Diamonds, Colored Gemstones, and Rare Signed Pieces Headline Freeman’s $2.7M Fall Important Jewelry Auction

A Harry Winston diamond ring, Colombian emeralds, Burmese sapphires, and rare, signed pieces by Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, Fabergé, and Verdura lead Freeman’s $2.7 million Important Jewelry auction on September 23. With property sourced from across the country, the sale features several notable collections, including Property from the Collection of Sydell Miller, Property from the Estate of Rebecca Lee, and two prominent Midwest collections.

“We are thrilled to present our September Important Jewelry auction. It represents an opportunity for collectors to acquire pieces that rarely come to auction, including Fabergé, French Art Deco, and unique Verdura pieces from several prominent collections,” said April Matteini, Freeman’s Senior Vice President and Head of Department for Jewelry.

The auction features a remarkable selection of ruby, sapphire, and emerald pieces, headlined by an important set of emerald and diamond earrings (lot 109, estimate: $125,000 – 175,000). The earrings feature two cushion cut emeralds weighing approximately 15.03 and 14.58 carats, emerald cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.51 carats and 3.51 carats, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.02 and 1.07 carats mounted in yellow and white gold.

Diamond rings, as always, are prominently featured throughout the sale, headlined by an important Stephen Russell diamond and platinum ring (lot 101, estimate: $100,000 – 150,000). Coming from the collection of a New York Lady, the ring features a cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 5.02 carats, with the basket and shank set with single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total, mounted in platinum.

Other Highlights

• Lot 20 | Lacloche Frères, Art Deco, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Lapel Watch
  Property from an Important Midwest Collection
  $30,000 – 50,000
• Lot 104 | Bulgari, 'Profumo', Cultured Pearl, Diamond, and White Gold Necklace
  Property from a Private Collection, Cleveland, Ohio
  $30,000 – 50,000
• Lot 107 | Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
  Property Sold to Benefit the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
  $25,000 – 35,000

Sale Preview

Weekdays: 10 am – 5pm | Weekends: 11 am – 5 pm | All Times Local

New York: September 3 - 4 & 8 – 10
Philadelphia: September 13 – 14
Chicago: September 18 - 22

How to Bid

Important Jewelry will be offered on September 23 at 10 AM CT in Freeman’s Chicago saleroom. Bidding will be available in person, over the phone, and via absentee or live online bidding.

About Freeman’s

Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.