Prestigious Estate Jewelry Auction Spans Eras

Doyle New York is auctioning off precious estate jewelry on Sept. 29.
Prestigious Estate Jewelry Auction Spans Eras
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8/31/2010
Updated:
9/9/2010

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BIG DIAMOND: A platinum and diamond ring with one rectangular step-cut diamond approx. 16.74 ct. L color, VS1 clarity. Estimate $125,000 - $175,000. (Courtesy of Doyle New York)
NEW YORK—Just like looking at a fine landscape painting or listening to a beautiful piece of music, finely crafted jewelry can often take your breath away. For lovers and collectors of fine jewelry alike, mark Sept. 29 on your calendar for Doyle New York’s auction of Important Estate Jewelry.


Presenting items from a variety of prominent estates and collections, the sale offers jewelry spanning the Antique, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modern eras by some of the world’s most prestigious makers, including Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Tiffany & Co.

Also featured will be objets de vertu, including elegant compacts, cigarette cases, cufflinks, and watches by Patek Philippe, Cartier and Rolex.

The international auction market has been unusually strong for jewelry at all price levels, according to Doyle New York.

 

Diamond and Gold


Highlights from the sale include a platinum and diamond ring, made of a rectangular step-cut diamond, approximately 16.74 carats (estimate: $125,000-$175,000), and a pair of diamond stud earrings, 14 carat white gold, set with two round diamonds around 10.03 carats (estimate: $30,000-$50,000).


An exquisite David Webb gold, platinum and diamond bib necklace, from the estate of Florence P. Shientag (estimate: $20,000-$30,000) is a master piece of intertwining, vine-like gold and diamond leaves.


The platinum, diamond and ribbon choker by Cartier is a stylish piece, featuring a garland design set over a dusty rose-colored ribbon with 450 diamonds, signed by Cartier (estimate $20,000 - $30,000).

Mixed Jewels

There are some impressively colorful pieces, boasting rich combinations of rubies, diamonds, turquoise, gold and platinum by David Webb. From the estate of Florence P. Shientag, this fancy-shaped brooch has it all, the 18 ct. piece is composed of a hammered gold openwork frame, centering one oval cabochon turquoise, encircled by 24 baguette diamonds, spaced by 10 marquise-shaped diamonds, quartered by

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RICH COLOR: Gold, platinum, turquoise, ruby and diamond put this pendant-brooch by David Webb in the spotlight. 18 ct. Estimate $6,000 - $8,000. (Courtesy of Doyle New York)
8 oval rubies, and tipped by 8 oval cabochon turquoise (estimate: $6,000-$8,000).

A nice match to the brooch, or fabulous on its own is the beautiful 18 ct. David Webb gold, platinum, turquoise and ruby necklace (estimate: $12,000-$18,000). It’s made with hammered gold, a fancy-shaped open frame and links centering 15 graduating oval cabochon turquoise, flanked by 18 round rubies, joined by hammered gold circle links.

Lower Priced Pieces


Also included in the sale are many lesser-priced items, like a platinum-carved diamond ring by Cartier (estimate: $3,000-$4,000) and an antique diamond necklace, with sterling silver on gold, composed of 45 collet-set-old-mine cut diamonds, within an openwork frame, accented by numerous single-cut diamonds, around 9.5 cts. (estimate: $5,000-$7,000).

Doyle also invites people to contact them if they would like to offer their jewelry in the Sept. 29 auction. A full online catalogue will be available by the end of August.

The exhibition will run from Sept. 25-28, with the auction starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 29. Doyle New York is situated at 175 East 87th Street.