Freeman’s May 19 Luxe auction offers collectors the opportunity to buy works that span time periods, price points, and designs—and features highly collectible diamonds, from chains and rivière necklaces to earrings and brooches. Elegant pieces from sought-after houses and designers populate the sale: a gold, platinum, and diamond Tiffany & Co. band, a Cartier gold necklace with matching bracelet, and a striking serpentine David Webb ring among them. From Art Deco to timeless gold and diamond solitaire designs, Luxe is designed for clients at all stages of collecting. True to Freeman’s commitment to luxury across the board, Luxe presents not only wearables but also such highlights as a Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas steamer trunk from the early 20th century and an unusual Karl Griesbaum “singing bird” box cigarette holder.
Lot 11
An Art Deco diamond, onyx, green glass, and platinum brooch
Sold for $1,260
Estimated at $700 - $900
Lot 14
Two Art Deco synthetic sapphire, diamond, and platinum bracelets
Sold for $3,024
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Lot 15
An Edwardian sapphire, diamond, and platinum ring
Sold for $6,300
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Lot 16
A diamond, sapphire, and platinum ring, J. E. Caldwell & Co.
Sold for $4,095
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,500
Lot 19
A sapphire, diamond, platinum, and white metal brooch
Sold for $1,764
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Lot 24
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum bracelet
Sold for $3,276
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 25
A pair of Edwardian platinum and diamond lorgnettes
Sold for $2,016
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Lot 29
An Art Deco diamond, emerald, and platinum bracelet
Sold for $3,780
Estimated at $2,500 - $3,500
Lot 31
An Art Deco white gold and diamond brooch, together with platinum and diamond earrings
Sold for $1,197
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Lot 33
An Art Deco emerald, diamond, and platinum bracelet
Sold for $2,520
Estimated at $2,500 - $3,500
Lot 36
A fourteen karat white gold contemporary aquamarine ring
Sold for $409
Estimated at $600 - $1,200
Lot 40
A diamond, ruby, sapphire, and white gold pendant/brooch
Sold for $1,386
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,500
Lot 42
An Art Deco diamond, synthetic sapphire, and white gold bracelet
Sold for $3,528
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 45
A ruby, diamond, and platinum topped gold pendant/brooch
Sold for $819
Estimated at $700 - $900
Lot 51
An Art Deco turquoise, diamond, and platinum necklace
Sold for $5,985
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 55
A collection of twelve gold and gem-set stick pins with brooch
Sold for $1,638
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,500
Lot 72
A collection of gold gem-set fobs Etruscan revival
Sold for $2,268
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Lot 87
A gold and diamond necklace with matching bracelet Italy
Sold for $2,142
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,500
Lot 93
A collection of gold and gem-set gentleman's jewelry
Sold for $1,134
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500