Past Auction

Important Jewelry

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 12pm EDT |
New York
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The Week of Jewelry Sales Topped $6 Million!


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  • Prices Soared at the Important Jewelry Auction on April 27, 2023
  • The Sales on April 26 - 27 Saw Bidders from Around the Globe Drive the Total Over $6 Million
  • We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Appraisal of Your Jewelry & Fine Watches

NEW YORK, NY -- Jewelry sales at Doyle continue to surpass expectations at all levels of value! This week's auctions of Important Jewelry on April 27 and Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags on April 26 saw determined bidders from across the country and around the world drive exceptional prices throughout both sales sending the week's total past $6 million! The strong sales results reflect the continued buoyancy of the international auction market for jewelry and the exciting opportunities provided by jewelry sales at Doyle.

The April 27 sale showcased a number of dazzling diamond rings, highlighted by a stunning Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring that achieved $252,000, far surpassing its estimate of $120,000-180,000. Consigned by the Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau, the ring featured a sparkling emerald-cut diamond of 8.24 carats, G color, SI1 clarity.

Other notable results include a jade bead necklace of exceptional color from a Private Collection, Boston, Massachusetts, that soared past its $30,000-50,000 estimate to realize $138,600. A platinum and diamond riviere necklace by Tiffany & Co. from the Estate of Lila Kommerstad more than doubled its $30,000-50,000 estimate, selling for $113,400. And a colorful turquoise, diamond and sapphire bib necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, France from the Estate of a New York Artist more than tripled its $20,000-30,000 estimate, selling for $100,800.


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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation of your jewelry and fine watches. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.

For information, please contact:
Ann Lange in New York at 212-427-4141, ext 221 or jewelry@Doyle.com
Nan Summerfield and Emily Marchick in Beverly Hills at 310-276-6616 or DoyleLA@Doyle.com
Collin Albertsson and Katherine Van Dell in Palm Beach at 561-360-2308 or DoyleFL@Doyle.com

Consignments are currently being accepted

To have your property evaluated for possible consignment in the next auction, please contact:

Ann Limer Lange
212-427-4141, ext 221
Jewelry@Doyle.com

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  • A Dutchess County Estate
  • A Morristown, New Jersey Estate
  • Collection of an East Hampton Family
  • Estate of a Long Island Collector
  • Estate of a New York Artist
  • From the Collection of a New England Family
  • From the Estate of an Aristocratic International Family
  • From the Estate of European Collector Family
  • From the Estate of Hadassa K Gilbert of West Los Angeles
  • From the Estate of Lila Kommerstad
  • Property from a Former Plaza Hotel Resident
  • Property from a Private Collection, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Property from a Westchester Collector
  • Property of a Distinguished New Jersey Collector
  • Property of a Florida Lady
  • Property of a New England Collector
  • Property of a New York Collector
  • Property of a Private Collector
  • Property of an Upper West Side Collector
  • Property of Anne Taylor, Author
  • The Alice Kwartler Collection
  • The Collection of a La Jolla Watch Collector
  • The Estate of a European Collector
  • The Estate of a Manhattan Widow
  • The Estate of a Prominent American Family
  • The Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau
  • The Estate of Sandra Gusky Krakoff, Palm Beach and Boston
  • The Estate of the Laurence Family

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