Freeman 's Jewelry & Watches Sale Brings Over $1.5 Million

Freeman 's Jewelry and Watches sale brought more than $1.5 million on November 3. The sale featured remarkable diamonds and gemstones from private collections around the country and a selection of pieces from a prominent Philadelphia estate.Diamond rings remained popular with collectors in this sale, with the focus of the auction falling on the 9.69 carat diamond and platinum ring. Fetching $93,750, the pear shaped diamond flanked by triangle cut diamonds attracted the attention of buyers as the room brimmed with anticipation until the conclusion of the sale. In addition, a distinctive 5.11 carat fancy yellow diamond, platinum and eighteen karat gold ring, hailing from Los Angeles, achieved $87.500.Notable lots from Freeman 's November 3 Jewelry & Watches auctionLot 210    $93,750    Diamond and platinum ring.Lot 51    $87,500    Yellow diamond, diamond, platinum, and eighteen karat gold ring.Lot 207    $53,125    Diamond and eighteen karat gold ring.Lot 204    $50,000    Colored diamond, diamond, eighteen karat two-tone gold ring.Lot 115    $37,500    Colombian emerald, diamond and eighteen karat gold ring.Lot 26    $35,000    Natural pearl, diamond and platinum necklace.Lot 156    $30,000    Diamond and platinum ring.Lot 123    $28,750    Crystal, diamond, and eighteen karat gold jewelry suite.Lot 114    $26,250    Emerald, diamond, and eighteen karat gold pendant necklace.Lot 108    $25,000    Diamond and platinum ring.Freeman 's Jewelry & Watches department is now accepting consignment for the May 2015 auction. For a complimentary and confidential consultation, please contact Department Head Michael Larsen at 818. 205.3608, mlarsen@freemansauction.com or specialist Virginia Salem at 917.328.7563, vsalem@freemansauction.com