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Fine and Important Jewelry
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- Sale 784
Live
| Chicago
Sep 15 | 11:00 AM EDT
Live
| Chicago
Sale 784
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$4,000 – $6,000
Louis Comfort Tiffany designed several pieces with the combination of moonstones and Montana sapphires. Irregular shaped moonstones, like this oval cabochon, were often incorporated in his designs for a more artistic, handmade feel. In an effort to prove American jewelry houses could compete with French and European firms, Tiffany utilized local gemstones whenever possible. The softer colors of Montana sapphires blended well with the Arts & Crafts aesthetic in his pieces. The first sapphires were found in Yogo Gulch in Montana at the end of the 19th century and created a stir for their high clarity and even color. Most Montana sapphires are not heated since their natural color is so beautiful - characteristically a medium 'cornflower' blue. They pair well with the blue sheen of moonstones, as seen in this lot -- a collector's piece.
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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.
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.
