COLLECTION OF GOLD AND GEMSTONE NECKLACES

Consisting of a yellow gold lariat style necklace with serpentine chain, yellow gold domed drop containing six single cut diamonds and adjustable yellow gold domed slide containing one oval shape mixed cut sapphire measuring approximately 7.00 x 5.30 mm, together with rose gold wheat chain necklace with two sputnik style domed drops containing numerous round mixed cut gemstones.
Sputnik style necklace stamp: 18K.
14.50 dwt.

Property from the Estate of Lottie Silva, Atlanta, Georgia

Please contact the jewelry department at jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot. Please note that measurements and opinions on gems are given as a courtesy and are approximated. It is recommended you schedule a virtual appointment with a specialist before placing a bid.

Measurements: The lariat style necklace is adjustable and has approximately 30 inches of chain. The sputnik style necklace measures approximately 18 inches long.

Overall Condition:
Diamond necklace - minor dents and surface scratches to both balls, abrasions to the sapphire. Sputnik necklace - the top ball's chain doesn't fall perfectly symmetrical due to how the holes were drilled to make it a bead, minor areas of past repair, abrasions to the gemstones and surface scratches consistent with wear. Electronic test indicates the lariat necklace is 14 karat gold and the sputnik necklace is 18 karat gold.

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Kimberly Burt

Senior Vice President, Marketing and Luxury Goods

kimberlyburt@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4213

Kimberly Burt is the Vice President of Marketing and Luxury Goods at Hindman.

Kimberly began her career by joining Sotheby’s jewelry department in 2000, where she became a Junior Specialist. Building on her years at Sotheby’s, Kimberly cultivated a career in luxury marketing and public relations, initially heading up the Public Relations department at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, before moving to LVMH where she led consumer development and marketing efforts for Dom Perignon and Moet & Chandon in the central US. In 2011, Kimberly launched a luxury marketing and PR consulting firm, retaining the Moet Hennessy portfolio as an anchor client, representing brands such as Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon, Ruinart, as well as working with other clients such as Bulgari, Huntsman and many others. In 2019 Kimberly joined Hindman as the Director of Jewelry & Timepieces. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and is an active member of the Woman’s Board of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Arts Club of Chicago.

Sally Klarr, GG

Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

sallyklarr@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4215

Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

Marisa Ackerman, G.G.

Specialist, Jewelry & Watches, Denver

marisaackerman@hindmanauctions.com 303.825.1855

Marisa Ackerman is a specialist in the Jewelry & Watches Department at Hindman.

Ms. Ackerman brings over 15 years of retail experience to her role as a specialist at Hindman. Most recently, she earned her certification in gemology and worked as the in-store appraiser and sales consultant for Hurdle’s Jewelry in Boulder, Colorado. She developed long-standing relationships with clients and helped guide them in their jewelry purchases and insuring their collections. At Hindman she combines her passion for jewelry with her educational background. Ms. Ackerman has a BA in history from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

Kimberly Burt is the Vice President of Marketing and Luxury Goods at Hindman.

Marisa Ackerman is a specialist in the Jewelry & Watches Department at Hindman.

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