Los Angeles, CA— On Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, John Moran Auctioneers will present their fall Jewelry & Watches auction. This sale features an outstanding collection of jewelry, diamonds, colored diamonds, colored stones, and watches. Makers include Faberge, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Buccellati, Boucheron, Mauboussin, Chanel, Rolex, Patek, Philippe, among others. Included are a beautiful necklace and bracelet set by M. Gerard, a Fancy Light Yellow diamond of 11.78 carats and Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond of 3.19 carats, white diamonds weighing 5.01, 6.26, and 6.39 carats, a beautiful collection of Faberge jewelry and objects, a rare art deco pair of coral earrings by Cartier, a beautiful Boucheron retro gold and ruby bracelet, a Tiffany & Co. alexandrite ring weighing 3.17 carats, a Cartier emerald and diamond ring, weighing approximately 8.30 carats, and a wonderful grouping of fashion jewelry by Chanel, St. Laurent, and others.
Lot 140: Hermes: An 18K Gold Necklace $12,000-18,000
It’s all about the diamonds! Nearly 200 lots will feature diamonds and leading the selection is lot 142, a gorgeous 11.78-carat Fancy Light Yellow radiant-cut diamond with SI1 clarity, flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds, and set in 18K gold. This beauty has an estimate of $50,000-70,000. Lot 78 will present a beautiful platinum and diamond bracelet, designed with over 350 diamonds and weighing approximately 28.11 carats, estimated $30,000-50,000.
For collectors that love the sharp lines, innovative materials, and clean design of Art Deco jewelry, look to lots 83 and 85. Lot 85 is a pair of stunning Cartier Art Deco platinum, diamond, and coral earrings. Estimated $25,000-35,000, these earrings feature a carved coral bead of a floral design accented with round emerald cabochons finished with single-cut diamond stamin, suspended from a geomatic motif element set with single-cut diamonds. A 1930’s Art Deco platinum, emerald, and diamond bracelet, lot 83, was designed with a wave pattern set with emeralds and accented by ninety diamonds weighing approximately 5.75 carats, valued $4,000-6,000.
Lot 167: Cartier: An 18K Gold and Diamond Wristwatch $3,000-5,000
This sale is filled with jewelry from some of the most coveted and well-known designers, such as M. Gerard, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Hermes. Lot 141 will offer an 18K gold, gem-set and diamond necklace and bracelet suite by M. Gerard, estimated $30,000-50,000. This set is composed of a necklace and two bracelets featuring a textured gold link infinity design accented by sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, and comes with the original signed pouch. Lot 79 is an 8.30-carat Cartier emerald ring, set in 18k white gold, estimated $20,000-30,000. An eye-catching, unique 3.07-carat alexandrite ring by Tiffany & Co., lot 202, is sure to garner attention and is valued at $15,000-20,000. Lot 140 features a Hermes 18K gold necklace that can be converted into two bracelets. This fancy braided link piece is estimated $12,000-18,000.
Along with jewelry, this auction will offer 40 lots of timepieces including examples by Patek Philippe, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Alexis NY, Le Coultre, Franck Muller, Rolex, International Watch Company, Schaffhausen, Chopard, Bulgari, and Chanel. Standout pieces include lot 198, an Audemars Piguet 18K white gold and diamond watch, approximately weighing 15.36 carats and estimated $8,000-12,000, and lot 167, a Cartier 18K gold and diamond wristwatch, estimated $3,000-5,000.
Other highlights include are a Van Cleef and Arpels 18K gold and diamond hinged bangle, lot 50, estimated $10,000-15,000, and a 1997 “Birds Nest” brass wire, gripoix and faux pearl cuff by Chanel, lot 20, estimated $3,000-5,000.
To view and bid, go to www.johnmoran.com.
— Brenda Smith, John Moran Auctioneers
“The star of the show is a new-to-market work by Raimonds Staprans (b. 1926) titled, “Blue Skies, Red Paint,” 1994. Moran’s is excited to, once again, offer Staprans’s work since they achieved the world auction record for the artist last August with his orange-themed painting, “A Study of Down Rolling Oranges with a Staid Neon Apple,” 1995, achieving $237,500 (including buyer’s premium).”
Lot 142: An 18K Gold, Colored Diamond and Diamond Ring $50,000-70,000
Upcoming Auctions
John Moran Auctioneers is continuing their 2024 lineup with the Art of the American West auction, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, followed by the Summer Silver Jewelry- Online sale, Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming auctions so you don’t miss out on the action, and the treasures!
Art of the American West: Tuesday, September 10th | 10:00 am PDT
Summer Silver Jewelry- Online: Wednesday, September 11th | 12:00 pm PDT
Fine Jewelry & Timepieces: Tuesday, September 17th | 12:00 pm PDT
Latin American Art + Design: Tuesday, October 22nd | 10:00 am PDT
California and American Fine Art: Tuesday, November 12th | 12:00 pm PDT
Art of the American West: Wednesday, November 13th | 10:00 am 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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