“Doyle will hold a timed auction in the Jewelry Online sale category closing on Monday, April 28, 2025 beginning at 10am.”
There are a good number of very wearable jewels, including dozens of pieces from a professor’s private cameo collection, gem-set gold jewelry, watches, and a good number of coral-set jewels.
“This exciting sale overflows with affordable options to suit every style!” … which is what caught our attention!
Of the many auctions we have covered, this one features more unique (and affordable) sales, including signed pieces from Ilias Lalaounis, Spritzer & Fuhrmann, Hermès, Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen, RCM, Paloma Picasso (Tiffany & Co), Maz, and more…
Gary Roskin
Roskin Gem News Report
Honorable Benefits
Also grabbing our attention were several pieces designated where the proceeds will go to benefit the Red Cloud Indian School of Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota. (A tragic history regarding Red Cloud Indian School, as reported by NBC News.)
Live Auction
There is also an Important Jewelry LIVE Auction on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, that includes an iconic Raymond C. Yard Platinum, Diamond, Gem-Set and Enamel Rabbit Waiter Brooch, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold, Star Sapphire, Moonstone and Enamel Pendant-Necklace and a Pair of Earclips, and a stunning 19-carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
“Doyle’s auction of Important Jewelry on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Noon will showcase luxurious jewelry spanning the Antique through Modern eras by such prestigious makers as Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Raymond Yard, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Van Cleef & Arpels…”
So let’s see what’s up for auction!
Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen
Silver and Smoky Quartz Cuff Bangle Bracelet
One very large “cushion-shaped” smoky quartz, measuring 33.0 x 33.0 x 19.0 mm., signed Torun, Georg Jensen, with maker’s mark, no. 203B.
Estate / Collection: Proceeds to benefit the Red Cloud Indian School of Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
Estimate: $700 – $900
Carved Black Onyx, White Gold and Diamond Cuff Bangle
Estate / Collection: From a Laguna Beach Family
Round diamonds, approx. .90 ct., Inner cir. 6 3/16 inches, with open back.
Estimate
$1,800 – $2,500
Gold, Gilt-Metal and Shell Cameo Tiara
Everyone needs a tiara, yes?
Estate / Collection: From a Professor’s Private Collection
Carved cameo of figures with four horses and two women against a starry sky background, likely depicting Nyx, Goddess of the Night, c. 1870.
Estimate
$1,200 – $1,800
Raymond C. Yard Platinum, Diamond, Gem-Set and Enamel Rabbit Waiter Brooch
This is an iconic piece – set with single-cut diamonds, approx. 1.20 cts., a small round cabochon ruby eye, 2 modified triangular-cut diamonds, square and fancy-shaped emeralds, rubies and sapphires, red, black and green enamel nose, bow, buttons, tray, champagne and shoes, signed Yard Inc., circa 1935. (See similar example Yard, Kuzmanovic, 2007, p. 157.)
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000
Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold, Star Sapphire, Moonstone and Enamel Pendant-Necklace
(and a Pair of Earclips)
One round star sapphire, approx. 6.15 cts., with one oval star sapphire, approx. 28.00 cts., 4 modified half-moon shaped moonstones, 2 pear-shaped moonstones, blue, green and purple enamel berries, green enamel leaves, earclips of 2 pear-shaped moonstones, pendant signed Tiffany & Co., earclips unsigned, circa 1907-1914, earclips originally necklace links, enamel loss, ap. 46 dwts. gross. Length 23 3/8 inches.
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000
Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estate / Collection: From the Family Estate of actor Kent Taylor
One emerald-cut sapphire weighing 19.35 cts., 6 single-cut and 12 baguette diamonds ap. .85 ct. Size 7.
With AGL report no. 1145811 stating Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat or clarity enhancement.
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000
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