Heritage Announces Jewelry Auction Preview Events!

Los Angeles, New York and Dallas to Host Inaugural Jewelry Previews

DALLAS, TEXAS: To properly introduce their inaugural Fine Jewelry auction to the world, Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries will host a series of preview events at which interested dealers and collectors can view the lots being offered. The auction is scheduled for December 4, 2006 in Dallas.

"We'll be taking the auction highlights to Los Angeles and New York, and, of course, showing the entire collection in Dallas as well," said Jill Burgum, Director of Fine Jewelry auctions for Heritage, "prior to the actual live auction in Dallas on December 4. Prominently featured in this auction is The Property of a Lady of Title, Jewelry from the Collection of Baroness d'Huart. This stunning collection includes impressive French made Art Deco diamond and platinum jewels, as well as designs produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, LaLaounis and Tiffany. Some of these pieces have been in the d'Huart family for years, and are just now being offered to the collecting public for the very first time. In addition, material from the estate of Linda Firestone, the Walsh Family Art Trust, An English Lady of Title and from the Jonathan D. Nelson Receivership will be featured."

Preview events for the December jewelry auction will be held on the following dates:

Los Angeles
At the Bel Age Hotel, 1020 North San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Nov. 25-Dealer preview, by appointment only
Nov. 26-Open to the Public, 10 am - 5 pm

New York
At the Mark Hotel, 25 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021
Nov. 29- Dealer preview, by appointment only
Nov. 30- Open to the Public, 10 am - 5 pm

Dallas
At Heritage Auction Galleries, 3500 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
Dec. 1-Dealer preview, by appointment only
Dec. 2-Open to the Public Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Dec. 3-Open to the Public Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Dec. 4-Open to the Public Monday 10-5, during the auction's first sessionHighlights of the auction include:

Diamond, Platinum Ring:
ESTIMATE: $30,000 - $40,000

Burmese Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum Ring:
ESTIMATE: $30,000 - $40,000

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum Ring. By David Webb:
ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000

Emerald, Diamond White Gold Ring:
ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000

Diamond, Platinum Bracelet, Oscar Heyman:
ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000

Gentleman's Diamond, Platinum-Topped Gold Ring:
ESTIMATE: $20,000 - $30,000

For more information about the preview events or the December auction, or to discuss consigning material to a future auction, please visit www.HA.com, or simply call Jill Burgum at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 697, or email JillB@HA.com.

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Nicole Jewell at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 272, or visit www.HA.com to order by email.