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  • Retro 14kt Gold and Diamond Earclips
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 190

    Retro 14kt Gold and Diamond Earclips

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Retro Ruby and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 191

    Retro Ruby and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Retro Ruby and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 192

    Retro Ruby and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 18kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Earclips, Cartier
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 193

    18kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Earclips, Cartier

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Retro 14kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 194

    Retro 14kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 14kt Gold and Moonstone Ring
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 194A

    14kt Gold and Moonstone Ring

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Clip Brooch, Chaumet
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 195

    18kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Clip Brooch, Chaumet

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set Earclips, Boucheron London
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 196

    18kt Gold Gem-set Earclips, Boucheron London

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Platinum, Aquamarine, and Sapphire Ring, William Scheer
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 197

    Platinum, Aquamarine, and Sapphire Ring, William Scheer...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • 18kt Gold and Sapphire Box, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $18,000
    Lot 198

    18kt Gold and Sapphire Box, Van Cleef & Arpels, New Yor...

    Est.
    $16,000 - $18,000
  • 18kt Rose Gold Seahorse Bracelet
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 199

    18kt Rose Gold Seahorse Bracelet

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Retro 14kt Gold Dress Clips, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 200

    Retro 14kt Gold Dress Clips, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold, Coral, and Diamond Brooch, Cartier
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 201

    18kt Gold, Coral, and Diamond Brooch, Cartier

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • 18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Chestnut Brooch, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 202

    18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Chestnut Brooch, Tiffa...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold and Lapis Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 203

    18kt Gold and Lapis Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Whimsical 18kt Gold and Sapphire Lighter, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 204

    Whimsical 18kt Gold and Sapphire Lighter, Schlumberger ...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Earpendants, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 205

    18kt Gold and Diamond Earpendants, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Retro 18kt Gold Lapel Watch, Cartier
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 206

    Retro 18kt Gold Lapel Watch, Cartier

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold Watch, Mauboussin Paris
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 207

    18kt Gold Watch, Mauboussin Paris

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gold Plated Watch Pendant, Tourneau
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 208

    Gold Plated Watch Pendant, Tourneau

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set "Tristan and Isolde" Pendant/Brooch, Henryk Kaston, Designed by Salvador Dali
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 209

    18kt Gold Gem-set "Tristan and Isolde" Pendant/Brooch, ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • High-karat and 18kt Gold Pendant and Chain, Salvador Dali
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 210

    High-karat and 18kt Gold Pendant and Chain, Salvador Da...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 14kt Gold Ring, Ed Wiener
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 211

    14kt Gold Ring, Ed Wiener

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Glass Bead Necklace, Attributed to Wiener Werkstatte
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 212

    Glass Bead Necklace, Attributed to Wiener Werkstatte

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Arts and Crafts 14kt Gold Gem-set Ring, Lebolt & Co.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 213

    Arts and Crafts 14kt Gold Gem-set Ring, Lebolt & Co.

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Sterling Silver Brooch, Ed Wiener
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 214

    Sterling Silver Brooch, Ed Wiener

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Sterling Silver Earclips, Ed Wiener
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 215

    Sterling Silver Earclips, Ed Wiener

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Sterling Silver and Banded Agate Earrings, Paul Lobel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 215A

    Sterling Silver and Banded Agate Earrings, Paul Lobel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Sterling Silver and Hardstone Kinetic Bracelet, A+H Mackie
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 216

    Sterling Silver and Hardstone Kinetic Bracelet, A+H Mac...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Sterling Silver Bracelet, Ed Wiener
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 217

    Sterling Silver Bracelet, Ed Wiener

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Sterling Silver Cuff, Paulette Loomis
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 218

    Sterling Silver Cuff, Paulette Loomis

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sterling Silver "Atomic" Bracelet, Ed Wiener
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 219

    Sterling Silver "Atomic" Bracelet, Ed Wiener

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Copper and Brass "Modern Cuff" Bracelet, Art Smith
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 220

    Copper and Brass "Modern Cuff" Bracelet, Art Smith

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 221

    18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Earclips, Van Cleef & ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Retro Gold and Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 222

    Retro Gold and Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold Necklace
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 223

    18kt Gold Necklace

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 224

    18kt Gold and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 225

    18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 14kt Gold Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 226

    14kt Gold Wristwatch

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Pair of 14kt Gold Bracelets, Cartier
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 227

    Pair of 14kt Gold Bracelets, Cartier

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gold and Diamond Bird Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 228

    Gold and Diamond Bird Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 229

    Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Butterfly Brooch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set Parrot Brooch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 230

    18kt Gold Gem-set Parrot Brooch

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold Torchon Necklace, Buccellati
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 231

    18kt Gold Torchon Necklace, Buccellati

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Leaf Suite, Andrew Grima
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 232

    18kt Gold and Diamond Leaf Suite, Andrew Grima

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold Snake Bracelet, Zolotas
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 233

    18kt Gold Snake Bracelet, Zolotas

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold Bypass Ring, Lalaounis
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 233A

    18kt Gold Bypass Ring, Lalaounis

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large 18kt Gold Snake Necklace, Lalaounis
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 234

    Large 18kt Gold Snake Necklace, Lalaounis

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000

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:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$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

Shipping Info

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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