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Buccellati Silverware Leads Antiques, Modern, Jewelry, and Watches Auction
Mario Buccellati, son of goldsmith Contardo Buccellati, was the first Italian jewelry designer to open a shop on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Buccellati is well-known for his distinctive silver designs. Rather than drawing from traditional English models, Buccellati looked to the Renaissance for inspiration. Buccellati's silversmiths often observed…
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Important Jewelry Auction from Hindman Features Pieces by Christopher Design, Oscar Heyman & Bros.
A diamond ring designed by Christopher Slowinski is among the key lots of the upcoming Important Jewelry auction, presented by Hindman. Slowinski, a jewelry designer, was cutting a gem when he accidentally made a cut that was supposed to run in the opposite direction. This mistake, however, led him to…
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Fall Jewelry and Watches
Starting in the late 1930s, Oscar Heyman & Brothers became known as the “jewelers’ jeweler” for its behind-the-scenes work with brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. Since then, Oscar Heyman has evolved to become an independent firm, notably creating pins for the Apollo 16 flight…
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New York Jewels
The velvet blue Kashmir sapphire was first found in the 18th century and is among the most highly-valued sapphires on the market today. Kashmir sapphires were discovered in the Himalayan mountains at a height of 4,500 meters. Mining operations from 1882 to 1887 led to the discovery of high-quality large…
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Jewels: Made in America
Self-taught designer David Webb created his first animal-inspired bracelet – an Indian sea monster– in 1957. The bracelet was purchased by Elizabeth Taylor and is now known as the Elizabeth Taylor Makara Bracelet. Since that time, Webb’s animal-inspired jewelry has increased in popularity. These pieces, composed of gold, gemstones, and…
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Important Jewelry
The upcoming Hindman auction presents select Oscar Heyman & Brothers jewels. Among them, offered at the highest estimate, is an invisibly-set caliber-cut rubies, and diamonds bracelet. A pair of sapphire and diamond ear clips with oval mixed-cut sapphires and marquise-cut diamonds is another notable collectible by Oscar Heyman & Brothers.…
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Fine Jewels
A selection of luxury jewelry will be available in the Fine Jewels Auction presented by Sotheby’s. The use of precious colored stones for jewelry design is the signature style of Oscar Heyman & Brothers. A ruby, sapphire, emerald, and diamond bracelet by this jewelry house is a highlight of the auction.…
