With over a century of experience curating fine jewelry, gemstones, timepieces, and objets de vertu, Freeman’s Jewelry and Watches specialists offer unmatched expertise in the field. Their extensive knowledge of the global fine jewelry market is complimented by their ability to present pieces ranging from antique to contemporary designs.

The department continues to lead in the successful management of significant single-owner collections and estates. Recent highlights include Property from The Shawver Art Collection Trust, which achieved a total hammer price of $1.6 million, as well as selections from the Estate of Marguerite Hark and the Estate of Dorothy M. Press. These results reflect the department’s ongoing expertise in handling distinguished and diverse collections.

Freeman’s jewelry auctions feature a distinguished selection of large diamonds, colored gemstones, and signed pieces by the world’s most celebrated makers such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, David Webb, Tiffany & Co., and Harry Winston. The department continues to lead in the successful management of significant single-owner collections and estates. Recent jewelry auction highlights include Property from The Shawver Art Collection Trust, which achieved a total hammer price of $1.6 million, as well as selections from the Estate of Marguerite Hark and the Estate of Dorothy M. Press. These results reflect the department’s ongoing expertise in handling distinguished and diverse collections. We invite you to explore the notable results of recent Freeman’s jewelry auctions. Then contact us to arrange a complimentary valuation of your fine jewelry by one of our specialists.

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April Matteini, GG
Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry

Auction Specialists

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Ruth Thuston, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Katie Guilbault, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Marisa Palmer, GG

Senior Appraiser, Jewelry & Watches

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Alexis Vourvoulis, GG

Vice President, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Beth Fleming, GG

Associate Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Taylor Anderson

Department Coordinator, Jewelry & Watches

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You are welcome to submit items electronically or to contact any of our offices below directly. Our specialists are eager to help you learn more about your collection and current auction sale estimates. To begin an estimate, our specialists will need:

At least 3 photos
Detailed description
Signatures or mark details
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1550 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
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