DECADES OF DIAMONDS AT DECEMBER 11 JEWELRY AUCTION
Doyle New York to Auction Jewelry from Prominent Collections and Estates
– Designs by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Verdura, Graff and David Webb–

AUCTION: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2002 AT 10AM

	Laura Doyle
	Berj Zavian, Appraiser

Doyle New York's Important Estate Jewelry auction on Wednesday, December 11 at 10am will provide a glittering array of fine jewelry for that special person on your holiday gift list. Offering property from a variety of prominent estates and collections, the sale will feature jewelry by such makers as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Verdura, Graff and David Webb, as well as numerous exquisite pieces by Tiffany & Co. In addition to the jewelry, the sale will include fine watches by Longines, Baum & Mercier, Vacheron Constantine and Rolex, and a selection of gentlemen's accessories. The public is invited to the exhibition on view from Saturday, December 7 through Tuesday, December 10. Doyle New York is located at 175 East 87th Street in Manhattan.

"The December 11 auction at Doyle will feature hundreds of quality estate pieces by the most prestigious jewelry makers of the 20th century,"said Laura Doyle, Director of Doyle New York's Jewelry Department. ìIt is the perfect opportunity to find a very special gift for the holidays."

INFORMATION AND CATALOGUES:
For information regarding this sale, bidders may call Laura Doyle of Doyle New York at
(212) 427-4141 ext. 221, or email jewelry@DoyleNewYork.com. To order a printed catalogue, please call Subscriptions (212) 427-4141, ext. 257, or email subscriptions@DoyleNewYork.com. The free Internet version of the auction catalogue will be available prior to the sale in the "Catalogues" section of our Web site (or click here)

MEDIA CONTACT:
Louis LeB. Webre, Vice President, Marketing and Media,
212-427-4141, ext 232 or email louis@DoyleNewYork.com .
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AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

THE CORELLA BONNER COLLECTION
Among the highlights of the auction will be exquisite jewelry from the estate of philanthropist and businesswoman, Corella Allen Bonner (1910-2003). A resident of Princeton Borough, New Jersey, Mrs. Bonner was the wife of Bertram F. Bonner, a prominent developer whose interests extended from Massachusetts to Florida. In 1989, they created the Bonner Foundation, a philanthropic organization that has awarded over $100 million, and is one of the largest private scholarship programs in America.

The Bonner Collection comprises over twenty lots of exquisite jewelry created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1940s. Highlights include a diamond pendant necklace and earclips by Tiffany & Co. in a timeless design of three graduated diamonds (est. of necklace $20,000-30,000; earclips $15,000-25,000). Matching these is a line bracelet set with 22 diamonds ($25,000-35,000). The pieces feature diamonds of exceptional quality. Other notable lots include a pair of elegant Edwardian style sapphire and diamond earrings with a matching pendant necklace by Tiffany & Co. The pendant necklace is centered by a stunning 4 carat pear-shaped diamond. The Bonner Collection also includes a Tiffany & Co. pendant necklace set with a 20 carat aquamarine enhanced with diamonds, a ladies diamond and aquamarine wristwatch, and a large selection of gold jewelry. 

JEWELRY FROM OTHER OWNERS
Highlighting the jewelry from other collections is a spectacular Art Deco bracelet set with over 20 carats of diamonds (est. $30,000-40,000). Also from the Art Deco period is a geometric design diamond brooch. Other offerings include a pair of diamond flower earclips by Graff each centered by a natural fancy yellow diamond (est. $15,000-20,000). Certain to attract interest is an elegant ruby and diamond necklace with matching earclips. Popular with bidders will be signature designs by David Webb, including a panther pin with zebra enameling and a pair of zebra enameled earrings.

The December auction offers a wide selection of diamond engagement rings, perfect for adding a unique touch to that special occasion. The assortment includes diamonds in a variety of cuts and sizes with estimates beginning at $1,000 and going up to $25,000 for a ring set with a 4.93 carat diamond. 

WATCHES AND GENTLEMENS' ACCESSORIES
Fine watches in the sale are highlighted by an unusual diamond 'mystery dial' wristwatch by Longines with seemingly floating arms. Among the accessories for gentlemen are a variety of cufflinks, including a reverse intaglio pair with a hunting theme, and a handsome mother-of-pearl and cultured pearl dress set.