Fine Jewelry | Designer Jewelry | Timepieces | Silver Jewelry | 20th Century | Turn of the Century Jewelry

Anything glittering that can be slipped on a finger, worn around the neck, dangled from an ear, or set onto a wrist can be found at Moran’s semi-annual Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auctions. Whether you are in the market for a special Art Deco ring, a pair of David Webb statement earrings, or a showstopping Patek Philippe wristwatch, Moran’s Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auctions feature something for every taste. Modernist jewelry examples can be found in 20th Century Art + Design and American Indian examples in our Art of the American West auctions. Selections at approachable price points can be found in our Studio Jewelry auctions

Fancy Light Gray-Blue diamond, Prize Realized $525,000

Fine

Georgian  |  Victorian  |  Edwardian  |  Belle Époque  |  Art Nouveau  |  Arts & Crafts  | Aesthetic Movement  |  Art Deco  |  Retro  |  Freeform  |  Contemporary

A sapphire and diamond necklace, Harry Winston, Price Realized $137,500

Designer

Van Cleef & Arpels  |  Tiffany & Co.  |  Schlumberger  |  Cartier  |  David Webb  |  Ruser  |  Faberge  |  Buccellati  |  Rene Lalique

Patek Philippe & Co wristwatch, Price Realized $90,625

Timepieces

Rolex  |  IWC  |  Patek Philippe  |  Breguet  |  Cartier  |  Tag Heuer  |  Pocket Watches  |  Wristwatches |  Chronometers

An Antonio Pineda silver and onyx collar necklace, Price Realized $3,750

Silver

Antonio Pineda  |  William Spratling  |  Hector Aguilar  |  Matilde Poulat  |  Georg Jensen  |  Henning Koppel  |  Fred Davis  |  Margot De Taxco  |  Paloma Picasso

An architectural Margaret De Patta brooch, Price Realized $10,000

20th Century

Art Smith  |  Alexander Calder  |  Sam Kramer  |  Peter Macchiarini  |  Betty Cooke  |  Henry Steig  |  Barney M. Reid  |  Esther Lewittes  |  James Parker  |  Paul Lobel  |  Ed Wiener  |  Margaret De Patta  |  Antonio Pineda  |  Georg Jensen

A Paulding Farnham for Tiffany & Co. enamel and diamond orchid brooch, Price Realized $43,750

Turn-of-the-Century

Heinrech Levinger  |  Merl Bennett  |  Liberty & Co.  |  Glasgow School |  F.G. Hale  |  Tiffany & Co.  |  Jugendstil |  Birmingham  |  C.R. Ashbee  |  Archibald Knox  |  The Kalo Shop

Head of Sale

Mollie Burns Keith

Jewelry Director

Mollie Burns Keith has been in the appraisal business since 1995.

As a specialist in fine jewelry and gemstones, Mollie began her career at Christie’s New York, where she served as Assistant Vice President and Head of Christie’s East Jewelry Department. She was subsequently promoted to Vice President and Senior Specialist of Christie’s Los Angeles offices, and was also stationed in Christie’s Hong Kong and London offices. She also worked as a Senior Specialist at Bonhams & Butterfields in Los Angeles.

Mollie Joined John Moran Auctioneers in 2007. As Jewelry Director, she oversees Moran’s biannual Fine Jewelry & Timepieces and Studio Jewelry auctions. She is a USPAP qualified appraiser, and also works as a freelance consultant and advisor.

Specialties Highlights

A pair of French gem-set dachshund cufflinks, Cartier, Price Realized $5,000

A pair of French gem-set dachshund cufflinks, Cartier

Sold for $5,000

Panerai pre-vendome wristwatch, Price Realized $19,200

Panerai pre-vendome wristwatch

Sold for $19,200

A fancy pink diamond, 1.02 cts.

Sold for $75,000

A fancy pink diamond, 1.02 cts. Price Realized $75,000
An enamel pendant and necklace, Margot de Taxco, Price Realized $1,900

An enamel pendant and necklace, Margot de Taxco

Sold for $1,900

An Art Deco jadeite and enamel bracelet, Tiffany

Sold for $36,000

An Art Deco jadeite and enamel bracelet, Tiffany, Price Realized $36,000
Patek Philippe & Co wristwatch, Price Realized $90,625

Patek Philippe & Co wristwatch

Sold for $90,625

A shell and gem-set brooch-necklace, Verdura

Sold for $96,000

A shell and gem-set brooch-necklace, Verdura, Price Realized $96,000
A French Cartier Art Deco diamond and onyx bow brooch, Price Realized $

A French Cartier Art Deco diamond and onyx bow brooch

Sold for $25,000

Breguet platinum tourbillion wristwatch, Price Realized $57,000

Breguet platinum tourbillion wristwatch

Sold for $57,000

Let Us Value Your Collection

Moran’s offers a wide range of appraisal and paid valuation services, including fair market and insurance appraisals. By retaining Moran’s to evaluate your property, you can be sure that your heirs or trustees will be able to make informed decisions about the equitable distribution or liquidation of assets.

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Contact A Specialist

Mollie Burns Keith

Jewelry Director

Jewelry

Roland Rynkiewicz, Vice President, Furniture & Decorative Arts Director

Roland Rynkiewicz

Vice President, Furniture & Decorative Arts Director

Timepieces

Jardine Gates, Cataloguer, Furniture & Decorative Arts

Jardine Gates, GIA G.G.

Cataloguer

Jewelry

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