AN EXCEPTIONAL HEMMERLE DIAMOND DRESS SET

Consisting of a pair of cufflinks containing two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.29 carats total, together with four shirt studs containing four round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.17 carats total. Mounted in white gold and iron. Cufflinks: 5/8 inch wide.
Stamp: Hemmerle 750 Fe (maker's mark).
20.75 dwt.

Accompanied by photocopies from Hemmerle of bill of sale, appraisal and export documents.

Property from the Estate of Edgar Foster Daniels, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Edgar Foster Daniels (1942-2020) was an accomplished actor, singer, and major patron of the arts. Born in North Carolina, young Mr. Daniels gravitated towards the stage instead of his family’s newspaper publishing business. He attended University of North Carolina and then Columbia University School of Dramatic Arts. Mr. Daniels spent the first 30 years of his professional career acting on the Broadway stage, as well as in Hollywood films and on television. Upon his retirement from acting, he moved his full-time residence to Santa Fe where he became involved with The Santa Fe Opera. The first production Daniels underwrote at The Santa Fe Opera was Strauss’s Daphne in 1981.

He founded the Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation in Santa Fe in 1995. He was the first recipient of the Best Philanthropist/Sponsor Award at the inaugural International Opera Awards in 2014. Mr. Daniels has supported numerous other arts organizations in New Mexico, including Performance Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, New Mexico School for the Arts, and the Spanish Colonial Arts Society. He was also an avid collector of New Mexican artwork and has supported the careers of many local visual artists.

As one of opera’s greatest benefactors and most passionate fans, Mr. Daniels held leadership positions with the world's most prestigious opera companies and music festivals. He was a managing director of the Metropolitan Opera, where he underwrote several iconic productions. He was a life director of Lyric Opera of Chicago and served on the boards of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Spoleto Festival USA, Washington National Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, Houston Grand Opera, the Manhattan School of Music, and the North Carolina Symphony. He traveled the world to see great opera and had a long relationship with San Francisco Opera, Bayreuth Festival and Salzburg Festival. Composer Tobias Picker dedicated two of his operas, An American Tragedy and Thérèse Raquin to Edgar in honor of his remarkable generosity and commitment to opera in America.

Opera enthusiasts from all over the globe traveled to Santa Fe and enjoyed parties hosted by Mr. Daniels in his stunning hacienda in the foothills near the spectacular facilities of the Santa Fe Opera. At these events, Mr. Daniels welcomed visiting guests, artists, cast and crew where resplendently dressed opera aficionados engaged in lively conversation, while enjoying performances by various musical guests and flowing fine wine. Hindman is honored to be handling property from the Estate of Edgar Foster Daniels, including a unique and exceptional Hemmerle designed diamond dress set worn to major international opera openings and galas.

Measurements: The ends of the cufflinks measure approximately 5/8 inch in diameter. The shirt studs measure approximately 1/2 inch in diameter.

Overall Condition: There is heavy scratching to the metal.

Diamond Characteristics (as provided by Hemmerle appraisal):
Cufflinks:
3.13 carat
Color: H.
Clarity: VVS2.

3.16 carat
Color: G.
Clarity: VVS2.

Shirt studs:
1.12 carat
Color: F.
Clarity: VS1.

1.01, 1.02 and 1.02 carat
Color: E.
Clarity: IF.

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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.

Marisa Ackerman, G.G.

Specialist, Jewelry & Watches, Denver

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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.

Karina Hammer, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

[email protected]312.334.4226

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.

Measurements: The ends of the cufflinks measure approximately 5/8 inch in diameter. The shirt studs measure approximately 1/2 inch in diameter.

Overall Condition: There is heavy scratching to the metal.

Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

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

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