Ahlers & Ogletree Presents 39-Carat Diamond Bracelet, Metiers d’Art Lady Kalla Wristwatch, and More Luxury Jewelry This Fall

Ahlers & Ogletree will present nearly 500 lots of fine and luxury jewelry and watches this November from the collections of several prominent Atlanta attorneys. The sale will be held live on November 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST. Collectors can view the complete catalog and place bids by visiting Bidsquare.

Fine diamonds top the listings, including a shimmering bracelet that features approximately 39.00 carats of emerald and round brilliant-cut diamonds (lot #2205; estimate: USD 70,000 – $125,000). This piece was formerly in the private collection of Joel A. Katz, a philanthropist and entertainment attorney known for his work with music icons such as Julio Iglesias and the estate of Michael Jackson. The available bracelet features an 18-karat white gold setting and a hidden box clasp. 

Other top diamond jewelry pieces in the sale include a ladies’ Vacheron Constantin 18-karat yellow gold Metiers d’Art Lady Kalla wristwatch (lot #2124; estimate: $150,000 – $175,000). The Lady Kalla model won the 2001 “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, or best in show prize, in the inaugural Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) ceremony. This award is given to watches deemed most representative of the horology industry, and it remains the most prestigious award given to timepieces. Known for its elegance and careful construction, the wristwatch features a diamond dial, diamond accented bracelet, and manual wind movement.

The catalog features several other wristwatches of note from Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and others. Among them is an iconic men’s Audemars Piguet 18-karat yellow gold Royal Oak watch (lot #2014; estimate: $30,000 – $50,000) and a Cartier 18-karat yellow gold Jumbo Ballon Bleu wristwatch (lot #2013; estimate: $20,000 – $30,000).

Many of the finest jewelry lots in the sale come from the estates of Marjorie and Ralph Knowles, an Atlanta attorney couple known for their civil rights work. Their jewelry collection features items from Boucheron, Nicholas Varney, Cartier, Buccellati, and Van Cleef & Arpels, among others.

Additional lots of interest in this auction include:

• A diamond, emerald, and 18-karat gold necklace with 47.00 carats of gemstones (lot #2189; estimate: $65,000 – $105,000)
• Boucheron 18-karat gold and ruby bracelet from circa 1935 (lot #2278; estimate: $50,000 – $70,000) 
• Nicholas Varney 18-karat gold, fire opal, and diamond bracelet (lot #2325; estimate: $40,000 – $60,000)
• A pair of 19mm South Sea pearl and platinum earrings (lot #2306; estimate: $15,000 – $25,000)
• Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 18-karat yellow gold and malachite Alhambra necklace (lot #2272; estimate: $15,000 – $25,000)

Owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Christy Ogletree Ahlers, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta. Every year, the gallery holds 8-10 auctions that feature a diverse assortment of items and collections including rare objects, fine art, estate jewelry, vintage automobiles, fine silver, collectibles, antique furniture, rare maps, and books from leading collectors and private estates, as well as deaccessioned works from museums. The gallery’s live auctions are held in Atlanta but can be attended via phone and internet by bidders from across the nation and world. Their parent company, The Ahlers Group, is one of the largest antique dealers in the Atlanta area, having a consortium of companies dealing in fine antiques and estate liquidation.

The Important Jewelry & Fine Timepieces from Joel A. Katz & Marjorie Knowles sale will take place at 10:00 AM EST on November 18, 2022. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog and register to place a bid.