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Emerald-Cut and Marquise Style Diamond Designs Highlight Intervendue’s Joy of Jewelry Sale
Emerald-cut diamonds trace their origins to the 1500s. Back then, emerald stonecutters used the linear step-cutting style for shaping the stone. Soon, diamond cutters too adopted the emerald style since the linear technique reduced the risk of damage to the stone. A 4.0-carat emerald-cut diamond ring is a key highlight…
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Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and Square-Faceted Ruby Rings Highlight Fortuna Auction’s Upcoming Sale
Known as canary diamonds, yellow diamonds are the most coveted among the fancy colored variety. Named after the small songbird, these diamonds have a rich yellow hue. They get this unique color from the small nitrogen components in their structure. A natural fancy yellow diamond ring designed in platinum and…
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Fine Jewelry and Wristwatches From Tiffany & Co., Tina Chow, Patek Philippe Satisfy Jewelry Cravings at Hindman
One of the leading lots at the Summer Fine Jewelry & Watches Auction at Hindman is a diamond necklace with 98 round brilliant-cut stones weighing approximately 30.00 carats. All 98 diamonds have colors G, H, I, and clarity SI (slightly included). The brilliant-cut diamonds are mounted in a 20-inch long platinum…
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C-9 Lionel Train Set, Pinn Family, Disneyana in SJ Auctioneers’ Upcoming Event
Lionel trains began their journey on tracks in the 1900s. Back then, the railroads were America's engines of progress. They unified the North American continent and signaled the birth of world power. Joshua Lionel Cowen, the co-founder of Lionel Corporation, was born during this era and was fascinated. He modeled…
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Native American Jewelry and Beadwork Will Be Offered in July Sale
In 1850, Apache culture emerged from a combination of influences from the peoples of the Great Plains, Great Basin, and the Southwest. Apache people frequently used bows and arrows as their weapons for hunting and warfare. This Native American Jewelry, Beadwork & Western Auction, presented by North American Auction Company,…
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Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Brooch for Tiffany & Co. and JAR Paris Earclips Highlight Doyle’s Upcoming Sale
French jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger is best known for his whimsical designs for Tiffany & Co. Particularly noteworthy are his fanciful interpretations of birds, sea creatures, and other natural forms. Inspired by a yellow cockatoo, Schlumberger created the original Bird on a Rock design for the company in the 1960s.…
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Light of Africa Diamond Leads Christie's Magnificent Jewels Auction at 103.49 Carats
Leading the Magnificent Jewels auction at Christie’s is the Light of Africa diamond. It weighs 103.49 carats. This massive emerald-cut diamond was cut from a 299.3-carat piece of rough, uncovered in 2021 by Petra Diamonds at the Cullinan diamond mine in South Africa. The stone is the third-largest, high-quality white diamond discovered…
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Rare Early Portrait of Marie Laveau Offered by Brunk Auctions
Brunk Auctions will soon offer a rare oil painting portrait of Marie Laveau (1801 - 1881) that was said to be missing since the mid-20th century. Louisiana Creole Marie Laveau was best known for practicing Voodoo in 19th-century New Orleans despite being a devout Catholic. Although welcomed among the oppressed…
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Bidhaus Presents David Webb Jewelry, Hermès Birkin Bags, and Other Luxuries for Mother’s Day
Bidhaus’ upcoming Mother’s Day auction of fine jewelry, handbags, and couture offers a curated selection of gifts and collectible luxury items. Among the top lots is a brilliant-cut diamond engagement ring that weighs 12.19 carats. The GIA-certified center stone boasts I color and SI2 clarity. Other key diamond jewelry pieces…
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A Salvador Dalí Lithograph and Hiroshi Yoshida Woodblock Prints Feature in Upcoming Turner Auctions + Appraisals Sale
Salvador Dalí was a Surrealist painter renowned for his unconventional yet distinct imagery. He often initiated controversies through his sensational artwork. Dalí created an array of visual work, including lithographs and etchings. The upcoming Turner Auctions + Appraisals event presents a 1974 lithograph by Salvador Dalí. Titled The Puzzle of Life, the…
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Clocks and Watches Sale at Skinner Includes Tall Walnut Clock by Edward Duffield
The double-faced clock at 2nd Street and Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia is thought to be one of the first public clocks in America. The clock hung outside the shop of its maker, Edward Duffield, who was one of the leading clockmakers of the 18th century. He also was…
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Brunk Auctions Highlights Charles Willson Peale’s Miniature Portrait of George Washington
Known for his artistic works during the American Revolutionary War era, Charles Willson Peale’s (1741 - 1827) most notable work was Sitting of 1779. This full-length portrait of General George Washington at Princeton can be found at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. The positive response to the commissioned painting…
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Boucheron Diamond Pendant Ear Clips to Headline Sotheby’s Important Jewels Auction
Headlining the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Jewels auction is a pair of Boucheron diamond pendant ear clips. The pair features two detachable pear-drop diamonds weighing 14.00 and 13.75 carats, respectively. The top diamonds weigh a total of approximately 7.80 carats. The pendant ear clips are signed ‘Boucheron’ with both French assay…
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Fine Jewelry Collections at Skinner Showcase the Craftmanship of Mario Buccellati
When Mario Buccellati turned 28 years old, he opened a store in Milan. His debut show at Madrid’s 1920 Exposition caught the attention of many. Buccellati was eventually recognized across Europe for his skill with textural gold jewels and intricate silverware. Commonly referred to as the Prince of Goldsmiths, Buccellati…
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Pigeon’s Blood Burmese Ruby Earrings and Untreated Zambian Emerald Ring Highlight Fortuna Auction’s Upcoming Sale
The people of Myanmar, formerly Burma, use the term “ko-twe” (pigeon’s blood) to refer to the most sought-after color of ruby. This blood red variety resembles the hue of a pigeon's blood and eyes. Some also liken it to the shade of pomegranate seeds. Prized for its rarity, the blood…
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Showplace’s First Sale of 2022 Highlights Notable Antonín Chittussi Painting
After being expelled from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague for being the ringleader of a protest, Czech artist Antonín Chittussi supported himself by making illustrations for magazines such as The Czech Bee (Česká včela). He was soon after influenced by the work of the Barbizon School and became…
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December Jewelry Sale to Include Cartier Necklaces, Art Deco Bracelets, and Emerald Chess set
The upcoming jewelry and watches sale from WinBids Auctions will include notable statement pieces of emerald, diamond, and yellow gold from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron. Among the top lots is a chess set made entirely of Colombian emeralds. Carved light green pieces face off…
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Art Deco, Diamonds, and Retro Jewelry in John Moran Auctioneers’ Estate Jewelry Auction
John Moran Auctioneers will present its third Studio Jewelry auction of 2021 in mid-December. The auction includes Art Deco, diamonds, and retro jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Barbara Anton, Bulgari, and many others. Top picks from the catalog are necklaces, like a yellow gold pendant and chain set and an…
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Sotheby’s to Offer Cartier Crash Watch and Other Notable Timepieces
Sotheby’s upcoming Fine Watches auction will present an example of Cartier’s Crash 18-karat yellow gold wristwatch. It is a limited edition piece that was completed around 2001. Cartier’s London boutique on Bond Street created the original Cartier Crash model. The asymmetrical shape of Crash is an example of the company’s…
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Keeping Time in New York at Phillips, From Rolex to Cartier
At first, the Daytona series didn’t sell as well as other watches in the Rolex line. Yet after the style gained a famous wearer— Paul Newman— the watch came to nearly eclipse other styles in popularity. Newman often wore his reference 6239 Daytona watch in movies and at car races,…
