The Los Angeles–based, fifth-generation auctioneer has amassed more than more than 270 lots of luxury goods, largely centered on signed vintage jewelry from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, and other coveted names that inform my daily jewelry fantasies.
The Cartier game is strong here, my friends (tons of Panthère de Cartier goodies, a few highlighted below, including a brooch with a 10 ct. yellow sapphire). There is also a pair of diamond door knockers that are so glamorous it actually hurts. And a 1970s cigar band ring that looks very familiar…
Take a look at my edit below, which starts with some wonderful vintage coral pieces (also at top), because what better way to keep those summer vibes in play? (I will not be addressing fall until after Labor Day, thank you very much. I’m passing on the pumpkin spice for now.)
Lot 50
Carved coral bracelet with diamonds in 18k yellow gold, 1971, Van Cleef & Arpels
Lot 17B
Vintage ear clips with diamonds and interchangeable lapis, coral, and amethyst drops in textured 18k yellow gold and platinum, David Webb (certificate of authenticity included)
Lot 17C
Vintage ring with red coral cabochon and diamonds in platinum and textured 18k yellow gold, David Webb
Lot 52
Vintage bombe-style ring in chrysoprase, diamonds, and 18k yellow gold, Van Cleef & Arpels
Lot 25
Torsade bracelet with black seed pearls, diamonds, and 18k yellow gold clasp, 1985, Van Cleef & Arpels
Lot 119
Polo watch with 10 cts. t.w. rubies and 7 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, Piaget
Lot 9H
Cigar band ring in red enamel and 18k yellow gold, circa 1970s, Cartier
Lot 47
Nigeria collection band with diamonds, blue sapphires, emeralds, and rubies in 18k yellow gold, circa 1980s, Cartier
Lot 43
Bombe-style ring with 3.85 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, Cartier
Lot 73B
Vintage door-knocker earrings with 1.5 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, Cartier
Lot 10
Vintage Panthère de Cartier collection necklace with black enamel spots and green beryl eyes in 18k yellow gold, Cartier
Lot 18A
Vintage Panthère de Cartier collection brooch with emerald and black enamel accents and a 10 ct. oval-cut yellow sapphire in 18k yellow gold, Cartier
Lot 11E
Vintage Elsa Peretti Teardrop earrings with 2 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, Tiffany & Co.
Lot 109B
Cuff with 9.48 cts. t.w. padparadscha sapphires, 8.33 cts. t.w. cushion-cut, round, and heart-shape yellow diamonds, and 1.15 cts. t.w. pavé white diamonds in 18k white and yellow gold
Lot 16A
Cocktail ring with South Sea pearl, 8 cts. t.w. diamonds, 4 cts. t.w. emeralds, and 3.5 cts. t.w. sapphires in 14k white gold
Top: Bidding for Royal Artifacts, Fine Jewelry, Handbags and Timepieces starts Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. PT and includes this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos collection brooch with coral and diamonds in 18k yellow gold (Lot 49). All images courtesy of Kruse GWS Auctions.
