Heritage Jewelry Auction Posts Strong Results!

Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries' most recent auction of Fine Jewelry and Timepieces, held May 21, 2007 in Dallas, Texas, realized $983,293 for 450 lots offered, although after-auction sales are still ongoing and are expected to push the final total to even higher levels.

"I was very pleased with the results of this auction," said Jill Burgum, Director of Fine Jewelry Auctions for Heritage. "We had a substantial number of people attend the event in person, resulting in some very spirited and competitive bidding."

"We're already hard at work preparing our next auction," Burgum said, "which will be held December 3, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. I'd invite everyone to visit our website as the auction grows, where they can view enlargeable, full-color images of each lot, read our complete and informative catalog descriptions, and even place their bids online from the comfort and convenience of their home or office."

Highlights of the auction included:

Diamond, Gold Jewelry Suite:
REALIZED: $41,825

Diamond, Platinum Ring:
REALIZED: $35,850

Gentleman's Diamond, Gold Ring:
REALIZED: $33,460

Burmese Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum Ring:
REALIZED: $31,070

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum Necklace:
REALIZED: $29,875

Sapphire, Platinum Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels:
REALIZED: $25,095

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum Earrings:
REALIZED: $23,900

Art Deco Diamond, Platinum Ring:
REALIZED: $17,925

Diamond, Platinum Earrings:
REALIZED: $14,340

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Necklace:
REALIZED: $14,340

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Nicole Jewell at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 272, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email.