Freeman’s Presents Important Jewelry Auction in New York on June 10, Featuring The Collection Of The Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman

Freeman’s is proud to present its Important Jewelry auction in New York on June 10, a dynamic sale showcasing exceptional pieces from distinguished private collections and estates nationwide. Leading the auction is a single-owner collection, Gavel and Grace: Jewelry from the Collection of the Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman, offering collectors the first opportunity to engage with the remarkable personal collection of the trailblazing jurist. 

“This sale features exciting, fresh-to-the-market jewelry from notable collections nationwide, including one from Philadelphia, where Freeman’s was established in 1805,” said April Matteini, SVP | Head of Department, Jewelry. “The showstopper is the 19-carat elongated emerald-cut diamond from the Newman Collection. Also on offer are unique pieces such as a sweet Buccellatigiardinetto brooch and on-trend, signed jewelry—truly something for every level of collector.” 

Gavel and Grace: An Exceptional Offering of Jewelry Led by a Striking Emerald-Cut Diamond  

Jewelry from the Estate of Justice Sandra Schultz Newman offers an extraordinary array of fine and important pieces, showcasing the collector’s keen eye for timeless design. The collection’s highlight is a remarkable diamond and platinum ring featuring a 19.12-carat emerald-cut diamond (Lot 95), estimated at $350,000–450,000. This ring, purchased with the winnings from Justice Newman’s record-setting racehorse, Nihilator, perfectly captures her bold elegance and refined confidence.  

The June 10 auction the first opportunity to acquire these unique jewels, including statement diamonds, elegant signed pieces, and colored gemstones. Carefully assembled over decades, the collection balances sculptural forms with bold sophistication, appealing to both seasoned collectors and new buyers, underscoring the enduring value of estate jewelry. 

The collection also features extraordinary, colored gemstones, including a Nadja Buckley retro aquamarine diamond ring (Lot 137, estimate: $8,000-$10,000). Additional personal treasures include a multigem, diamond, and yellow-gold chain necklace (Lot 123, estimate: $20,000 - $30,000) and an Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet (Lot 138, $15,000 - $20,000)—emblems of a lifetime of professional distinction and personal achievement. 

Exquisite Signed-Jewelry and Colored Gemstones Head to Auction 

The auction also features fine jewelry from various owners. On offer are floral-motif pieces, perfect for the season, by Van Cleef & Arpels, including a Rose de Noel coral set and colored diamond and diamond gardenia brooch and earrings, a sapphire–and diamond bracelet by Oscar Heyman, and signed pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, Marina B, and Tiffany & Co.  

The Important Jewelry auction underscores Freeman’s continued leadership in the industry, presenting significant, thoughtfully curated sales that bring together historic provenance, exceptional craftsmanship, and enduring design. 

Additional Auction Highlights 

• Lot 143 | Diamond, Platinum, and Yellow Gold Ring | Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 

• Lot 145 | Diamond Ring | Estimate: $50,000 - $60,000 

• Lot 75 | Bulgari, Ruby, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Ring | Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 

• Lot 73 | Van Cleef & Arpels, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, and Yellow Gold 'Gardenia' Earrings | Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 

• Lot 34 | Cartier, Art Deco, Yellow Gold and Multigem Table Box | Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 

• Lot 87 | Van Cleef & Arpels, 'Rose de Noël', Coral and Diamond Brooch and Earrings | Estimate: $45,000 - $55,000