Natural Pearls at Heritage Auctions Dallas 9 December

[kiwipaul]

Heritage Auctions has some interesting pieces coming up in their jewelry auction next week, this search will show the naturals:
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/search-resu...tSold=0&Ntk=SI_Titles&Nty=1&Ntt=natural+pearl

The above link may expire after the auction so I'll link to the individual pieces:

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum-Topped Gold Ring - Sold for: $20,000.00 (Est. $2-3k, the owner will be pleased!)
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=58178

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Natural Pearl, White Gold Necklace - Did NOT Sell, you can Buy Now for: $3,125.00 (Est. $3-4k)
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=58179

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum-Topped Gold Ring, Tiffany & Co., early 20th century - Sold for: $2,750.00 (Est. $3-4k, maybe was low because it was a "Freshwater Natural Pearl")
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=58180

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Natural Pearl, Gold Necklace - Sold for: $15,000.00 (Est. $3-5k - Another happy owner)
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=58183

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Natural Pearl Necklace - Sold for: $1,375.00 (Bargain IMHO, Est. was $2-3k)
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=59139

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Natural and Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum-Topped Gold Convertible Necklace, French - Sold for: $11,875 (Est $7-9k)
http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=58176

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I fear the estimates are quite a bit too low in this auction, there is a Tiffany opal necklace they're estimating at $45k I think will go way higher and an F. G. Hale brooch I also think they're wildly underestimating.

 

[MSC]

I think that Tiffany's opal pendant is the same one that was featured on Antiques Roadshow: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/201206A07.html

 

[MSC]

OMG they have a Judy Geib bracelet for ridiculous cheap (comparatively speaking)! Would that I could bid on it

 

[juliebeth]

OH there's a solid lapis Tiffany's bangle by Frank Gehry. i DIE.

 

[GemGeek]

Fabulous stuff!

 

[Amrita]

Those are all gorgeous - but for me the last necklace, with the diamonds and sapphires, takes the cake!

 

[kiwipaul]

Hi madsciencechik, well spotted, that is certainly the same Antique Opal Necklace from Antiques Roadshow, what a fantastic provenance the item has.

Here's the link to the Auction item which has already met it's $25,000 reserve, will be fascinating to see how high it goes:

http://jewelry.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5150&lotNo=58173

 

[MSC]

Those are all gorgeous - but for me the last necklace, with the diamonds and sapphires, takes the cake!

here, here!

 

[KarinK]

Why, oh why, am I not loaded...? I can't see things like this without wanting them.

- Karin

 

[KarinK]

PS

Here in Copenhagen estimates are often low to encourage bidding. Though the at the big Christmas auction a few days ago, the bidding was anything but fierce. A four carat diamond went for half of what it should have cost even if it was sold at twice the estimate.

- Karin

 

[LitGeek]

here, here!

Diamonds and sapphires for me as well! Stunning piece!

 

[Bodecia]

Thanks Paul, they are gorgeous. Hate that Buyer's Premium though. 25% wow. I wonder if all the bids come in at the last minute they way they do on eBay. I want all those naturals. Won't get any.

Dawn - Bodecia
http://www.ebay.com/sch/dawncee333/m.html
eBay Seller ID dawncee333 Natural pearl collector & seller. And all round pearl lover.

 

[kiwipaul]

Hi All, the Tiffany Opal Necklace went for $125,000 inclusive of buyers premium (vs estimate $30k-$40k).

The Natural and Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum-Topped Gold Convertible Necklace, French that everyone liked went for a quite reasonable $11,875 inc premium (vs est. $7k-9k).

ASAP I will go back into the original post above and edit the details to include the sale prices so we have a permanent record.

 

[MSC]

Hi All, the Tiffany Opal Necklace went for $125,000 inclusive of buyers premium (vs estimate $30k-$40k).

WOW Now that is more like I would have expected from a necklace as such!

 

[KarinK]

Btw. Andrea, thank you for including the link to Antique Road show. I am reading my way through the whole jewelry archive. Love it!

- Karin

 

[MSC]

LOL I love that page too, it's hard not to feel envious of those lucky folks though