Alexandrite

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Alexandrite “Emerald by day, ruby by night” A high quality Alexandrite is one of the most expensive and rare stones in the world. There are also a lot of synthetic Alexandrites in the market.  One day I was at my jewelers getting a ring sized and the woman in front of me was extremely chatty […]

Patek Philippe Watches for Resale

Patek Phillipe

Call Guinness, there’s another one for the record books. The same week as the Dow Jones sets yet another record this year, Patek Philippe sets their own record of $31 million at auction of one of their men’s watches and no jewels in sight. One of my favorite watch companies, Patek Philippe has done it […]

Fine jewelry and designer handbag auction

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Fine jewels, Hermes, Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Patek Philippe Auction  Sunday Dec 13, 2020 10:00 AM PST Get more information Immediate shipping for Christmas. Immediate shipping for Christmas. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase high profile jewels and time pieces below retail and some below wholesale. Vintage and modern, something for everyone. Men’s and […]

Time to consign your Rolex?

Rolex watch

Is it time to consign your Rolex? There are 800,000 Rolex watches made each year. No wonder there is such a large market for resale. Often, we find that when someone is wanting to resell their Rolex, it’s because they want to step up and buy another more expensive model. There are also of course […]

New and Vintage Brooches

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You don’t have to be Queen Elizabeth to wear and love broaches. I remember my grandmother always wore a brooch on her coat, dress, sweater, or jacket, not only when she left the house, but around the house! She also wore false eye lashes into her 90’s, I never saw her without lipstick, and she […]

Cuff Link Collections

cuff links

We’re a great source for cufflink collections. Designer Cuff-links Gentlemen’s designer cuff-links from Cartier, Faberge, Van Cleef & Arpels are valuable and desirable on the resale market.  Collectible Cuff-links Collectible cuff-links like Prince Edwards enamel cuff-links, limited edition, or celebrity owned do well on the resale market.  Diamond Cuff-links Cufflinks studded with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, […]

Accepting Andreoli fine jewelry for consignment or auction in Newport Beach

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Andreoli Fine Jewelry California Estate Sales and Auction Company buys, sells, consigns, auctions, and loans on Andreoli and other brand name fine jewelry. Andreoli fine jewelry always brings excitement to auctions as it is so well known internationally. It’s reputation as being one of the choice jewerlers at Neiman Marcus certain gives it a certain panashe.  […]

Cocktail Hour

vintage ring

Cocktail Hour In regards to gift giving, when the velvet ring box won’t shut tight, I know I’m gonna love what is inside. When it comes to jewels, bigger is better, hence the ‘cocktail ring’. A cocktail ring is a ring that is larger than usual, meant to attract attention, and typically made of a […]

Auction or consign antiques in Orange County California

antiques

What we do We auction and consign all types of antiques research, valuate, market, sale, consign, or auction. California Estate Sales and Auction Company’s primary focus is fine art, fine jewelry, and rare collectibles. Over the past 35 years the firm has established itself as one of the primary art dealers in the nation with […]

Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef & Arpels On many “lottery lists”, at least on mine and others with the love of jewels, is a trip to Van Cleef & Arpels. Whether it be a diamond cuff bracelet so big it will choke a horse, or an invisibly set broach, Van Cleef & Arpels is the top of the […]