SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Turner Auctions + Appraisals presented Estate Jewelry & Gold Coins on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:30 am PST. Featuring over 105 lots from several estates, these items are ideal for holiday jewelry gift-giving to others (or to treat oneself!) or perhaps for long-term investment, in the case of gold coins.
Jewelry offerings include necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, and earrings. Most are 14k, 18k or white gold, blackened silver, or platinum; most are set with gemstones such as diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire, amethyst, pearl, tourmaline, garnet, opal, turquoise, moonstone, and/or lapis lazuli. Some pieces are antique or vintage. Among the other jewelry items are micro-mosaic brooch-pendants; lava cameos and earrings; unstrung chrysoprase beads; unmounted gemstones; several suites; and groupings of antique, vintage, or costume jewelry. For men are several pairs of gold cufflinks, watch fob chains, and an antique cigar cutter fob. Jewelry highlights include a 5.3 carat diamond and platinum ring, a gold-coin charm bracelet, and an emerald and diamond ring.
The diverse array of gold coins many from the 19th or early 20th centuries includes items from the U.S., France, Mexico, and South Africa. Among the highlights are a U.S. 1904 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head $20 coin; three South Africa Krugerrands; and a Mexico 50 peso gold coin, Winged Victory/Eagle Dated 1821-1947. There are also several gold or silver ingots, one lot of ancient bronze coins, and a 1934 Federal Reserve $1,000 note. Completing the sale are a Lalique ornament and three bags, from Cartier, Versace, and Coach.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals begins its online auction on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:30 am PST; sale items are available for preview and bidding now. The auction will be featured live on four platforms: LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Bidsquare, and Turner Auctions + Appraisals free mobile app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Apps ("Turner Auctions"). Both are easily accessed through Upcoming Auctions at the companys website: www.turnerauctionsonline.com/upcoming-auctions/.
Here are some highlights of the upcoming online sale:
Lot 1: A Gold Coin and 14k Gold Charm Bracelet. Featuring six US coins including a 1923 $20 St. Gaudens Double Eagle, a 1910 $10 Indian Gold Eagle, a 1901 $5 Liberty Half Eagle, a 1912 $5 Indian Head, a 1915 $2 1/2 Indian Quarter Eagle, and a $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar Type 1 (date indistinct); gross weight approximately 107.5 grams; length: 7 1/2 in. Estimate $4,000-$6,000.
Lot 54: An Emerald, Diamond and 14k Gold Ring. Centering a rectangular-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.90 carats, good color, lightly included, flanked by 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 0.50 carat; weighing approximately 5.1 grams; size: 6 1/2 +. Estimate $1,500-$2,000.
Lot 97: Mexico 50 Peso Gold Coin, Winged Victory/Eagle Dated 1821-1947. Contains 1.2057 ounces of gold. Estimate $2,000-$2,500.
Lot 30: A Suite of Antique Bohemian Garnet Jewelry. Comprising a necklace, bangle bracelet with gold plunger clasp, and brooch-pendant; lengths: 15in., 7in., and 1 7/8in, respectively (two stones missing from necklace). Estimate $300-$500.
Lot 8: An Emerald and 14k Gold Necklace. Featuring a rectangular-cut emerald weighing 3.60 carats, set horizontally on a fine link chain; weighing approximately 3.0 grams; length: adjustable to 16, 17 and 18in. Estimate $800-$1,200.
Lot 14: A Diamond and 14k White Gold Ring. The nail motif bypass ring set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total: 0.23 carat; weighing approximately 1.9 grams; size 8. Estimate $500-$700.
Lot 88: 1934 US $1000 Federal Reserve Note. Estimate $1,200-$1,500.
Lot 23: A Pair of Gold Coin and 14k Gold Cufflinks. Each featuring a U.S. gold coin: 1882 and 1886 $5 Liberty Half Eagle; weighing approximately 23.5 grams. Estimate $800-$1,200.
Lot 60: Pair of Carved Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings. In blackened silver with 14k posts and nuts, centering carved floral motif rectangular tourmaline plaques, each measuring approximately 30 x 17mm, with single-cut diamond surrounds; length: 1 7.8in. Estimate $400-$600.
Lot 100: Credit Suisse 1 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Ingot, Numbered 090289. Estimate $2,000-$2,500.
Lot 106: Versace Patent Leather Handbag. Includes both gold chain and strap handles; "Gianni Versace Made in Italy" leather tag inside, Versace marked clasp and zipper pull. Approx. 8 1/2in x 12 x 3 3/4in.In nearly-new condition with original Versace hang tags, envelope card, and flannel bag. Estimate $800-$1,200.
Lot 91: US 1904 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head $20 Coin. Estimate $1,800-$2,000.
Lot 58: A Diamond and Platinum Ring. Circa 1930's, centering a European-cut diamond weighing and estimated 5.30 carats, K-L/VS, with several chips at the girdle, the square design further set with 38 single-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 5.85 carats; weighing approximately 7.0 grams; size: 4 1/2. Estimate $12,000-$15,000.
Lot 92: Three (3) South Africa Krugerrand 1oz. Fine Gold. One (1) 1978, two (2) 1979. Estimate $5,500-$6,500.