Morphy's Fine Jewelry & Watches Auction Features High-End Jewels and Watches
On September 24, Morphy's Fine Jewelry & Watches will host an auction in Denver, Pennsylvania, featuring 357 exceptional lots that are expected to attract bidders with discerning tastes. Among the highlights are several pieces that are anticipated to surpass six figures.
Top of the list is an Oscar Heyman orange and yellow fancy colored diamond necklace, which boasts a pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000. This piece includes 95 cut-corner square diamonds, 21 princess-cut diamonds, 36 square diamonds, and 571 assorted fancy color diamonds, all set in 18K yellow gold and platinum. The necklace comes with an original black velvet Oscar Heyman presentation box and invoice.
Another standout is a rare Bvlgari Serpenti Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K gold diamond and ruby bracelet with a pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000. This elegant bangle features 341 natural colorless diamonds (327 round and 14 pear-shaped), with an estimated total weight of 10.00cts. It also includes two round cabochon ruby eyes. A surprising twist is that the snake's head on the bracelet can be opened to reveal a hidden watch.
A 1959 Rolex GMT-Master gilt Bakelite "Pepsi" wristwatch, with a pre-sale estimate of $120,000 to $180,000, rounds out the top trio. This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 38mm GMT-Master has a stainless steel case with an original red and blue Bakelite bezel insert, a tropical black gilt dial, and a roulette date wheel. The inner case-back is marked "6542" and dated "IV.1958." The watch shows moderate signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
Other notable items include a 15-inch-long platinum emerald and diamond flower necklace, with an estimated total weight of 15.00cts in pear-shaped emeralds and 30.00cts in round brilliant cut diamonds, expected to fetch $70,000 to $100,000. A 14K white gold natural light brown diamond solitaire ring, graded Q/R color, very light brown, SI2 clarity, and accompanied by a GIA diamond grading report, is estimated to sell for $50,000 to $80,000.
The auction will also feature a platinum graduated natural diamond statement necklace with a total weight of 57.58ctw, accompanied by an original GGA appraisal report with an estimated retail replacement value of $372,580. This piece is marked "PT900" and is expected to bring in $60,000 to $90,000.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 40mm Day-Date wristwatch, Reference M228238-0054, crafted of solid 18K yellow gold with a fluted bezel and factory diamond-paved dial, is expected to sell for $50,000 to $75,000.