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Jewelry Sparkles at Skinner
Boston, MA - An oval brilliant-cut diamond solitaire weighing 10.43 cts. led
Skinner’s auction of fine jewelry on March 13. Competition for the piece was
persistent, and ultimately came down to two bidders, with a floor bidder finally
outbidding a telephone bidder at $167,500. Proceeds from the sale of this lot
will benefit a New England educational institution. The auction also offered
a fine Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring set with a cushion-cut sapphire weighing
5.18 cts. that drew international attention. It sold for $66,300.
Additional highlights in diamond jewelry included a solitaire set with an old
European-cut diamond weighing 9.85 cts. that sold for $29,900, a solitaire set
with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.18 cts. that realized $12,650,
and an 18kt white gold and diamond bracelet that reached $11,500. A pair of
18kt gold and diamond clips signed Van Cleef & Arpels sold for $10,925, and
a diamond twin-stone ring set with two old European-cut diamonds for $8,050.
Highlights in Art Deco diamond jewelry included a platinum and diamond lavaliere
that garnered $12,650, three platinum and diamond line bracelets that sold for
$8,625, $5,290, and $5,175 respectively, and a platinum and diamond bracelet
that went for $6,037.50.
The auction featured a large selection of wristwatches, which were led by a
Cartier Art Deco platinum and diamond backwinder wristwatch that reached $9,200.
Also by Cartier, an Art Deco 18kt yellow gold backwinder wristwatch sold for
$6,325, a Patek Philippe gentleman’s 18kt gold wristwatch for $5,290, a Movado
gentleman’s 14kt gold "Jump Hours" wristwatch, for $4,140, and a Gubelin Retro
14kt gold lady’s wristwatch, for $3,450.
Other sale highlights included a 15½-inch South Sea pearl necklace that drew
$13,800, a ruby and diamond band centered by a cushion-shape ruby that brought
$8,050, and an oxidized 18kt gold starfish brooch signed Buccellati that sold
for $4,370. A collection of enameled boxes from the Charles Thomae archives
in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, was very well received. Featuring an assortment
of cigarette cases and other boxes, the selection included a sterling silver
and enamel cigarette case depicting symbols for storm warnings and weather forecasts
that sold for $862.50, and a sterling silver and enamel cigarette case depicting
three geese in flight over a marsh that realized $805.00. Rounding out the sale
was a group of contemporary offerings including a one-owner collection of artist
designed jewelry. Examples from this group included a pair of silver and aluminum
rings by Amalia del Ponte that sold for $1,725, an 18kt gold cuff bracelet entitled
"Day Moon" by Guitou Knoop that sold for $1,150, and a brass pendant designed
as a puzzle signed M. Berrocal that brought $345.
Prices realized at the auction are posted on Skinner’s Web site. Skinner’s
next auction of fine jewelry will be held in Boston on Tuesday, June 12. For
more information, call 617.350.5400.
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