Chanel pearls: real or imitation, always in vogueNEW YORK – Designer Coco Chanel transformed the jewelry industry in the 1920s when she made wearing costume jewelry chic. She encouraged women to combine costume jewelry with fine jewelry, and, notably, to wear costume pearls instead of the real thing. Elise Coronado, director of jewelry and timepieces at Michaan’s Auctions in Alameda, California, said […]
Asian treasures await at Auctions at Showplace, March 20NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace will celebrate Asia Week by presenting 280 lots from New York City-area estates on Sunday, March 20. Highlights include a pair of Indian Nandi sculptures, a large Mongolian censer, a Chinese Chang’e crane maiden scroll painting, a Southeast Asian Khmer torso and a pair of Chinese cloisonne fu lions. The […]
Heritage showcases Hermes special-order Birkin bags Dec. 5DALLAS — This season’s gift-giving just got easier thanks to Heritage Auctions‘ Dec. 5 Holiday Luxury Accessories Signature™ event. From hard-to-get handbags and fabulous jewelry to pieces for travel and home, there’s something for everyone in this sensational sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Rivich to auction designer fashion + Western to Mid-century design, Nov. 17-18CHICAGO – Widely known as the Midwest’s favorite source for artsy, outside-the-box antiques and estate goods, Chicago’s Rivich Auction has just posted its online catalogs for an exciting November 17-18 sale with selections to please every holiday shopper. Day one will focus exclusively on vintage fashions from Chanel, Gucci and other premier designers, while day […]