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  • A diamond and gold cluster ring
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 97

    A diamond and gold cluster ring

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A diamond and gold ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 98

    A diamond and gold ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A jadeite jade bangle
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 99

    A jadeite jade bangle

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A pair of diamond and white gold studs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 100

    A pair of diamond and white gold studs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A jadeite carved Buddha pendant
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 101

    A jadeite carved Buddha pendant

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A colored diamond and gold ring
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 102

    A colored diamond and gold ring

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A carved jadeite jade toggle
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 103

    A carved jadeite jade toggle

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • An unmounted orangy brown oval topaz
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 104

    An unmounted orangy brown oval topaz

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A carved jadeite jade and gold pendant
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 105

    A carved jadeite jade and gold pendant

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A gold and floral carved carnelian bib necklace
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 106

    A gold and floral carved carnelian bib necklace

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • A cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond gent's ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 107

    A cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond gent's ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • A gold foliate brooch, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 108

    A gold foliate brooch, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A double strand of cultured pearls, Gump's
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 109

    A double strand of cultured pearls, Gump's

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A diamond and white gold heart enhancer pendant
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 110

    A diamond and white gold heart enhancer pendant

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A diamond and gold ring
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 111

    A diamond and gold ring

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • A diamond sectional and gold chain, Dior
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 112

    A diamond sectional and gold chain, Dior

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A star ruby, diamond and gold ring
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 113

    A star ruby, diamond and gold ring

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A ruby, diamond and gold band
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 114

    A ruby, diamond and gold band

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A set of cultured pearl jewelry
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 115

    A set of cultured pearl jewelry

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A tanzanite and gold ring, Silverhorn
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 116

    A tanzanite and gold ring, Silverhorn

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
  • A diamond and 18K gold wave band
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 117

    A diamond and 18K gold wave band

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A gem, rock crystal and gold pendant, Silverhorn
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 118

    A gem, rock crystal and gold pendant, Silverhorn

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • A diamond and gold bypass band
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 119

    A diamond and gold bypass band

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A tanzanite multi-strand beaded necklace
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 120

    A tanzanite multi-strand beaded necklace

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • A ruby, diamond and rose gold ring
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 121

    A ruby, diamond and rose gold ring

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • A multi-colored sapphire and diamond ring
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 122

    A multi-colored sapphire and diamond ring

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Ladies Patek Philippe ''La Flamme'' quartz watch
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 123

    Ladies Patek Philippe ''La Flamme'' quartz watch

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • A ladies gold Concord wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 124

    A ladies gold Concord wristwatch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • A Hopi gold cuff bracelet, Charles Loloma
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 125

    A Hopi gold cuff bracelet, Charles Loloma

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • An unmounted orangy brown oval topaz
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 126

    An unmounted orangy brown oval topaz

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A diamond and platinum ring
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $8,500
    Lot 127

    A diamond and platinum ring

    Est.
    $6,500 - $8,500
  • A mixed diamond and white gold necklace
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $8,500
    Lot 128

    A mixed diamond and white gold necklace

    Est.
    $6,500 - $8,500
  • A set of sapphire, ruby and diamond jewelry
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 129

    A set of sapphire, ruby and diamond jewelry

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • A wide diamond and white gold bracelet
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,500
    Lot 130

    A wide diamond and white gold bracelet

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,500
  • A pair of diamond studs
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,500
    Lot 131

    A pair of diamond studs

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,500
  • A diamond and white gold eternity band
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 132

    A diamond and white gold eternity band

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A diamond and white gold station necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 133

    A diamond and white gold station necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A diamond and white gold wedding set
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 134

    A diamond and white gold wedding set

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A four-row diamond and white gold band
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 135

    A four-row diamond and white gold band

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • An emerald and diamond ring
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 136

    An emerald and diamond ring

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • A pair of diamond and white gold square studs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 137

    A pair of diamond and white gold square studs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • A diamond and white gold waterfall necklace
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 138

    A diamond and white gold waterfall necklace

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • A pair of diamond and white gold huggie earrings
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 139

    A pair of diamond and white gold huggie earrings

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • An opal, gem and white gold ring
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 140

    An opal, gem and white gold ring

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • A pair of diamond and white gold earrings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 141

    A pair of diamond and white gold earrings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • A marquise and platinum ring with eternity band
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 142

    A marquise and platinum ring with eternity band

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • A pink sapphire and diamond ring
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 143

    A pink sapphire and diamond ring

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A blue zircon, diamond and white gold ring
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 144

    A blue zircon, diamond and white gold ring

    Est.
    $600 - $800

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.