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  • Antique 14kt Gold Gem-set Locket, Russia, the large, heart-shape slide locket opening to two mirrored compartments, with flow
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1

    Antique 14kt Gold Gem-set Locket, Russia, the large, he...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique Alexandrite Ring, centering a cushion-cut alexandrite measuring 7.35 x 7.65 x 4.40 mm, gold mount, size 5.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 2

    Antique Alexandrite Ring, centering a cushion-cut alexa...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antique Diamond Frog Brooch, set with old mine- and rose-cut diamonds, with cabochon ruby eyes, silver and gold mount, with p
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 3

    Antique Diamond Frog Brooch, set with old mine- and ros...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Gold Gem-set Brooch, designed as a butterfly, set with rose-cut diamonds and rubies and emeralds, the frame set with
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 4

    Antique Gold Gem-set Brooch, designed as a butterfly, s...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Art Nouveau 14kt Gold and Diamond Watch Pin, designed as a griffin, with old European-cut diamond, lg. 1 1/8 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 5

    Art Nouveau 14kt Gold and Diamond Watch Pin, designed a...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Antique 18kt Gold and Diamond Rings, set with old mine-cut diamonds, 6.5 dwt, size 5, 6.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 6

    Two Antique 18kt Gold and Diamond Rings, set with old m...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique Ruby and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, designed as a starburst centering a prong-set oval ruby, surrounded by bead-set old
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7

    Antique Ruby and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, designed as a ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Victorian Revival 14kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch, c. 1940s, centering a cushion-cut ruby and old m
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 8

    Victorian Revival 14kt Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Maltese ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Gold and Diamond Necklace, c. 1860s, composed of old mine- and rose-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 8.00 cts., 28.1 d
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 9

    Antique Gold and Diamond Necklace, c. 1860s, composed o...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Three Antique Diamond Brooches, each designed as a starburst set with old mine-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 5.00 cts., sil
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 10

    Three Antique Diamond Brooches, each designed as a star...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique Gold, Pearl, and Diamond Ring, the pearl measuring approx. 5.70 mm, framed by old European-cut diamonds.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 11

    Antique Gold, Pearl, and Diamond Ring, the pearl measur...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Antique Gold and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, set with old European-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 1.65 cts., lg. 1 1/8 in.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 12

    Antique Gold and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, set with old E...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold Filigree Earrings, composed of antique elements, lg. 2 5/8 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 13

    Gold Filigree Earrings, composed of antique elements, l...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gold Filigree and Freshwater Pearl Necklace, suspending a bow drop, 24.7 dwt, lg. 21 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 14

    Gold Filigree and Freshwater Pearl Necklace, suspending...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique 15kt Gold Watch Chain, the barrel links with applied ropework accents, joined by trace and circular links, 17.2 dwt,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    Antique 15kt Gold Watch Chain, the barrel links with ap...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Shakudo Brooch, a pair of figures on a 14kt gold mount, lg. 1 5/8 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 16

    Shakudo Brooch, a pair of figures on a 14kt gold mount,...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Victorian Gold Sentimental Bracelet, set with five locket compartments, lg. 7 in.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 17

    Victorian Gold Sentimental Bracelet, set with five lock...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Antique Bicolor Gold Necklace, composed of ribbed links, 29.4 dwt, lg. 19 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 18

    Antique Bicolor Gold Necklace, composed of ribbed links...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Victorian Gold, Onyx, and Seed Pearl Demi-parure, comprising a brooch and earrings, lg. 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 in., boxed.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 19

    Victorian Gold, Onyx, and Seed Pearl Demi-parure, compr...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch, Saulini, depicting a portrait of a young man in profile, signed on the carving, lg. 2 in
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    Antique Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch, Saulini, depicting...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Antique Gold and Onyx Bracelet, composed of bezel-set faceted onyx, 40.4 dwt, lg. 7 1/2 in., (includes three extra links).
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 21

    Antique Gold and Onyx Bracelet, composed of bezel-set f...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gold and Diamond Necklace, c. 1930, designed as a cluster of flowers set with rose-cut diamonds, suspending drops, with pinst
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 22

    Gold and Diamond Necklace, c. 1930, designed as a clust...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold and Diamond Earrings, each suspending a full-cut diamond, approx. total wt. 0.66 cts., lg. 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 23

    Gold and Diamond Earrings, each suspending a full-cut d...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique Gold and Coral Earrings, each carved coral drop with floral cap, lg. 2 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 24

    Antique Gold and Coral Earrings, each carved coral drop...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique Gold Locket and Chain, the locket with split pearl and black tracery enamel, suspended from ribbed links, 22.1 dwt, l
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 25

    Antique Gold Locket and Chain, the locket with split pe...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Antique Gold and Enamel Earrings, each two blue enamel domes with seed pearl and wiretwist accents, lg. 1 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 26

    Antique Gold and Enamel Earrings, each two blue enamel ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Victorian Bicolor Gold Fringe Necklace, with engraved foliate motifs, 34.6 dwt, lg. 16 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 27

    Victorian Bicolor Gold Fringe Necklace, with engraved f...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Victorian Gold, Amethyst, and Split Pearl Pendant/Brooch, the fancy-cut amethyst in a hexagonal mount set with split pearls,
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 28

    Victorian Gold, Amethyst, and Split Pearl Pendant/Brooc...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Victorian Gold Pendant, navette-form, with floral and foliate motifs, split pearls, and black enamel, beaded accents, reverse
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 29

    Victorian Gold Pendant, navette-form, with floral and f...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette, with scroll motifs, 17.4 dwt, lg. 4 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 30

    Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette, with scroll motifs, 17.4 dw...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Art Nouveau 14kt Gold Lorgnette, Krementz & Co., with rocaille motifs and cherub heads, old European-cut diamond accent, lg.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 31

    Art Nouveau 14kt Gold Lorgnette, Krementz & Co., with r...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique 18kt Gold, Hardstone Cameo, and Diamond Slide, the cameo depicting a maiden with upswept hair wearing a garland of be
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 32

    Antique 18kt Gold, Hardstone Cameo, and Diamond Slide, ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique Diamond Ring, centering a foil-backed rose-cut diamond measuring approx. 11.30 x 8.45 mm, silver and gold foliate mou
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 33

    Antique Diamond Ring, centering a foil-backed rose-cut ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique Pair of Gem-set Gold Slide Bracelets, the slides set with circular-cut pink or green tourmaline, old mine-cut diamond
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $7,000
    Lot 34

    Antique Pair of Gem-set Gold Slide Bracelets, the slide...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $7,000
  • Antique Silver and Pietra Dura Brooch and Earrings, depicting roses, bellflowers, and forget-me-nots, lg. 1 5/8, 1 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 35

    Antique Silver and Pietra Dura Brooch and Earrings, dep...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 14kt Gold and Amethyst Fringe Necklace, of antique elements, the five amethyst drops suspended from fancy link chain, lg. 16
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 36

    14kt Gold and Amethyst Fringe Necklace, of antique elem...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Art Nouveau Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, bezel-set with an oval-cut amethyst and depicting a stylized Mesoamerican god with f
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 37

    Art Nouveau Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, bezel-set with...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold and Amethyst Brooch, Georg Jensen, the oval-cut amethyst within a floral and foliate frame with split pearl accents
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 38

    18kt Gold and Amethyst Brooch, Georg Jensen, the oval-c...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Antique Gold Gem-set Watch Fob, c. 1830, on the one side with chalcedony seal, the other with foil-back amethyst, rocaille mo
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 39

    Antique Gold Gem-set Watch Fob, c. 1830, on the one sid...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 14kt Gold and Amethyst Ring, Tiffany & Co., dated 1924, with buff-top amethyst and chased and engraved floral shoulders, size
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    14kt Gold and Amethyst Ring, Tiffany & Co., dated 1924,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 14kt Gold and Amethyst Bracelet, the hinged bangle set with oval-cut amethysts and rose-cut diamond accents, 19.1 dwt, interi
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 41

    14kt Gold and Amethyst Bracelet, the hinged bangle set ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 14kt Gold Watch Fob and Chain, Austria, c. 1920, the swivel fob set with a faience scarab, suspended from fancy link chain, 2
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 42

    14kt Gold Watch Fob and Chain, Austria, c. 1920, the sw...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 9kt Rose Gold and Garnet Snake Ring, designed as entwined snakes, size 11 3/4, British hallmarks.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    9kt Rose Gold and Garnet Snake Ring, designed as entwin...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 14kt Gold and Diamond Snake Ring, set with three old European-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 0.80 cts., 8.1 dwt, size 10.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 44

    14kt Gold and Diamond Snake Ring, set with three old Eu...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Victorian Gem-set Gold Bracelet and Brooch, each set with heart-shape pink stones, applied bead and wirework accents, 22.5 dw
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 45

    Victorian Gem-set Gold Bracelet and Brooch, each set wi...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Gold Chain with Gilt and Carnelian Seal Fob, the gilt fob with carnelian armorial seal, suspended from paperclip-link
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    Antique Gold Chain with Gilt and Carnelian Seal Fob, th...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Antique Gold and Nephrite Seal Fob, depicting a boar and the motto "Mediocria Firma," the seal and bezel lg. 7/8 in. Note: Me
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 47

    Antique Gold and Nephrite Seal Fob, depicting a boar an...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Fine Antique Renaissance Revival 18kt Gold Chatelaine Watch, Wiese, France, depicting a mermaid with dolphin, chimera, and ma
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 48

    Fine Antique Renaissance Revival 18kt Gold Chatelaine W...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000

Auction Description

Fine Jewelry by Bonhams Skinner

Preview Times
December 3, 12PM-5PM
December 4, 12PM-7PM

Skinner’s December Fine Jewelry auction will feature over 500 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights from the auction included a 6.37 cts. Kashmir Sapphire, diamond jewelry from Hammerman Brothers, and vintage pieces by David Webb.

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014