Timepieces and Diamonds Shine in Cowan’s May Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Auction
G.I.A. certified stones and pieces by well-known makers lead the way in the May 21, 2017 sale
G.I.A. certified diamonds and timepieces were the hottest items in Cowan’s May 21, 2017 Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Live Salesroom Auction making up seven of the Top 10 lots. The sale also featured jewelry from important makers such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co. as well as a sizable collection of Victorian pieces.
The diamonds ranged from 1.01 carat to 2.76 carat in a wide variety of cuts and colors. The top lot of the stones was a G.I.A. Certified 2.76 carat Old European Brilliant Cut diamond that sold for $13,200.
The auction started off with spirited bidding on the selection of pocket watches with most pieces hammering above estimate. The top lot of the pocket watches was a Gruen Fiftieth Anniversary in 14 karat yellow gold that sold for $2,880.
Wrist watches fetched the highest prices in the timepiece category, though, highlighted by a Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18 karat yellow gold that sold for $4,305.
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Loose Stone Highlights
Price Realized: $13,200
Price Realized: $6,900
Price Realized: $6,000
Price Realized: $5,100
Timepiece Highlights
Price Realized: $4,305
Price Realized: $4,200
Price Realized: $2,880
Price Realized: $2,160
Fine Jewelry Highlights
Price Realized: $7,995
Price Realized: $6,000
Price Realized: $4,200
Price Realized: $3,360
Price Realized: $3,240
Price Realized: $3,120
Price Realized: $2,880
Price Realized: $2,706
