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  • An Art Deco diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1

    An Art Deco diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A diamond and platinum cocktail wristwatch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 2

    A diamond and platinum cocktail wristwatch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • An Art Deco simulated sapphire and diamond brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 3

    An Art Deco simulated sapphire and diamond brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A ruby, diamond and white gold ring
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 4

    A ruby, diamond and white gold ring

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • A diamond and platinum brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 5

    A diamond and platinum brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A diamond and platinum navette ring
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 6

    A diamond and platinum navette ring

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A pair of cultured pearl earclips, Marsh & Co.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7

    A pair of cultured pearl earclips, Marsh & Co.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • An Art Deco diamond and gem bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 8

    An Art Deco diamond and gem bracelet

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A cultured pearl and steel bracelet, Marsh & Co.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 9

    A cultured pearl and steel bracelet, Marsh & Co.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • An antique aquamarine and diamond necklace
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 10

    An antique aquamarine and diamond necklace

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • An Art Deco diamond and simulated sapphire ring
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 11

    An Art Deco diamond and simulated sapphire ring

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A late Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelet
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 12

    A late Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelet

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • An Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 13

    An Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • A marquise-shaped diamond and white gold band
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 14

    A marquise-shaped diamond and white gold band

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • A diamond and gold manual wristwatch, Gubelin
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 15

    A diamond and gold manual wristwatch, Gubelin

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • A star sapphire, diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 16

    A star sapphire, diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A jadeite, diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 17

    A jadeite, diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A triple-strand cultured pearl and ruby necklace
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 18

    A triple-strand cultured pearl and ruby necklace

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • An emerald and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 19

    An emerald and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A pair of sapphire and diamond scrolled earrings
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 20

    A pair of sapphire and diamond scrolled earrings

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • A diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 21

    A diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A letter opener with horse's head, Hermes
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 22

    A letter opener with horse's head, Hermes

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • A natural pearl, diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 23

    A natural pearl, diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A group of two ladies covered-dial wristwatches
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 24

    A group of two ladies covered-dial wristwatches

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A ladies diamond covered-dial wristwatch, Omega
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 25

    A ladies diamond covered-dial wristwatch, Omega

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A set of diamond and cultured pearl jewelry
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 26

    A set of diamond and cultured pearl jewelry

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A pair of colored diamond heart-shaped earrings
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 27

    A pair of colored diamond heart-shaped earrings

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A diamond and white gold ring
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 28

    A diamond and white gold ring

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A carved jadite, diamond and white gold pendant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 29

    A carved jadite, diamond and white gold pendant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • An emerald, diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 30

    An emerald, diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A pair of multi-diamond and white gold studs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 31

    A pair of multi-diamond and white gold studs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A colored diamond and white gold ring
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 32

    A colored diamond and white gold ring

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • A pair of diamond and white gold studs
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 33

    A pair of diamond and white gold studs

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • An unmounted oval tanzanite
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 34

    An unmounted oval tanzanite

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A diamond and white gold wedding set
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 35

    A diamond and white gold wedding set

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • A diamond and white gold riviere
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 36

    A diamond and white gold riviere

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • A South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 37

    A South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A jadeite, diamond and white gold ring
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 38

    A jadeite, diamond and white gold ring

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • A diamond and white gold bangle
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 39

    A diamond and white gold bangle

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • An unmounted pear-shaped diamond
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 40

    An unmounted pear-shaped diamond

    Est.
    $30,000 - $40,000
  • A diamond and white gold pendant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 41

    A diamond and white gold pendant

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A suite of pink tourmaline and diamond jewelry
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 42

    A suite of pink tourmaline and diamond jewelry

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A diamond and white gold antique-style ring
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 43

    A diamond and white gold antique-style ring

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 44

    A diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 45

    A diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • A diamond and colored diamond band
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 46

    A diamond and colored diamond band

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • A black diamond bead torsade
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 47

    A black diamond bead torsade

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • A rectangular-cut diamond and platinum ring set
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 48

    A rectangular-cut diamond and platinum ring set

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000

Auction Description

Fine Jewelry Auction by John Moran Auctioneers

Diamonds, Designer Selections and Gent’s Fine Timepieces abound at Moran’s December 8th Fine Jewelry Auction


MONROVIA, CA – Featuring nearly 300 lots of fine jewelry both antique and modern, John Moran Auctioneers’ December 8th Fine Jewelry Auction Catalogue offers stunning selections at all price points. Holiday-ready highlights abound, including excellent examples of Art Deco design, striking diamonds and iconic pieces by designers such as Van Cleef and Arpels, Henry Dunay and Patek Philippe. Moran’s annual holiday party and preview has been tabled in favor of their grand opening party tentatively scheduled for January, 2016; however, extended preview of the December catalogue will be available from 12pm to 5pm on Monday, December 7th, as well as from 12pm until the auction’s start at 3pm on Tuesday, December 8th. This auction will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, located at 300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA. 

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John Moran Auctioneers
Monrovia, CA 91016
United States

info@johnmoran.com

Phone:+16267931833

Buyer’s Premium *

Start Premium (%)
$0 30.00
$500,001 23.00
$1,000,001 20.00

*Step Down BP Calculation Applied

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

The packing and handling of purchased lots by John Moran Auctioneer’s staff at the auction is undertaken solely as to customers. There is no charge for packing material and labor supplied to you on the evening of the sale. In no event will JMA be liable damage to painting, glass or frames regardless of cause in connection with this free service.
 
JMA may, in our discretion and as a service to buyers, arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the request, expense risk of the buyer. JMA assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, whether recommended by JMA. Nor does JMA assume any responsibility for any damage to picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances JMA arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, JMA will include an administration charge.
 
In the case of JMA personally delivering an item, if an item cannot be delivered in condition equal to the existent condition at the time of should any item be mis delivered, stolen or lost prior to delivery, JMA‚s liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the buyer at the auction. Buyers are strongly encouraged to view all items auctioned on display before the auction to determine the true condition of items of interest.
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Terms & Conditions

AUCTION HOUSE AS AGENT  
Except as otherwise stated, John Moran Auctioneers Moran's acts as agent for the seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the seller and the buyer.  
 
BEFORE THE AUCTION  
(a) Public Preview: All property is available for inspection by public preview during the day of auction. In many cases, particular lots can be examined in advance by private appointment. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to personally examine any property in which they are interested.  
(b) Buyer's Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.  
(c) Property Sold ?As Is?: Neither Moran's nor the seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property, or to any errors or omissions in the catalogue or supplemental material apart from the Limited Warranty stated below. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply than an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others.  
 
AT THE AUCTION  
(a) Admission: The auction is open to the public, though Moran's reserves the right to refuse admission or participation to anyone at any time. The auctioneer may be recorded (visually, aurally or otherwise) and all participants consent to such recording.  
(b) Buyer Registration: Prospective buyers must register with Moran's before bidding. Moran's may require identification and financial references in advance of buyer eligibility. Registered bidders accept personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the Buyer's premium plus all applicable charges, unless Moran's agrees in advance that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Moran's. In such case, Moran's will look to the third party for payment.  
(c) Bidding Guidelines: Bidding, whether in person, by agent, absentee bid, telephone, or internet, constitutes a bidder?s acceptance of these conditions. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer retains the absolute right to reject any bid, to withdraw, pass or divide any lots, to combine multiple lots, to advance the bidding at his or her absolute discretion and (in the case of error or dispute, whether during or after the sale) to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, cancel the sale or to re-offer and sell the lot in question. Under no circumstances are the consignors? or agents acting on their behalf, permitted to bid on their consignment. In the event of any dispute after the auction Moran's sale record shall be conclusive.  
(d) Absentee, Telephone and Internet Bidding: Moran's offers absentee, telephone and internet bidding as a convenience to clients and does not accept liability for errors or failures to execute such bids. Absentee and telephone bids must be recognized by Moran's prior to auction day. When identical absentee bids are submitted that become the highest bids at the auction, the bid first received by Moran's shall be accepted as the winning bid. Telephone bidders are encouraged to leave minimum bids in case of technical failure. Internet bidders are subject to an additional Buyer's premium, as noted below.  
(e) Reserves: Unless indicated otherwise, lots may be offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. The reserve for any lot shall not exceed its published estimate. Moran's shall act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer, who may open bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on the seller?s behalf. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve amount, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Lots without reserves are typically opened for bidding at 50% of their low estimate. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his discretion or deem the lot unsold if a bid is not recognized.  
 
AFTER THE AUCTION  
(a) Payment and Title Transfer: Payment and Title Transfer: The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus Buyer's Premium, plus any applicable sales tax. Buyer's Premiums are calculated as follows: Floor, Telephone or Absentee Bidding: Buyer's Premium of 20% (of hammer price) when paying by cash, check or wire transfer or 22% when paying by credit card. Bidding through internet platform: Buyer's Premium of 23% when paying by cash, check or wire transfer or 25% when paying by credit card. Buyers outside the United States must submit payment via wire transfer. Credit cards are not an accepted form of payment for buyers outside the United States. Buyers are strongly encouraged to provide full payment at the auction. Payment must be received by Moran's within the five business days immediately following the auction. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price, premium and applicable taxes) due to Moran's have been paid in full.
(b) Collection: Buyers are strongly encouraged to collect purchased items from the sale site at the time of the auction. Packing material and labor are provided free of charge at the sale site during the auction. The packing of purchased lots at the auction is undertaken by Moran's solely as a convenience to customers. Moran's is not liable for damage to glass or frames, except as a result of negligence on Moran's part, regardless of cause in connection with this courtesy service.  
(c) Storage: Following the auction, uncollected lots shall be relocated to and stored in Moran's warehouse. Moran's shall retain possession of all purchases until full payment has been received from the buyer. Lots remaining uncollected after the fifth business day following the sale, regardless of payment status, are subject to a per-lot daily storage charge of $10.00. In addition to other remedies available by law, Moran's reserves the right to impose upon delinquent buyers a separate 1% monthly charge (of the purchase price, or the maximum permitted by law) commencing on the sixth business day after the sale date.  
(d) Shipping: Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping estimates and deliveries. Moran's in our discretion and as a courtesy to buyers, can arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded by a third party shipper at the request, expense and risk of the buyer. Moran's assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, even if recommended by Moran's. Nor does Moran's assume any responsibility for any damage to picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances where Moran's arranges for such third party services, Moran's may apply an administration charge of 10% of that service fee.
(e) All Sales Final: Notwithstanding other terms mentioned herein, refunds shall be given at Moran's sole discretion. Refunds requested on the grounds of authenticity must be made within 10 days of the auction and accompanied by a supporting written statement from a recognized authority (defined as a person who has authored, edited, or substantially contributed to a monograph on the artist, a person who has curated, organized or substantially contributed to a solo exhibition on the artist, a person who has represented the artist?s estate or someone who represented or worked closely with the artist while they were alive and, in any of the above instances physically handled works of the period, medium and subject matter in question during the course of their duties) stating that the object sold is incorrect or not the work of the artist. Dealers, appraisers and representatives of other auction firms do not qualify as authenticators of individual artists unless they have had such specific involvement with that artist?s work, as specified above, in addition to their daily duties. Refunded lots must be returned to Moran's in the same condition as when sold. Moran's does not grant extensions to refund considerations based upon authenticity due to shipping delays. There are no exceptions to this refund policy.  
 
LIABILITY AND LIMITED WARRANTY
(a) Liability: The buyer expressly agrees that (i) neither Moran's nor the seller shall be liable, in whole or in part, for any special, indirect or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits and (ii) the Buyer's damages, if any, are limited exclusively to the original purchase price paid for the lot.  
(b) Limited Warranty: All property is sold as is. Neither Moran's nor the consignor or our associates make any representation, express or implied warranty (including merchantability and fitness) or guarantee in condition, size, provenance, medium, signature, inscription, exhibition history, importance, rarity, country of origin, age, genuineness, historical relevance, monetary or other value, framing or lack thereof, mounting, conservation, coloring, palette, inscription, edition, style, label or other descriptor. No statement in the catalogue, brochures, website, bill of sale or invoice, any supplementary material, or statements by any Moran's employee shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.  
(c) Descriptions: No warranty, whether express or implied, is made with respect to any description contained in this auction or any second opinion. Any description of the items or second opinion is for the courtesy of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots in person, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the transaction or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot.  
(d) Estimates: All estimates provided are carefully considered opinions of Moran's specialists, and are merely suggested guidelines for interested buyers. Buyers must be aware that all property sold is subject to fluctuating values depending on the subjective interests of collectors and a wide variety of other uncontrollable factors. The lots auctioned may sell at prices above, within, or below estimate.  
(e) Notices, Demands and Refunds: Any demands for refunds, problems with the lot(s) sold or notices of any kind concerning the auction shall be in writing and addressed to John Moran Auctioneers, Inc, 145 East Walnut Avenue, CA 91016.
 
ADDITIONAL MATTERS
(a) Copyright: The copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Moran's for this auction is and shall remain at all times the property of Moran's. Moran's and the seller make no representation or warranty that the buyer will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to a purchased lot.  
(b) Buyer's Breach of Conditions: If a buyer fails to comply with any of these conditions, Moran's may, in addition to asserting all remedies available by law, including the right to hold that buyer liable for the purchase price, (i) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payment made by the buyer, (ii) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately upon notice to the buyer, or (iii) take such other action as we deem necessary or appropriate. If Moran's resells the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency between the original sale price and any subsequent mitigation sale, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorney?s fees, commissions, incidental damages and all other charges due hereunder. In the event that such buyer pays a portion of the purchase price for any property, Moran's shall apply the payment received to such property that Moran's in our sole discretion, deems appropriate. Moran's shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code adopted in the State of California.   
(c) Severability: Should any of these conditions be deemed unenforceable, invalid or illegal in any court having jurisdiction, that part shall be discounted and shall have no effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein, which shall remain valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.  
(d) Jurisdiction: The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these conditions and the conduct of the auction shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of California. By bidding, whether in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of California or, if applicable, the federal courts sitting in this state. Further, the buyer agrees that the venue for any action arising out of the failure to abide by these conditions, or any conduct related to or arising out of the auction, shall be the Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena Branch located at 300 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, California 91101 or the Federal Court Central District located at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012-4793.