Media Relations
Press Release - April 12, 2011
Cartier, Julius Cohen and Neiman Marcus highlight Jade grouping in jewelry event at Heritage Auctions
Fine jade with jewels and precious metals from four Texas estates, offered May 2, at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York
NEW
YORK – A stunning Cartier jadeite jade, diamond
and gold ring (GIA certified) is the top offering from a superb grouping of jade jewelry, a highlight section of Heritage
Auction’s May 2 Signature® Fine Jewelry Auction,
taking place at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion, 2 East 79th Street. The ring, with a jade cabochon enhanced by marquise-cut
diamonds, set in 18k gold, is expected to bring $10,000+.
“This is an elegant piece befitting an advanced collector,” said Jill Burgum, Director of Jewelry at Heritage Auctions, “and, fortunately for those that live for jade, it’s just one of more than 50pieces of fine jade jewelry we’re offering in New York, all of which come from four separate Texas estates.”
A perfect auction complement to the Cartier ring is a ballerina setting showcasing a jadeite jade, diamond and platinum ring (GIA certified), featuring a jade cabochon, estimated at $10,000+, while a jadeite jade, diamond and white gold ring (GIA certified) is another charming counterbalance, estimated at $7,000+.
Another highlight of the grouping is a pair of Julius Cohen jadeite jade and diamond gold earrings (EGL certified) expected to bring $7,000+, along with a Neiman Marcus jade, diamond and gold ring, France (GIA certified), estimated at $2,000+.
“The Julius Cohen earrings and the Neiman Marcus ring are representative of the value and quality throughout both this grouping and the entire jewelry auction,” said Burgum. “Smart collectors who are willing to go deep into this auction will find abundant opportunities.”
Further highlights include, but are not limited to:
Jadeite Jade, Diamond, Platinum, Gold Ring (GIA certified): Estimated at $5,000+.
Jadeite Jade, Diamond, Platinum Ring (GIA certified): Estimated at $4,000+.
Jadeite Jade, Diamond, Platinum Bracelets (EGL certified): Estimated a $4,000+.
Jadeite Jade, Diamond, White Gold Ring (GIA certified): Estimated at $2,000+.
Jadeite Jade, Diamond, Gold Earrings (GIA certified): Estimated at $2,000+.

