Fine Jewelry Collections Flyer | Skinner Auction 3085B

Fine Jewelry Collections 3085B | March 20 | 10AM | Boston

Fine Jewelry Collections Tuesday, March 20 | 10AM 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA preview: March 18, 12–5PM | March 19, 12–7PM At Skinner we believe that everyone needs stylish jewelry that they return to day after day. Let us help you find beautifully designed and crafted pieces that are versatile from day to night: a classic gold ring by Cartier, a strand of South Sea pearls, a whimsical antique brooch, or the perfect pair of diamond earrings. Only a small selection of the over 500 lots are illustrated here, for the full auction please head to our website. All pieces in the Fine Jewelry Collections auction are estimated below $10,000, so it has never been easier to fill that gap in your own jewelry collection!

We are accepting consignments through the end of March for our Important Jewelry auction to be held on May 15th, 2018.

Victoria Bratberg Kaitlin Shinnick John Colasacco Rebecca Ponder jewelry@skinnerinc.com 617.874.4313

MA LIC. 2304

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Art Deco Silver and Enamel Bracelet, France, c. 1930, interior cir. 6 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

Art Nouveau Gold, Coral, and Diamond Lavaliere, lg. 2 3/8, 16 in. $800-1,200

Antique Diamond and Moss Agate Pendant, lg. 1 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

Art Deco Mixed Metal and Enamel Bracelet, c. 1930, maker’s mark “GC,” interior cir. 7 in. $2,000-3,000

Pair of Antique Gold and Citrine Bracelets, lg.

6 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

Antique Gold and Enamel Locket, lg. 1 1/8 in. $300-500

View all lots online at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3085B Art Nouveau 18kt Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace, lg. 14 1/2 in., the chain with French guarantee stamps. $2,000-3,000 Arts and Crafts 18kt Gold and Zircon Bracelet, Potter Studio, lg. 7 in., signed. $800-1,200

“People will stare.

Make it worth their while.”

—Harry Winston

Platinum and Diamond American Eagle Brooch, Tiffany & Co., c. 1920, lg. 1 1/8 in., signed. $1,000-1,500

Art Deco 18kt White Gold and Rock Crystal Zodiac-theme Bracelet, set with seven reverse intaglios depicting Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Libra, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Taurus, lg. 7 1/8 in. $500-700

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lavaliere, lg. 1 3/4, with an associated chain, lg. 16 in. $800-1,200 Platinum and Diamond Ring, prong-set with a full-cut diamond weighing approx. 1.50 cts., framed by marquise-, pear-, and full-cut diamonds, size 4 3/4. $3,000-5,000

The Gemstone Collection of Robert W. Thompson Jr., Gulfport, Mississippi R.W. “Bobby” Thompson (1901-1969) built a distinguished career as an attorney and partner at Mize, Thompson, Mize, arguing cases before the Mississippi State Supreme Court and advocating for working people and poor clients in the deep south. He was appointed as a judge to the Federal bench in the last year of his life.

Thompson was fueled by hobbies that required skill, rewarded knowledge, and satisfied his interest in collecting. He was an accomplished equestrian, enjoyed fox hunting, and kept a kennel of hounds. He traveled, studied the classics, and became expert in woodworking and jewelrymaking. He graduated from Ole Miss, and was acquainted with the author William Faulkner.

Selections from the Thompson Collection

Thompson began collecting gemstones in the 1940s. Over twenty-five years, he acquired gemstones from Brazil, Burma, Thailand, and across the United States, among other locales, selecting stones for their beauty and singularity. His goal was to accumulate “one of everything.” The collection bears the imprint of his devotion to this goal, and to the connections he nurtured over decades that gave him access to fine and unusual specimens.

Mr. Thompson’s heirs look forward to placing these gemstones with people who will continue to appreciate their beauty and value.

18kt Rose Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Earrings, lg. 1 in. $4,000-6,000 Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch, with retractable pendant bail, brooch lg. 1 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

Art Deco Platinum, Opal, and Diamond Ring, bezel-set with an oval cabochon measuring approx. 14.50 x 10.50 x 6.10 mm, size 6. $2,000-3,000 Art Deco, Platinum, Jade, and Diamond Brooch, Raymond Yard, signed, lg. 2 in. $3,000-5,000

18kt Gold Suite, Cartier, Paris, c. 1950s, lg. 2, 3/4 in., no. 011583, 01893, signed. $1,500-2,000 14kt Gold, Green Tourmaline, and Diamond Brooch, Tiffany & Co., signed, lg. 2 1/8 in. $2,500-3,500

Pair of Retro 14kt Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Clip Brooches, Raymond Yard, signed, lg. 1 7/8 in. $4,000-6,000 Retro Bicolor Gold Dress Clips, Tiffany & Co., lg. 1 1/2 in., signed. $500-700

Complete sale listing at www.skinnerinc.com/ auctions/3085B

18kt Gold Leaf Brooch, Mario Buccellati, Italy, lg. 1 1/2 in., no. 8635, signed. $600-800 18kt Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Ring, Mauboussin, Paris, c. 1960s, size 5 3/4, numbered, signed. $1,500-2,000

18kt Gold, Coral, and Diamond Dome Ring, size 7 3/4. $500-700 18kt Blackened White Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Earrings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $7,000-9,000

18kt Gold and Diamond Necklace, Cartier, France, lg. 16 in., no. 654268, signed. $9,000-10,000

Lady’s 18kt Gold and Diamond Wristwatch, Gübelin, c. 1950s, total interior cir. 6 1/4 in., signed on dial. $1,500-2,000

24kt and 18kt Gold and Carnelian Pendant/Brooch, Miye Matsukata, Janiyé, lg. 3 in., signed. $300-500

24kt Gold and Green Moonstone Ring, Gurhan, retailed by Quadrum, size 6 1/2, signed. $700-900

14kt Gold, Turbo Shell, and Ruby Earclips, Seaman Schepps, lg. 1 1/8 in., signed. $1,000-1,500

Gold and Jade Brooch, China, 20th century, lg. 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200

“It’s hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world.”

—Dolly Parton

18kt Gold and Diamond Necklace, Pomellato, lg.

16 1/2 in., signed. $3,000-5,000 18kt Gold and Diamond Earrings, Kieselstein Cord, lg. 1 in. $500-700 18kt Gold and Diamond Snake Earclips, Pomellato, lg. 1 in., signed. $1,000-1,500 19kt Gold, Kunzite, and Diamond Ring, Elizabeth Locke, signed, size 6 1/2. $1,500-2,000

View all lots online at www.skinnerinc.com/ auctions/3085B

opposite: 18kt Rose Gold and Diamond “Love” Ring, Cartier, French size 57, no. TT1899, signed. $800-1200 18kt Gold, Diamond, and Emerald Brooch, Charles Vaillant, lg. 2 3/8 in., signed. $2,500-3,000 22kt and 18kt Gold and Black Tourmaline “Classic Collection” Pendant, Zaffiro, signed, lg. 1 3/4, chain 20 in. $1,500-2,000

this page: 18kt White Gold and Diamond Earrings, lg. 1 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 Lady’s Stainless Steel and Diamond “No. 3” Wristwatch, Bedat & Co., 30 mm, interior cir. 6 in. $1,500-2,000 Tahitian Pearl Necklace, composed of thirty-one pearls, 14kt white gold boule clasp, lg. 18 1/4 in. $3,500-4,500

front cover: 18kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Rose Brooch, René Kern, Paris, lg. 4 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000 back cover:

18kt White Gold and Rock Crystal Earpendants, Prince Dimitri, lg. 3 1/4 in., signed. $4,000-6,000

18kt Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Butterfly Earrings, lg. 5/8 in. $2,500-3,500

18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, France, size 5 1/4, no. 5622, signed. $7,0009,000

18kt Gold and Diamond Figural Brooch, Disney, designed as the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, lg. 2 1/8 in., signed. $400-600

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