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Rolex Day-Date Stella Featured in Upcoming Rago Timepieces Auction
Colored dial Rolex wristwatches, known as Day-Date Stellas, were introduced in the 1970s. These were an extension of the brand’s flagship Day-Date model. A Chatelaine-based company called Stella provided the dyes and veneers for the dials, giving the model its name. The upcoming Rago timepieces auction presents a rare Rolex…
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Doyle Showcases Luxury Jewelry by Cartier, Masriera, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, and More
Luxury jewelry from three estates will hit the auction block this March at Doyle. Leading the catalog is an Art Nouveau pendant-brooch from Masriera. Born in Barcelona to a family of jewelers, Lluís Masriera was inspired by the Exposition Universelle in Paris, especially the presented Lalique jewels. Soon, he took…
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Fine Jewelry and Watches
Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first self-winding and waterproof chronometer watch by Rolex. Designed by the founder Hans Wilsdorf, the Rolex flagship model has a built-in calendar that displays the full day and date. It is popularly known as the “Rolex President” due to its symbolic bracelet and…
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Jewelry, Luxury Acc, Sterling Silver, Coins
The Morgan silver dollar series, minted in Carson City, is among the most sought-after currencies in the United States. The CC Morgan dollars were first struck in 1878 and depict the history of the American Wild West. Only 13 coins were part of the series. Carson City, until 1859, was…
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ABC: Fashion & Accessories
Thierry Hermès founded the Hermès brand in 1837 as a harness workshop in Paris. Originally, he intended to provide saddles, bridles, and other leather riding gear for European noblemen. Between 1880 and 1900, the French brand extended its offerings to include leather handbags, travel bags, and its signature scarves. An…
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Fine Jewelry and Watches
From its beginnings in 1847, Cartier has been noted for its signature designs and motifs. The company’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, was an acclaimed French craftsman. In the early 1920s, the brand that was once recognized as a jewelry house began to include watches as well. Cartier’s watches have been worn…
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Jewels Online Sale
An Adler necklace and earrings set with a mix of 178 round diamonds and 618 round pink sapphires is one of the key lots in the upcoming Jewels Online sale, presented by Christie's. Another lot of interest is a pair of colored diamond earrings, each set with a rectangular yellow…
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Timepieces
The upcoming Timepieces Auction, offered by Hindman, will include wristwatches, pocket watches, pendant watches, and watch cases. Among the available lots is an 18-karat rose gold wristwatch from Patek Philippe. With a company history of approximately 180 years, the family-owned Genevan luxury watch manufacturer continues to lead the industry. A…
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Important Watches
A wristwatch made for racing drivers, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona was designed to measure elapsed time and calculate average speeds. The name refers to Daytona, Florida, where racing thrived in the early 20th century. The first series came to be known as the "Paul Newman" Daytona, named after the well-known…
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Exquisite Designer Jewelry & Estate Diamond Sale
The upcoming Exquisite Designer Jewelry & Estate Diamond Art Work Sale presented by Allure Antique Auction Company will offer designer jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, David Yurman, Bulgari, Cartier, and more. The auction also offers several lithographs and original paintings from Salvador Dalí, John Sloan, Pablo Picasso, and…
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Dondé Foundation - Timepieces and Jewelry Auction
Dondé Foundation - Timepieces and Jewelry Auction presented by Morton Subastas celebrates 100 years of stories of Dondé foundation. An extensive display of extraordinary timepieces and jewelry from reputed brands will be a part of the auction. Among them, the Maitres du Temps chapter three reveal wristwatch is the highest…
