Press Release

Atlanta, GA, USA, November 27, 2024 -- Fans of Rolex watches, Fabergé eggs and Louis Vuitton will have much to consider in Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories auction slated for Thursday, December 5th, online and live in the gallery located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW in Atlanta, beginning promptly at 10am Eastern time. In all, 373 lots will be sold to the highest bidder.

The sale features an exquisite selection of fine jewelry, including diamond and gemstone pieces, plus luxury timepieces by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe, and designer accessories from brands such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton.

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner date wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, with blue dial, white markers, date window, synthetic sapphire crystal with cyclops window, and oyster bracelet with should bring $26,000-$29,000. The marked wristwatch comes with boxes and papers.

The highlight of a collection of 33 Theo Fabergé eggs included in this auction is a St. Petersburg Collection cerulean blue porcelain 'Millenium Fountain' egg, number 6 of 12, set with semiprecious stones including amethysts, topaz, and aquamarines, having a sterling silver vermeil dolphin fountain surprise with marks of Theo Faberge (Birmingham, 1993) to the underside of the fountain, and two gold plated coins (a Great Britain penny and a Russian kopek); with a COA and presentation case, should realize $6,000-$10,000.

More than 40 lots of designer fashion accessories will be offered, including a Louis Vuitton 2011 white and multicolor monogram canvas Alma PM bag, made in Italy and accompanied by the original dust bag and leather key bell with gold DJM monogram, in like-new condition with only minor signs of light use, carries a modest pre-sale estimate of $1,000-$2,000.

The several lovely Hermès scarves in the auction will include a 35-inch-square scarf designed by Jonathan Burton. The brown, navy and multicolor silk scarf is from Hermès’s Spring/Summer 2022 Story collection. The care tag has been removed but is present. The scarf should achieve $300-$500.

A 24-inch Italian diamond square link necklace in platinum, with 25 old Mine and old European cut diamonds weighing about 5.50 carats (SI-2/I-1 clarity, I/J color) and having an oval link chain with lobster claw clasp, marked 'Italy' and weighing 39.6 grams, carries an estimate of $14,000-$18,000.

A yellow sapphire and diamond ring in platinum, with an oval cut yellow Ceylon sapphire weighing about 12.12 carats and 14 round cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.38 total carats, marked "PT 900" to the band interior, with a total weight of 14.6 grams, should realize $14,000-$16,000.

A diamond engagement ring in platinum, with an emerald cut diamond weighing approximately 1.70 carats (VVS-1 clarity and G color) with two tapered baguette shape diamonds weighing approximately 0.48 total carats (VS-2 clarity and G/H color), is estimated at $10,000-$15,000.

An aquamarine pendant in 18k yellow gold with a pear-shaped aquamarine weighing approximately 45.60 carats and ten single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 total carats (H-J color, VS1-2 clarity), the chain 33 inches long, the total weight 47 grams, has an estimate of $7,000-$9,000.

A pair of diamond earrings in 18k white gold, with two emerald cut center diamonds and two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 total carats, marked "750" to the back of earring and butterfly back, weighing a total 5.1 grams, is expected to gavel for $7,000-$9,000.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the Winter Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories auction on Thursday, December 5th, as well as the Modern Art & Design auction on Wednesday, December 4th, both online and live in the Atlanta, Georgia gallery starting at 10 am Eastern time, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

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