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  • Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1

    Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antique Gold and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 2

    Antique Gold and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique Gold and Topaz Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 3

    Antique Gold and Topaz Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 4

    Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 5

    Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Tiffany & Co. Antique Gold and Reverse-painted Crystal Pendant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 6

    Tiffany & Co. Antique Gold and Reverse-painted Crystal ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antique T.B. Starr Gold and Diamond Swallow Brooch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 7

    Antique T.B. Starr Gold and Diamond Swallow Brooch

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Antique T.B. Starr Gold and Emerald Ring
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 8

    Antique T.B. Starr Gold and Emerald Ring

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $70,000
    Lot 9

    Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $50,000 - $70,000
  • Antique Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 10

    Antique Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Castellani Archaeological Revival Gold and Micromosaic Brooch
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 11

    Castellani Archaeological Revival Gold and Micromosaic ...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Renaissance Revival Gold Gem-set Circlet Tiara
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 12

    Renaissance Revival Gold Gem-set Circlet Tiara

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Art Nouveau Andre Rambour 18kt Gold and Enamel Pendant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 13

    Art Nouveau Andre Rambour 18kt Gold and Enamel Pendant

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rare Gold, Baroque Pearl, Emerald, and Pink Sapphire Ring, Marie Zimmermann
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 14

    Rare Gold, Baroque Pearl, Emerald, and Pink Sapphire Ri...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Edwardian Diamond Bangle Bracelet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 15

    Edwardian Diamond Bangle Bracelet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Lacloche Freres Belle Epoque Platinum and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 16

    Lacloche Freres Belle Epoque Platinum and Diamond Brooc...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Edwardian Diamond Heart Pendant
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 17

    Edwardian Diamond Heart Pendant

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Horse Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 18

    Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Horse Broo...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby American Flag Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 19

    Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby American Flag Bro...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Fine Belle Epoque Rooster Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 20

    Fine Belle Epoque Rooster Brooch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Edwardian Diamond Pendant/Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 21

    Edwardian Diamond Pendant/Brooch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Hair Comb
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 22

    Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Hair Comb

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Hair Comb
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 23

    Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Hair Comb

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Bow Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 24

    Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Bow Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Dreicer & Co. Platinum and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 25

    Dreicer & Co. Platinum and Diamond Sautoir Necklace

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Dreicer & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pendant Drop
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 26

    Dreicer & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pendant Drop

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pendant
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 27

    Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pendant

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 28

    Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Unmounted Ruby
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 29

    Unmounted Ruby

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Unmounted Ruby
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 30

    Unmounted Ruby

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Platinum, Carved Rock Crystal, and Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 31

    Art Deco Platinum, Carved Rock Crystal, and Diamond Ear...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tassel Earrings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 32

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tassel Earrings

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 33

    Platinum and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Art Deco Raymond Yard Platinum and Diamond Dress Clip
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 34

    Art Deco Raymond Yard Platinum and Diamond Dress Clip

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 35

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pendant
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 36

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pendant

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Convertible Suite
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 37

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Convertible Suite

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Three-stone Ring
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 38

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Three-stone Ring

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Platinum and Diamond Dress Clips
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 39

    Platinum and Diamond Dress Clips

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 40

    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Circle Brooch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 41

    Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Circle Broo...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 42

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pendant/Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Eight Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Gem-set Charms
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 43

    Eight Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Gem-set Charms

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Art Deco Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 44

    Art Deco Bracelet

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 45

    Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 46

    Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Platinum, Synthetic Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 47

    Art Deco Platinum, Synthetic Sapphire, and Diamond Brac...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 48

    Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

Important Jewelry by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times June 21, 12PM – 5PM June 22, 12PM – 5PM The June Important Jewelry auction will feature over 175 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights included jewelry from the estate of Mary Weld Pingree, an antique Kashmir sapphire ring, Colombian emeralds, and several pieces of impressive diamond jewelry from a private collection. 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

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

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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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 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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