Retro Book Pieces and Bakelite: Live Jewelry Auction

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Welcome to our exclusive Live Jewelry Auction, where elegance meets legacy, and craftsmanship shines in every piece. We present a carefully curated collection that celebrates master jewelers and design houses from around the world, showcasing the depth and diversity of artistry in fine and collectible jewelry. We begin with our timeless Retro and Vintage category, where we are proud to offer an exceptional selection from some of the most iconic names in 20th-century costume jewelry. These beloved vintage treasures include works by Mazer, Staret, Coro, Trifari, Reinad, Nettie Rosenstein, Boucher, Reja, Ciner, Eisenberg Original, Hattie Carnegie, Schiaparelli, Jomaz, Joseff of Hollywood, Miriam Haskell, DeMario, de Lillo, and VRBA. Rounding out the vintage selection are standout pieces by Schreiner, Juliana, KJL, Selro Selini, and Hobe Sterling each a testament to the enduring glamour of classic design. Next we move into a dazzling lineup in our Designer category, featuring creations from the world's most prestigious and fashion-forward jewelry artists. Included in this elite group are Chanel, Gripoix Paris, Robert Sorrell, MOANS Couture, Iradj Moini, Jarin K, Monies, Timothy Szlak, and David Yurman. Also featured are highly collectible and iconic designers such as Valentino, Askew London, Franoise Montague, Mindy Lam, and Stephen Webster each offering distinctive style, innovation, and global appeal. We continue with the striking and historically significant Mexican and Native American Sterling category. Known for its rich silverwork and cultural resonance, this collection includes creations by Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Alfredo Villasana, Judith Roberts, Gerardo Lopez, Fred Davis, Los Ballesteros, and Selena Jake. Each piece reflects a powerful blend of tradition, identity, and artistry in sterling silver. Finally, our Bakelite and Plastics collection brings a vibrant and playful energy to the auction, showcasing the innovation of artists who transformed unconventional materials into wearable art. Featured in this group are a Bakelite Philadelphia bracelet and brooch, Lea Stein, Grissa Bicalho, Dominique Denave, Pavone, Isadora Paris, Tiany Chambard Paris, and Cilea Paris names known for their colorful, collectible, and conversation-starting designs. As we take you through these remarkable collections tonight, we invite you to bid with passion and collect with purpose. Each piece you see is not only a work of art but also a part of design history a treasure waiting to find its next story.