Autocross Blogs - Tiffiney Diamond

The top seller of the day was a fancy twin-stone diamond ring, set with an intense blue pear shaped diamond weighing 1.26 cts., and a brownish pink diamond weighing 1.20 cts. (lot 308) estimated at $80,000 to $120,000, but selling for an astounding $225,150. Other top sellers included a vivid yellow diamond solitaire weighing 3.65 cts. (lot 390) estimated at $15,000 to $25,000, but going for $68,730.00; a Cartier coral and diamond flower clip/brooch (lot 652) estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 and selling for $74,062; a citrine and diamond Cartier cuff Tiffany Notes Round earrings (lot 635) estimated at $15,000 to $20,000 and bringing $94,800; and a platinum, ruby and diamond ring (lot 441) estimated at $1,000 to $1,500, but realizing about 35 times its estimated value to land at $53,325.

According to Gloria Lieberman, director of Fine Jewelry for Skinner, "While we expected a great sale based on the caliber of material we were offering, we were still pleasantly surprised at the outcome given the tough economic times." Lieberman continued, "It just goes to show that regardless of market conditions, there will always Circle Link drop earrings a desire for the rare, the unusual, the quirky, the signed. This is what this sale was all about."

Additional pieces that significantly exceeded expectations included a colored diamond and diamond ring set with forty-five diamond melee (lot 290) estimated at $20,000 to $25,000 and selling for $41,475; a gorgeous 18k gold, carved emerald, coral and onyx suite (lot 573) estimated at $6,000 to $8,000, going for $22,515Frank Gehry Torque Bead long drop earrings a citrine and diamond ring (lot 636) estimated at $4,000 to $6,000, bringing in $35,550; and a Cartier 18kt gold and ruby ring (lot 634) estimated at $8,000 to $10,000, that brought in $20,145.

Bowen said, "Since our endeavor to positively transform the world's attitude began three years ago, a quotation Graduated bead drop earrings Dr. Angelou has been our motto: 'If you don't like something, change it; if you can't change it, change your attitude -- don't complain.' The six millionth Complaint Free bracelet is a huge benchmark for us and we felt it only proper to present it to her."