Atlanta, GA, USA, April 24, 2024 — A spectacular 6-85-carat diamond and ruby wedding ring set, a handsome Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ watch in 18k yellow gold, and a whimsical pair of Van Cleef & Arpels mop dangle Alhambra earrings are just a few of the wonderful items up for bid in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Fine Jewelry & Watches auction, featuring the Dobson collection, slated for April 25th-26th, live and online.
Over 400 lots will cross the auction block, with lots 1-93 (on Day 1) featuring the jewelry collection of Bridget Dobson, co-writer with her husband Jerome of the hit TV soaps General Hospital, Santa Barbara and Guiding Light. Highlights from the session include items by many of the finest names in jewelry, to include Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany, Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.
Also from the Dobson collection will be fine watches by Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron, Harry Winston, Omega and others, as well as GIA-certified diamonds and emeralds. The Friday, April 26th session will showcase fine and costume jewelry items, including gemstones, David Yurman and estate jewelry. Designer handbags and accessories by Hermes, Gucci and Ferragamo will also be sold.
The diamond and ruby wedding ring set is the auction’s overall expected top lot, with an estimate of $90,000-$135,000. It boasts a 6.85-carat round brilliant cut diamond (VS-2 clarity and I color), flanked by ruby and diamond bands in 18k yellow gold, each ring having eight round red rubies weighing about 0.45 total carats and nine round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.27 total carats.
To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the Fine Jewelry & Watches auction, featuring the Dobson collection, slated for April 25-26, live and online, visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates posted often. You can follow Ahlers & Ogletree via social media on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
