Exquisite Timepieces and Fine Jewelry are in Ahlers & Ogletree's Online Auction Set for November 18

2024-04-16 01:24:56 Art & Entertainment

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Atlanta, GA, USA, November 4, 2022 -- An exceptional array of timepieces and fine jewelry from the collection of philanthropist and entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz, as well as Civil Rights attorneys and law professors Marjorie and Ralph Knowles, will come up for bid in Ahlers & Ogletree?s Important Jewelry & Fine Timepieces online auction on Friday, Nov. 18th.

More than 80 fine men?s and women?s watches, by famous makers, will come from the collection of Mr. Katz. The Knowles estate will feature over 130 lots of fine women?s jewelry and watches, also by famous makers. ?Ahlers & Ogletree is honored to work with such notable figures in the Atlanta community and offer these works of wearable art in a single auction session,? said Robert Ahlers, president and owner of Ahlers & Ogletree.

Several lots should easily exceed six figures. These will be led by a stunning ladies? Vacheron Constantin 18k yellow gold Metiers d'Art Lady Kalla diamond watch, serial #572002, with manual wind movement, diamond dial and diamond accented bracelet comprising approximately 30 carats (VVS clarity, colorless) (est. $150,000-$175,000).

A three-stone platinum and 9.51-carat diamond ring, featuring two oval and one cushion-cut diamond (all three GIA-certified, with certificates), all prong set into a cast platinum mounting containing six single cut and 150 round brilliant cut melee weighing about 0.70 carats total, with overall SI-1 clarity and H color, should gavel for $125,000-$175,000.

One lot with a more modest estimate that?s still expected to attract much bidder attention is the Audemars Piguet 18k yellow gold watch, model Royal Oak 1204, with an automatic movement, yellow dial, moonphase/date/day of week sub dials, and a link bracelet with 18k white gold accented flip clasp, marked to the back of the case (est. $30,000-$50,000).

A Neiman Marcus pendant with an 8.00-carat, pear-shaped, brilliant cut cognac diamond with VS-2 clarity, brown in color, three prong set in a tear drop shape frame in 18k yellow gold and platinum, the frame containing round brilliant accent diamonds weighing 0.55 carats (VS-clarity), on an 18k white gold accent chain, should hit $65,000-$130,000.

A diamond and 18k white gold bracelet, likely Continental, featuring graduated emerald cut and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing about 39 carats total, overall VS clarity and near colorless color, with graduated baguette diamonds flanked by round brilliant cuts, terminating to a hidden box clasp, is expected to hammer for $70,000-$125,000.

A men?s Vacheron Constantin 18k rose gold watch, model Malte Tonneau Tourbillon, with manual wind, silver dial with power reserve indicator/date apertures, exhibition dial, exhibition back, one push button adjustment on the case and a black band with 18k rose gold buckle, plus box and paperwork, carries a pre-sale estimate of $35,000-$45,000.

A Cartier 18k yellow gold Jumbo Ballon Bleu 2998 wristwatch with an automatic movement, silver dial, date aperture, and a link bracelet with butterfly deployment clasp, should finish at $20,000-$30,000; while a circa 1979 Rolex stainless-steel automatic GMT Master II watch with patinated original black dial and "Pepsi" red & blue bezel, model 1675, with box and original purchase receipt, has an estimate of $15,000-$25,000.

A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace in mother of pearl and 18k yellow gold from the "Magic Alhambra" collection, having three large, five medium and eight small quatrefoil stations, with a gold chain, should rise to $15,000-$25,000. Also, a modern 18k yellow gold and yellow sapphire buckle bracelet with round yellow sapphires weighing approximately 30.00 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats (VS-2 clarity, near colorless color), carries an estimate of $12,000-$23,000.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery and the Important Jewelry & Fine Timepieces auction planned for November 18th, or to join their email list for information on upcoming sales, please visit www.aandoauctions.com.