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Diamonds, Sapphires & Signed Jewels Highlight Bonhams New York Fine Jewelry Sale
Jewels du JourA grande finale of the spring season, Bonhams New York Fine Jewelry auction culminates its ‘Jewelry in June’ campaign as well as the auction house’s spring jewelry sales. Everything from glamorous diamond jewels to classic collectable designs comprises the June 20th sale of 131 lots. Leading the sale is its a catalogue cover star, a stunning old mine-cut cushion shaped diamond ring of 7.59 carats (est. $200,000-300,000). The charming stone exudes the ideal faceting of these coveted old cushion shaped diamonds. Of D color, the diamond’s value is further increased by the partial signature and attribution to New York retailer Charlton, once known for its exceptional Art Deco jewelry. A second exquisite diamond in the sale is a fine Art Deco diamond ring by renowned Chicago jeweler C.D. Peacock (est. $90,000-150,000). Weighing 4.94 carats, the emerald-cut diamond sits within an elegantly engraved mounting and accented by single-cut and French-cut diamonds. Founded in 1837, C.D. Peacock is one of the oldest jewelry stores in Chicago, having served the city’s most notable society members including Cyrus McCormick and George Pullman. Set within a more modern design is another important diamond in the sale, a round brilliant-cut of 14.35 carats (est. $120,000-150,000). […]
