Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Diamonds Are Forever, a sparkling sale of Fine Jewelry, Diamonds & More on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Among the 110+ total lots, the auction features 35 lots of single and pairs of unmounted diamonds. Fine jewelry offerings for women include bracelets, rings, pendants, brooches and more, plus various costume jewelry groupings. For men, there are designer watches, some vintage. There is also an extensive selection of other items: gold and silver coins, antique portrait miniatures, and sterling silver serving ware and decorative items.

This auction features pairs of round, brilliant-cut diamonds that range in weight from .91 to 1.52 carats. Single diamonds – round brilliant cut, marquise and pear-shaped stones – range from .44 to .79 carats (details on color and clarity of each diamond, as well as the gemologist’s report are included online with each lot description). Among the many jewelry offerings for women are items from Tiffany and Hermès. Lots for women with diamonds and/or gold include earrings, pendants, bracelets, rings, brooches, and more. Men’s items include a gold watch chain and watches from acclaimed makers such as Cartier, Breitling, LeCoultre, and Longines. Completing the jewelry offerings are a number of groupings of costume jewelry and accessories – many featuring gold, silver, garnet, jade, pearls, or other precious stones.

In addition to fine jewelry, there is a selection of gold coins, mostly from the mid- to late-1800s, including an 1842-D Liberty Half Eagle $5 gold coin and a 1904 Liberty Head $20 dollar gold coin. Among the silver coins are Peace and Morgan silver dollars. Portrait miniatures are also on offer, mostly from the 19th century. Rounding out the sale are sterling silver items, including bowls, flatware, drinking cups, sugar and creamers, vases and more. A final highlight of the sale is an antique ruby and 14k gold mesh purse.