AMETHYST AND ENAMEL BROOCH

Containing one oval mixed cut amethyst measuring approximately 35.00 x 28.00 mm. Mounted in yellow gold with black enamel and engraved detail. 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
21.35 dwt.

Measurements: The brooch measures approximately 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.

Overall Condition: Electronic test indicates the metal is 18 karat gold. There are moderate scratches to the metal.

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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.

Sally Klarr, GG

Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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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.

Karina Hammer, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Hammer brings 16 years of experience in the jewelry industry to Freeman's. She began her jewelry career in New York City working as a diamond grader at GIA while simultaneously achieving her Graduate Gemologist degree. She then worked in luxury retail on Madison Avenue where she collaborated with world renowned jewelry houses. From New York she moved to Asia where she advised in high end colored diamonds sales. After moving to Chicago in 2012, she continued her jewelry career specializing in diamonds and design, as well as managing appraisals at Steve Quick Jeweler. Though she loves working with all exquisite gemstones and revels in the history of antique pieces, she also values the connections she makes with clients and understands both the emotional and business side of the jewelry world. Karina grew up in Perth, Australia and has also lived in the United Kingdom, New York City and Singapore.

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

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