IMPORTANT ESTATE JEWELRY


 

Auction

Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10am

CONSIGNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY
BEING ACCEPTED

To have your property evaluated for possible consignment in the next auction, please contact:

Ann Lange
SVP, Director, Jewelry Department
212-427-4141, ext 221


Media Contact

Louis LeB. Webre
SVP, Marketing & Media
212-427-4141, ext 232


Including Property From

Estate of a Titled Lady
Estate of Charlotte London
Estate of Gisele Parenty
Estate of Harriett B. Anthony
Estate of Varue W. Oishei
Estates of Mary Stuart Krause and Bradley W. Krause, Quawksnest
Property from the Estate of a Lady
Property of a Manhattan Estate
Property of a New York Estate
Property of a New York Lady
Property of an Indiana Estate
The Joanne Melniker Stern Collection


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DOYLE NEW YORK'S IMPORTANT ESTATE JEWELRY SALE ON APRIL 16, 2012 ACHIEVES $7.2 MILLION

Diamond Ring of 11.01 Carats Sells for $662,500

Strong Prices for Jewelry by Such Makers as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Sterle, David Webb, and Others

We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Jewelry and Fine Watches


Doyle New York's Important Estate Jewelry auction on April 16, 2012 saw international competition from hundreds of bidders in the salesroom, on the telephones, and on the Internet. The sale offered jewelry spanning the Antique, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modern eras by some of the world's most prestigious makers, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Sterle, Chanel and David Webb. Also featured were fine watches and objets de vertu, including elegant compacts and cufflinks.

Strong international competition resulted in an exceptional auction total of $7,223,250, surpassing the pre-sale estimate of $4,775,200-6,825,900, with a strong 84% sold by lot and 88% sold by value.

DIAMOND RINGS
Highlighting the sale was a large selection of high-carat-weight diamond rings that sold exceptionally well. The top lot was a ring set with an old-mine heart-shaped diamond of 11.01 carats, F color, VS2. Consigned by a Florida estate and estimated at $200,000-300,000, the ring sold for a stunning $662,500. A diamond ring with a cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond of 18.43 carats, J color, SI2 clarity, from a New York estate sold for $392,500, far surpassing its estimate of $175,000-275,000. Another ring set with a pear-shaped diamond of 4.21 carats, E color, VS1 clarity, achieved $146,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $70,000-90,000.

OTHER RINGS
Other rings in the sale included one set with an emerald-cut Colombian emerald of 17.35 carats, that sold for $338,500 against an estimate of $275,000-375,000. A circa 1900 crossover ring set with a cushion-shaped classic Kashmir sapphire of 2.80 carats and a cushion-cut diamond of 1.50 carats sold for $80,500, many times its estimate of $12,000-18,000. An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring set with a shield step-cut Burma ruby of 2.01 carats achieved $65,500, several times its estimate of $15,000-20,000.

An unusual circa 1950 diamond ‘fringe’ ring by Sterle estimated at a mere $2,500-3,500 sold for a staggering $53,125, a possible auction record for a fringe ring. From Chanel was a stylish emerald and multicolored sapphire ring that achieved $50,000, within its estimate of $40,000-60,000.

EARRINGS
The selection of earrings in the sale was topped by a pair of elegant emerald and diamond earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels set with two square-shaped Colombian emeralds totaling 7.80 carats that fetched $74,500 against an estimate of $60,000-80,000. A pair of circa 1920 emerald and diamond earrings centering two hexagonal-shaped Colombian emeralds totaling 7.20 carats sold for $43,750, near the top estimate of $35,000-45,000.

BRACELETS
Bracelets in the sale offered a Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. bangle bracelet of lime green paillonne enamel set with sapphires that achieved $70,150, well over its estimate of 30,000-40,000. Consignedby a New York estate was a platinum and diamond bracelet totaling 42.00 carats and estimated at $35,000-45,000 that sold for $68,500. Also from a New York estate was a platinum, emerald and diamond bracelet, total emeralds 10.00 carats, estimated at $25,000-35,000, that fetched $62,500.

BROOCHES
Brooches were highlighted by a pair of charming coral, diamond and black enamel Ladybug clips by Cartier, circa 1936, from the estate of a titled lady, that sold for $59,375, many times their estimate of $10,000-15,000.

FINE WATCHES
The selection of fine watches was highlighted by an Art Deco gentleman's oversized gold rectangular Exploding Numerals wristwatch by Patek Philippe & Co., circa 1915-1920, that sold for $68,500, far surpassing its estimate of $12,000-18,000. By Audemars Piguet was a gentleman's platinum Perpetual Calendar wristwatch estimated at $20,000-30,000 that fetched $46,875.

All prices include the Buyer's Premium.


NEXT JEWELRY AUCTIONS
Fine Jewelry: June 21, 2012
Important Estate Jewelry: September, 2012
Consignments are currently being accepted for Doyle New York’s next Jewelry sales. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection. For information, please contact Ann Lange at 212-427-4141, ext 221 or email jewelry@DoyleNewYork.com

Images and interviews are available upon request.

MEDIA CONTACT

Louis LeB. Webre
SVP, Marketing & Media
212-427-4141, ext 232
Louis@DoyleNewYork.com
Lot 626
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one old-mine heart-shaped diamond approximately 11.01 cts., flanked by 2 trilliant-cut diamonds. Size 5 3/4.

With GIA report no. 5141500479 stating that the diamond is F color, VS2 clarity.

C Estate of Gisele Parenty
Sold For $662,500
Lot 627
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond approximately 18.43 cts., flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Size 7, with inner guard.
With GIA report no. 5141269247 stating that the diamond is J color, SI2 clarity.

C Property of a New York Estate
Sold For $392,500
Lot 618
Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Centering one emerald-cut emerald approximately 17.35 cts, flanked by 2 baguette diamonds approximately 1.00 ct. Size 6.

With AGL report no. CS 45622 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with faint to moderate clarity enhancement.

C 
Sold For $338,500
Lot 622
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one emerald-cut diamond approximately 7.11 cts., flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Size 5.

With GIA report no. 1142553235 stating that the diamond is F color, SI1 clarity.

C 
Sold For $158,500
Lot 624
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one pear-shaped diamond approximately 4.21 cts., flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Size 5 1/4.

With GIA report no. 1142268653 stating that the diamond is E color, VS1 clarity.

C Property of a New York Estate
Sold For $146,500
Lot 415
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one pear-shaped diamond approximately 3.72 cts., flanked by 2 emerald-cut diamonds approximately 1.00 ct. Size 6 3/4, with inner guard.

With GIA report no. 1142500463 stating that the diamond is D color, VVS2 clarity.

C 
Sold For $146,500
Lot 352
Antique Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Centering one cushion-shaped sapphire approximately 2.80 cts., and one cushion-cut diamond approximately 1.50 cts., circa 1900, approximately 3.4 dwt. Size 6 1/4.

With AGL report no. CS 47284 stating that the sapphire is 'Classic' Kashmir, no indication of heat or clarity enhancement.

C 
Sold For $80,500
Lot 619
Pair of White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels
18 kt., centering 2 square-shaped emerald-cut emeralds approximately 7.80 cts., surrounded by two rows of 52 round diamonds approximately 8.15 cts., supporting 10 flexibly-set pear-shaped diamonds approximately 5.35 cts., signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 40699, with French assay marks, approximately 16 dwt. With signed box.

With Service Public Du Controle Des Diamants, Perles Fines, Pierres Precieuses report nos. A43.278 and A43.279 stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, no evidence of resin in the feathers.

C 
Sold For $74,500
Lot 564
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one emerald-cut diamond approximately 4.93 cts., flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Size 4 3/4, with hinged shank.

With GIA report no. 5131722772 stating that the diamond is G color, SI1 clarity.

C 
Sold For $74,500
Lot 617
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one cushion-shaped brilliant-cut diamond approximately 5.05 cts., flanked by 2 half moon-shaped diamonds. Size 6 1/4, with bumpers.

With GIA report no. 11211671 stating that the diamond is F color, SI2 clarity.

C 
Sold For $74,500
Lot 421
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one emerald-cut diamond approximately 3.75 cts., flanked by 2 baguette diamonds. Size 6 3/4.

With GIA report no. 5131698711 stating that the diamond is F color, VVS2 clarity.

C 
Sold For $74,500
Lot 532
Gold, Lime Green Paillonne Enamel and Sapphire Bangle Bracelet, Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger
18 kt., the articulated link bombe bangle decorated with lime green paillonne enamel, alternately spaced by ribbed gold bands, studded with 108 collet-set round sapphires approximately 5.50 cts., signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, approximately 92.4 dwt. Inner circle 6 7/8 inches.

C 
Sold For $70,150
Lot 625
Platinum and Diamond Bracelet
The flexible tiered bracelet set with 90 pear-shaped diamonds approximately 42.00 cts., approximately 32 dwt. Length 6 3/4 inches.

C Property of a New York Estate
Sold For $68,500
Lot 609
Art Deco Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Set with one shield step-cut ruby approximately 2.01 cts., and one shield step-cut diamond approximately 1.40 cts., flanked by 8 baguette and fancy-shaped diamonds, set with 50 single-cut diamonds, circa 1920. Size 5 1/4.

With AGL report no. CS 48631 stating that the ruby is of Classic Burma (Myanmar) origin, no gemological evidence of heat or clarity enhancement.

This diamond has been weighed.

C 
Sold For $65,500
Lot 563
Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Composed of six flowers centering 6 round emeralds approximately 10.00 cts., encircled by 50 round diamonds, joined by pairs of 12 pear-shaped diamonds, altogether approximately 34.00 cts., approximately 21.2 dwt. Length 6 1/2 inches.

C Property of a New York Estate
Sold For $62,500
Lot 546
Platinum and Diamond Necklace
Continuously set with 68 round diamonds approximately 39.00 cts., approximately 36 dwt. Length 16 3/16 inches.

C 
Sold For $61,250
Lot 591
Pair of White Gold, Platinum, Coral, Diamond and Black Enamel Ladybug Clips, Cartier
The ladybugs with pear-shaped cabochon coral bodies dotted with 16 collet-set old European and single-cut diamonds, the heads, antennae and legs applied with black enamel, tipped with 12 small single-cut diamonds, one ladybug signed Cartier, Paris, no. 02310, slightly obscured, the other signed Cartier, no. 37-15770, circa 1936. With signed fitted box.

C Estate of a Titled Lady
Sold For $59,375
Lot 553
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Centering one emerald-cut diamond approximately 3.57 cts., flanked by 2 trapezoid-shaped diamonds approximately 1.00 ct. Size 5 3/4.

With GIA report no. 16230192 stating that the diamond is G color, VS1 clarity.

C 
Sold For $56,250
Lot 410
Platinum and Diamond Fringe Ring, Sterle
The pierced bombe mount composed of navette-shaped plaques centering 33 round diamonds, accented by 2 old-mine pear-shaped diamonds approximately 1.00 ct., suspending herringbone chain fringe tipped by 12 round diamonds, round diamonds altogether approximately 1.50 cts., signed Sterle, Paris, no. 9408, circa 1950, approximately 14.3 dwt. Size 4.

C 
Sold For $53,125
Lot 539
Gold, Emerald and Multicolored Sapphire Ring, Chanel
18 kt., the polished gold bombe ring centering one gypsy-set cushion-shaped emerald approximately 5.85 cts., surrounded by 8 gypsy-set cushion-shaped cabochon sapphires and purple sapphires, signed Chanel, no. 6D 1454, with maker's mark and French assay mark, approximately 13.3 dwt. Size 7 3/4.

With The Gem and Pearl Laboratory Report no. 05112 stating that the emerald is Colombian origin, moderate clarity enhancement.

C 
Sold For $50,000
Lot 606
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
The pierced platinum bracelet centering one square-shaped step-cut diamond approximately 1.90 cts., flanked by four vertically-set baguette diamonds and three rows of 86 square-cut diamonds, centering a rectangular frame set with 20 square-cut emeralds, accented by four diamond-set stylized buckles centering 6 square-cut emeralds, set throughout with 180 old European-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 17.80 cts., circa 1925, approximately 31.7 dwt. Length 6 7/8 inches.

C 
Sold For $50,000
Lot 294
Gold and Diamond Ring
18 kt., centering one round diamond approximately 4.05 cts., flanked by ribbons set with 28 baguette and tapered baguette diamonds, accented by 16 round diamonds, totaling approximately 1.15 cts., approximately 6.2 dwt. Size 6.
With GIA report no. 2145335135 stating that the diamond is F color, SI2 clarity.

C 
Sold For $48,750

FINE WATCHES

Lot 260
Art Deco Gentleman's Oversized Gold Rectangular Exploding Numerals Wristwatch, Patek Philippe & Co.
18 & 14 kt., mechanical, curved rectangular dial & case, with luminous exploding Arabic numerals & matching hands, hinged back, dia. ap. 43 x 29.8 mm., movement, case & dial signed Patek Philippe, Geneva, Switzerland, movement no. 183092, case no. 286613, c. 1915-1920, 14 kt. bracelet not original, ap. 40 dwt. Length 7 1/4 inches.

C 
Sold For $68,500
Lot 258
Gentleman's Platinum Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch, Audemars Piguet
Quantieme Perpetuel model, automatic, transparent dial, 4 register subsidiary dials for day, date, month & moonphase, engraved & skeletonized movement, cal 2120/2, 21 kt. gold segment rotor, dia. ap. 36 mm., movement, case, dial & platinum buckle signed Audemars Piguet, AP, No. 144.

C 
Sold For $46,875