Los Angeles, CA— As we head into Summer, John Moran Auctioneers will present their May Jewelry & Watches auction on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, at 10am PDT. For fine jewelry, the offerings will include fine gemstones, specifically a wide array of diamonds, emeralds, aquamarine, rubies, amethyst, peridot, citrine, tanzanite, tsavorite garnet, and blue and pink sapphire. There will also be lovely pieces designed with red agate, cultured pearl, black onyx, lapis, coral, jade, turquoise, and chalcedony. Featured designers include Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Rolex, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Chanel, and more. Filled with nearly 300 lots, the variety of stunning jewelry and impressive watches is not to be missed!
A Belle Epoque Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace $12,000-15,000
Leading the highlights is a Vacheron Constantin calendar watch circa 1990s. A calendar watch showcases time beyond hours and minutes; this watch captures dates, months, and years. Collectors and enthusiasts admire calendar watches for their rich horological history. This 18K yellow gold automatic watch has an estimate of $20,000-30,000.
From the selection of jewelry, a diamond and gold pendant necklace, estimated $15,000-20,000, stands out among the rest. It is set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.56 carats and graded D color, SI1 clarity.
Other favorites in the necklace category include a Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond pendant necklace, a graduated diamond riviere, and a Tiffany & Co. necklace designed by Angela Cummings. The Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond necklace was designed in 1915 and has a center oval-shaped sapphire weighing 8.64 carats. It is of Ceylon origin with no heat treatment and comes with an estimate of $12,000-15,000. The diamond necklace has 115 round brilliant-cut diamonds graduating in size weighing a total of approximately 17.50 carats that surround a center 1.51 carat round brilliant-cut diamond and will make its way to the block with a $4,000-6,000 estimate. Designed in 1989 by Angela Cummings, this Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold necklace was created as a modernist herringbone chain link collar necklace. It weighs 104.64 grams gross and is estimated at $3,000-5,000.
A Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace $15,000-20,000
Consisting of wristwatches and pocket watches, this sale will offer over 40 examples of exquisite timepieces. One of which is a Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch, made with 18K yellow gold and estimated $9,000-12,000. Also by Patek Phillipe, a platinum pocket watch with a circular silvered dial with bezel-set diamond hour markers, valued at $2,500-3,500.
Rounding out this sale’s highlights, a Cartier gold and diamond dome ring and a colored diamond bracelet. Set with 86 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats, this beautiful Cartier ring will be presented with a $7,000-10,000 estimate. For those looking for a statement piece, there will be a colored diamond bracelet set with 34 colored round brilliant-cut diamonds in various shades of yellow, brown, orange, and green hues, estimated at $2,000-3,000.
“Leading the highlights is a Vacheron Constantin calendar watch circa 1990s. Collectors and enthusiasts admire calendar watches for their rich horological history. This 18K yellow gold automatic watch has an estimate of $20,000-30,000.”
A Vacheron Constantin Calendar Watch $20,000-30,000
Upcoming Auctions
John Moran Auctioneers is continuing their 2024 lineup with the California & American Fine Art sale, Tuesday, May 7th, followed by the Jewelry & Watches auction, Tuesday, May 21st, 2004. Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming auctions so you don’t miss out on the action, and the treasures!
California and American Fine Art: Tuesday, May 7th | 12:00 pm PDT
Jewelry & Watches: Tuesday, May 21st | 10:00 am PDT
Art of the American West: Tuesday, June 4th | 12:00 pm PDT
Modern & Contemporary Fine Art: Tuesday, June 11th | 12:00 pm PDT
ReDesigned: Tuesday, June 25th | 10:00 am PDT
Traditional Collector: Tuesday, July 30th | 12:00 pm PDT
Art + Design: Tuesday, August 13th | 12:00 pm PDT
For upcoming highlights, online catalogues, and more information on these sales, visit Moran’s website: www.johnmoran.com and follow us on social media: @johnmoran_auctioneers. Along with our website, bidding is now available online via Moran’s new mobile app, Moran Mobile, available on both iOS and Android operating systems. You may also choose to bid by phone or absentee.
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