold, diamond and lapis lazuli ring, estimated at $6,000-$7,000

NEW YORK – A Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and lapis lazuli ring, a Bulgari 18K gold two-row diamond band ring, and a 14K gold heavy fancy link collar necklace will jockey for top lot status in Jasper52’s Fine Designer and Gold Jewelry auction, which will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 lays out luxe array of designer accessories, June 15

Fendi 3Jours medium crocodile tote in electric blue, est. $38,000-$46,000
Fendi 3Jours medium crocodile tote in electric blue, est. $38,000-$46,000
Fendi 3Jours medium crocodile tote in electric blue, est. $38,000-$46,000

NEW YORK – Jasper52‘s Rare and Coveted Designer Accessories sale delivers on its promise. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, starting at 7 pm Eastern time and boasting more than 550 lots, it’s quicker and easier to list the brand names that don’t appear in the auction instead of those that do. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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