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  • Renaissance Revival 18kt Gold Gem-set Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 96

    Renaissance Revival 18kt Gold Gem-set Brooch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Art Nouveau Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Pendant
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 97

    Art Nouveau Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Pendant

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Art Nouveau 18kt Gold and Enamel Brooch, Bapst & Falize
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 98

    Art Nouveau 18kt Gold and Enamel Brooch, Bapst & Falize...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Art Nouveau 18kt Gold, Plique-a-jour Enamel, and Enamel Ring, Eugene Feuillatre
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 99

    Art Nouveau 18kt Gold, Plique-a-jour Enamel, and Enamel...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Nouveau 14kt Gold, Plique-a-jour Enamel, and Diamond Watch Pin, Riker Bros.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 100

    Art Nouveau 14kt Gold, Plique-a-jour Enamel, and Diamon...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Art Nouveau 18kt Gold Locket
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 101

    Art Nouveau 18kt Gold Locket

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Antique 18kt Gold Open-face Pocket Watch, Patek Philippe
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 102

    Antique 18kt Gold Open-face Pocket Watch, Patek Philipp...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Antique Gold and Diamond Starburst Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 103

    Antique Gold and Diamond Starburst Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique 18kt Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 104

    Antique 18kt Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Antique Diamond Day/Night Earrings
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 105

    Antique Diamond Day/Night Earrings

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antique 14kt Gold, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Pendant/Brooch, Krementz
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 106

    Antique 14kt Gold, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Pendant/Broo...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Twin-stone Ring
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 107

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Twin-stone Ring

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Antique Diamond and Pearl Pendant/Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 108

    Antique Diamond and Pearl Pendant/Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Brooch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 109

    Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Brooch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet, M. Waslikoff & Sons
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 110

    Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet, M. Waslikoff ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Edwardian Colored Diamond and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 111

    Edwardian Colored Diamond and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 112

    Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Watch Pin, T.B. Starr
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 113

    Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Watch Pin, T.B. ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold and Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 114

    18kt Gold and Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Edwardian Festoon Necklace
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 115

    Edwardian Festoon Necklace

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 116

    Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Edwardian Natural Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 117

    Edwardian Natural Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 118

    Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antique Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 118A

    Antique Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pearl and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 119

    Pearl and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 120

    Antique Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt White Gold and Diamond Necklace
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 121

    18kt White Gold and Diamond Necklace

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Platinum, Amethyst, and Diamond Ring, J.E. Caldwell
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 122

    Platinum, Amethyst, and Diamond Ring, J.E. Caldwell

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Pendant
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 123

    Platinum and Diamond Pendant

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Edwardian Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 124

    Edwardian Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 125

    Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $30,000 - $40,000
  • Edwardian Platinum, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 126

    Edwardian Platinum, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Sapphire and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 127

    Sapphire and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Necklace
    Estimate
    $100,000 - $125,000
    Lot 128

    Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Necklace

    Est.
    $100,000 - $125,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Strap Bracelet
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 129

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Strap Bracelet

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Art Deco Platinum, Ruby, and Diamond Brooch, Janesich
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 130

    Art Deco Platinum, Ruby, and Diamond Brooch, Janesich

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Platinum, Diamond, and Gem-set Bird Brooch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 131

    Platinum, Diamond, and Gem-set Bird Brooch

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Edwardian 18kt Gold and Enamel Open-face Pendant Watch and Gold and Sapphire Watch Chain
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 132

    Edwardian 18kt Gold and Enamel Open-face Pendant Watch ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bypass Ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 133

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bypass Ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Line Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 134

    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Line Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Dress Clips
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 135

    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Dress Clips

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Art Deco 14kt Gold Perfume Atomizer, Ronson
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 136

    Art Deco 14kt Gold Perfume Atomizer, Ronson

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Edwardian 14kt Gold and Enamel Powder Box, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 137

    Edwardian 14kt Gold and Enamel Powder Box, Tiffany & Co...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Art Deco 18kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Purse Frame, Van Cleef & Arpels
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 138

    Art Deco 18kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Purse Frame, Va...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Lapis and Dyed Green Chalcedony Perfume
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 139

    Art Deco Lapis and Dyed Green Chalcedony Perfume

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Art Deco 14kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Compact, Cartier
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 140

    Art Deco 14kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Compact, Cartie...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco 14kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Compact
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 141

    Art Deco 14kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Compact

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Art Deco Seed Pearl and Jade Sautoir
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 142

    Art Deco Seed Pearl and Jade Sautoir

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

Important Jewelry by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times May 13, 12PM – 5PM May 14, 12PM – 7PM Skinner’s May Important Jewelry auction will feature over 400 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights from the auction include a Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace, c. 1905, a carved emerald from the estate of art collector Emily Crane Chadbourne, and a 13.26 cts. Diamond Ring. Contact Us 617-874-4313 jewelry@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014