The Most Precious Gems in Hindman’s Important Jewelry Sale
By Annie Davidson Watson | November 14, 2023
"Hindman’s Dec. 6 Important Jewelry auction in Chicago will feature jewels with diamonds and other precious stones of all cuts and varieties from several private collections along with sections dedicated to the estates of Marguerite Hark and Linda O’Neil Porteous as well as the Ernest and Ella Brummer collection.
“This auction showcases an array of important jewelry spanning centuries of jewelry history, with a little something for everyone,” said Hindman’s associate director and senior specialist of jewelry and watches, April Matteini, in a statement. “Each of the three single-owner sections demonstrates thoughtful collecting across very different periods and preferences, giving the sale a delightful variety of exceptional pieces.”
In addition to the gorgeous sapphire ring pictured above—which might sell for as much as half a million dollars—highlights include a classic Harry Winston diamond ring and a ruby and diamond “mystery-set” brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. See them below.
Harry Winston ring in platinum with a 4.12 ct. round brilliant-cut diamond and 0.4 cts. t.w. tapered baguette diamonds, estimate $150,000–$250,000
Van Cleef & Arpels mystery-set flower brooch in platinum with calibre-cut rubies, central 0.4 ct. round brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by five 0.6 cts. t.w. round brilliant-cut diamonds, and 1.9 cts. t.w. brilliant-cut, baguette, and trillion-shape diamonds on leaves and stem, estimate $100,000–$200,000
Ring (also pictured at top) in platinum with 8.9 ct. Kashmir unheated cushion-shape sapphire and 0.8 ct. t.w. straight baguette diamonds, estimate $300,000–$500,000
Ring in platinum with 4.45 ct. emerald-cut diamond and trapezoid-cut diamonds, estimate $ ... "
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