Chihuly, jewels and art team up at Roland, May 20-21

Dale Chihuly, ‘Radiant Persian Pair,’ est. $5,000-$7,000

 

Dale Chihuly, ‘Radiant Persian Pair,’ est. $5,000-$7,000
Dale Chihuly, ‘Radiant Persian Pair,’ est. $5,000-$7,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present a two-part Multiple Estates auction on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, with bidding starting at 10 am Eastern time both days. It will feature a fine selection of Chinese and Asian art, furniture and decorations, and will include many lots consigned from the estate of Herbert and Florence Irving, world-renowned collectors of all things Asian and founders of the Asian Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Gold, gold and more gold emerges from Jasper52 vault, May 18

Cartier 18K gold and sapphire lion brooch, est. $28,962-$31,595
Cartier 18K gold and sapphire lion brooch, est. $28,962-$31,595
Cartier 18K gold and sapphire lion brooch, est. $28,962-$31,595

NEW YORK – A Cartier 18K gold and sapphire lion brooch, a Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo 18K gold and diamond link bracelet, and a large set of fan-shaped 18K gold and diamond earrings by Verdura should claim top lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry and Watches sale, which will take place on Wednesday, May 18, at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Designer Jewelry & Watches sale serves glamour 237 ways, May 10

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, est. $57,200-$62,400
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, est. $57,200-$62,400
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, est. $57,200-$62,400

NEW YORK – An 18K gold Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, a Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and sapphire flower basket brooch, and a Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and diamond Ludo Swann wristwatch will battle for top lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry & Watches auction, which will take place Tuesday, May 10, starting at 11 am Eastern time.

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Jasper52 offers 264 chances to freshen your jewelry collection, March 29

Cartier 18K gold necklace with turquoise and amethyst beads, est. $40,000-$48,000
Cartier 18K gold necklace with turquoise and amethyst beads, est. $40,000-$48,000
Cartier 18K gold necklace with turquoise and amethyst beads, est. $40,000-$48,000

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, March 29, starting at 3 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present an auction of Exclusive Estate & Designer Jewelry. Featuring 264 lots, the sale lineup includes all your favorite designers, brand names, gems and metals. Pieces on offer include a Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. platinum multi-gem bracelet; an Art Deco platinum ring set with a 10.03-carat diamond; a circa-1960s Oscar Heyman ruby, diamond and platinum line bracelet; a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and bracelet duo in 18K gold with mother-of-pearl and diamonds; a circa-1980s Cartier necklace with turquoise, amethyst and diamonds set in 18K gold; a sapphire and diamond 18K gold retro clip pin brooch by Boucheron; an 18k gold ring set with a 15-carat Colombian emerald; an 18k gold Bulgari Tubogas wrap-around wristwatch; a circa-1980s Graff ruby, diamond and 18K gold ring; a Chopard 18K gold ladies’ bracelet wristwatch, with a lapis lazuli dial; a Bulgari ring set with two heart-shaped gems, one a blue sapphire and one a pink sapphire; and a circa-1950s pair of diamond clip-on earrings by Marchak. 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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Turner celebrates holiday season with festive Dec. 11 auction

Buccellati diamond and 18K bi-color gold ring, est. $1,000-$1,500
Buccellati diamond and 18K bi-color gold ring, est. $1,000-$1,500
Buccellati diamond and 18K bi-color gold ring, est. $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present a Holiday Auction on Saturday, December 11, featuring 320 lots of fine and decorative art, Asian art and antiques, silver and jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Freeman’s to auction handbags, luxury accessories, Oct. 28

Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000
Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000
Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000

PHILADELPHIA— On Thursday, October 28, Freeman’s presents a Fine Jewelry and Luxury Accessories auction featuring 74 lots of jewelry, handbags, and fine accessories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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