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  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, France, c. 1979, each hoop pave-set with full-cut diamonds, lg. 1 in., no. 13588CS,
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 174

    18kt Gold and Diamond Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, Fra...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 175

    18kt Gold and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Necklace, set with full-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 20.00 cts., 41.5 dwt, lg. 16 in.
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 176

    18kt Gold and Diamond Necklace, set with full-cut diamo...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • 18kt White Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Earclips, the domed half hoops set with rose-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 2.50 cts., 28.8 dwt,
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 177

    18kt White Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Earclips, the dome...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt White Gold and Diamond Necklace
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 178

    18kt White Gold and Diamond Necklace

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 179

    Platinum and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • 14kt White Gold and Diamond Earstuds, set with full-cut diamonds weighing 1.01 and 1.03 cts.
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 179A

    14kt White Gold and Diamond Earstuds, set with full-cut...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Colored Diamond Earstuds, set with cushion-cut yellow diamonds measuring approx. 6.65 x 6.80 and 6.40 x 6.80 mm, framed by diamond mele
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 180

    Colored Diamond Earstuds, set with cushion-cut yellow d...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 181

    Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt White Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Earrings, set with oval-cut rubies and full-cut diamonds, lg. 2 7/8 in.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 182

    18kt White Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Earrings, set with o...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt White Gold and Diamond Earrings, set with full-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 2.65 cts., lg. 1 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 182A

    18kt White Gold and Diamond Earrings, set with full-cut...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sapphire and Diamond Ring, centering a sugarloaf sapphire measuring 9.00 x 8.50 x 6.70 mm, flanked by old European-cut diamonds each we
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 183

    Sapphire and Diamond Ring, centering a sugarloaf sapphi...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Earrings, each hoop bead-set with full-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 3.75 cts., lg. 1 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 184

    18kt Gold and Diamond Earrings, each hoop bead-set with...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Ring, Cartier, bead-set with full-cut diamonds, no. 0J4368, French maker's mark and guarantee stamps, signed, si
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 185

    18kt Gold and Diamond Ring, Cartier, bead-set with full...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 18kt Gold, Turbo Shell, and Peridot Earclips, Seaman Schepps, lg. 1 1/4 in., signed.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 186

    18kt Gold, Turbo Shell, and Peridot Earclips, Seaman Sc...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Dress Set, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., comprising cuff links and three shirt studs, all set with full-cut dia
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 187

    18kt Gold and Diamond Dress Set, Schlumberger for Tiffa...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 22kt Gold Gem-set "Elizabethan" Bracelet, Stephanie Albertson, retailed by Quadrum, the hinged bangle bezel-set with various colored sa
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 188

    22kt Gold Gem-set "Elizabethan" Bracelet, Stephanie Alb...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set "Tutti Frutti" Bracelet
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 189

    18kt Gold Gem-set "Tutti Frutti" Bracelet

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, set with a large oval cabochon sapphire measuring approx. 19.40 x 15.50 mm, framed by circular-cut
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 190

    Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, set with a large o...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • 18kt White Gold and Diamond Necklace, set with baguette- and tapered baguette-cut diamonds framed by full-cut diamonds, approx. total w
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 191

    18kt White Gold and Diamond Necklace, set with baguette...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Earpendants, set with pear-shape diamonds weighing 6.13 and 5.50 cts., framed by full-cut diamonds, lg. 1 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $60,000 - $80,000
    Lot 192

    Platinum and Diamond Earpendants, set with pear-shape d...

    Est.
    $60,000 - $80,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 193

    Platinum and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Platinum and Fracture-filled Diamond Solitaire
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 194

    Platinum and Fracture-filled Diamond Solitaire

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • White Gold and Diamond Solitaire Pendant, bezel-set with a full-cut diamond weighing approx. 1.40 cts., 19.5 dwt, lg. 17 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 195

    White Gold and Diamond Solitaire Pendant, bezel-set wit...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, Stephen Webster, prong-set with a full-cut diamond weighing approx. 1.15 cts., the prongs set with full
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 196

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, Stephen Webster, prong-...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a full-cut diamond weighing approx. 1.87 cts., flanked by tapered baguettes, size 6.
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 197

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a full-c...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a transitional-cut diamond weighing 1.92 cts., the shoulders set with full-cut diamonds,
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 198

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a transi...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, Tiffany & Co., prong-set with a full-cut diamond weighing approx. 1.80 cts., the shoulders set with dia
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 199

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, Tiffany & Co., prong-se...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Three-stone Ring, set with an old European-cut diamond weighing approx. 1.88 cts., flanked by circular-
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,000
    Lot 200

    Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Three-stone Ring, set w...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,000
  • Diamond Solitaire Pendant, prong-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.04 cts., in a gold necklace, lg. 15 in. Note: Accomp
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 201

    Diamond Solitaire Pendant, prong-set with a round brill...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Diamond Pendant, set with a heart-shape diamond weighing 5.02 cts., a full-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.50 cts., and a marquise-cut d
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 202

    Diamond Pendant, set with a heart-shape diamond weighin...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 5.05 cts., flanked by tapered baguettes, size 5 1/4. Not
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 203

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with an emera...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.17 cts., flanked by tapered baguettes, size 4 3
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $22,000
    Lot 204

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a round ...

    Est.
    $18,000 - $22,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a pear-shape diamond weighing 4.24 cts., flanked by tapered baguettes, size 4 3/4. Note:
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 205

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a pear-s...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 206

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Unmounted Diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.28 cts. Note: Accompanied by GIA report no. 6207169829, dated March 28, 2
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 207

    Unmounted Diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond weig...

    Est.
    $30,000 - $50,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.81 cts., flanked by tapered baguettes, size 5 3
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $70,000
    Lot 208

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a round ...

    Est.
    $50,000 - $70,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.32 cts., flanked by tapered baguettes, size 5.
    Estimate
    $60,000 - $80,000
    Lot 209

    Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, prong-set with a round ...

    Est.
    $60,000 - $80,000

Auction Description

Important Jewelry by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times May 19, 12PM – 5PM May 20, 12PM – 7PM The May Important Jewelry auction will feature over 230 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights from the auction include an Antique Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring., a Colombian Emerald Ring by JE Caldwell, and a collection of diamond solitaires. 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

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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