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  • 18kt Gold, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 263

    18kt Gold, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Tahitian Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 264

    Tahitian Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold, South Sea Pearl, and Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 265

    18kt Gold, South Sea Pearl, and Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • South Sea Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 266

    South Sea Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Palladium and 14kt Gold and Baroque Pearl and Diamond Earclips, David Webb
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 266A

    Palladium and 14kt Gold and Baroque Pearl and Diamond E...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold, Emerald, and Gem-set Ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 267

    18kt Gold, Emerald, and Gem-set Ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Enamel Necklace and Earclips
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 268

    Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Enamel Necklace and Earclips

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 22kt Gold Necklace and Earrings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 269

    22kt Gold Necklace and Earrings

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique White Sapphire and Pearl Collar
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 270

    Antique White Sapphire and Pearl Collar

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold and Citrine Ring, Cartier
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 271

    18kt Gold and Citrine Ring, Cartier

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 22kt and 18kt Gold and Rutilated Quartz Turtle Necklace, Maija Neimanis
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 272

    22kt and 18kt Gold and Rutilated Quartz Turtle Necklace...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 273

    18kt Gold Gem-set Bracelet

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold Necklace, Lalaounis
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 274

    18kt Gold Necklace, Lalaounis

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • High-karat Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Gurhan
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 275

    High-karat Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Gurhan

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • 18kt Gold, Lapis, and Diamond Earclips, Aletto Brothers
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 276

    18kt Gold, Lapis, and Diamond Earclips, Aletto Brothers...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • 18kt Gold, Lapis, and Diamond Ring, Aletto Brothers
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 277

    18kt Gold, Lapis, and Diamond Ring, Aletto Brothers

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Eagle Brooch, Emis
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 278

    18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Eagle Brooch, Emis

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • 18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Ring, David Webb
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 279

    18kt Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Ring, David Webb

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Dome Ring, Andrew Clunn
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 280

    18kt Gold and Diamond Dome Ring, Andrew Clunn

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold, Hardstone Bead, and Diamond Necklace, Emis
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 281

    18kt Gold, Hardstone Bead, and Diamond Necklace, Emis

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold Hoop Earrings, Cartier
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 282

    18kt Gold Hoop Earrings, Cartier

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 14kt Gold and Emerald Bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 283

    14kt Gold and Emerald Bracelet

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • 18kt Gold and Color Change Spinel Ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 284

    18kt Gold and Color Change Spinel Ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gem-set Necklace
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 285

    Gem-set Necklace

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • 22kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 286

    22kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set Ring, Cartier
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $4,500
    Lot 287

    18kt Gold Gem-set Ring, Cartier

    Est.
    $4,000 - $4,500
  • 18kt Gold, Jade, and Diamond Necklace
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 288

    18kt Gold, Jade, and Diamond Necklace

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold, Black Jade, Coral, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 289

    18kt Gold, Black Jade, Coral, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold, Sapphire, Enamel, and Diamond Flower Brooch, Retailed by Gubelin
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 290

    18kt Gold, Sapphire, Enamel, and Diamond Flower Brooch,...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Earrings
    Estimate
    $2,200 - $2,400
    Lot 291

    18kt Gold, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Earri...

    Est.
    $2,200 - $2,400
  • 18kt Gold and Cultured Pearl Necklace, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 292

    18kt Gold and Cultured Pearl Necklace, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold, Lapis, and Diamond Bracelet, Oscar Heyman
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 293

    18kt Gold, Lapis, and Diamond Bracelet, Oscar Heyman

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold and Carnelian Ring, Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 294

    18kt Gold and Carnelian Ring, Schlumberger Studios for ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 295

    18kt Gold and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold Earclips, David Webb
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 296

    18kt Gold Earclips, David Webb

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 297

    Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • 18kt Gold, Black Jade, and Diamond Earclips
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 298

    18kt Gold, Black Jade, and Diamond Earclips

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold, Onyx, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 299

    18kt Gold, Onyx, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 300

    Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 301

    Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Earclips
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 302

    18kt Gold and Diamond Earclips

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold and Yellow Diamond Earclips
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,000
    Lot 303

    18kt Gold and Yellow Diamond Earclips

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold Hoop Earrings, Cartier
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 304

    18kt Gold Hoop Earrings, Cartier

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold and Tiger's-eye Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 305

    18kt Gold and Tiger's-eye Necklace

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold Bracelet, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 306

    18kt Gold Bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 307

    18kt Gold Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Tahitian Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 308

    Tahitian Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt White Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $1,800
    Lot 309

    18kt White Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $1,600 - $1,800

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

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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