The Benefit Shop – Summer Jewelry & Designer Fashion Auction
Wednesday, June 1 at 10 am
185 Kisco Avenue, Suite 101, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
www.thebenefitshop.org
914-864-0707

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Testing the waters six months ago with a specialty jewelry auction in December, its first, that more than met expectations, the Benefit Shop Foundation will present a summer jewelry and designer fashion auction on Wednesday, June 1, at 10 am, featuring estate jewelry, fashion jewelry, designer fashion and accessories.

“Our first jewelry auction was a big hit, and I had such fun with it that we have been saving up statement jewelry and fashion design accessories with an eye to doing a summer auction,” said Pam Stone, owner and founder of the Benefit Shop Foundation. “We have pieces by well-known designers as well as unsigned pieces that are quite striking, ranging from bold to whimsical.”

All manner of jewelry is represented in the auction, but earrings are especially plentiful with highlights, including a signed pair of Pomellato Prasiolite Arabesque earrings ($1/3,000) in 18K rose gold and a signed pair of Elizabeth Locke 18K gold and aquamarine dangle earrings ($1/3,000) with bezel set aquamarine cabochons.

Renowned brand names like Tiffany & Co. and designers Paloma Picasso can be found here such as a signed Paloma Picasso for Tiffany chunky agate bead necklace ($1/3,000) having earthy orange, red and milky white banded agate beads strung together on double knotted cord and secured with a sterling silver twin hoop clasp. Also crossing the block are several pieces by David Yurman, including an 18K gold beaded and pearl choker on a sterling silver chain ($300/800) and a heart pendant with large bail, embossed sterling silver and faceted diamond print set ($300/800), as well as an Ippolita rose 18K rose gold chain pendant necklace set with a quartz stone and pierced earrings ($500-$1,000).

You don’t have to be born in October to love tourmaline, and this stone, said to repel negative energy, is a favorite for many jewelry makers. Several tourmaline pieces will be on offer, ranging from a polished multi-strand tourmaline necklace with a 14K gold diamond clasp ($400-$1,500) to a lariat-style necklace with dangling tassels set with lilac, violet and emerald green tourmaline cabochons.

An offering of designer handbags will also cross the block, led by a Versace retro bronze snakeskin handbag ($800-$3,000), NWT, made in Italy, having gold toned hardware, a single adjustable top handle and caramel toned satin interior and a Chanel limited edition crossbody purse made in Italy ($500-$1,000), possibly vintage, having a black quilted fabric exterior and silver hardware with a chain link shoulder strap and interlaced black leather. Several color versions of a La Jeunesse vintage sterling silver and snakeskin shoulder purse are in the sale, estimated at $500-$1,000, including examples in white and turquoise. Also making quite a design statement is a Dolce & Gabbana jewel embroidered handbag ($300-$1,000), made in Italy, having a white leather exterior embellished with purple prong-set crystals and speckled blue beads.

Rounding out the auction will be an 18K white and yellow gold cuff bracelet, Italy ($500-$1,500), in the style of David Yurman, an oversized Guerlain Shalimar glass perfume bottle display ($350/800), 15 inches tall, the faux bottle having a sapphire blue stopper; a signed pair of Tiffany & Co. 18K gold enamel clip on earrings ($200/600) in a blue and green enamel leaf design and a signed Hermes navy blue leather “H” buckle belt ($200/800).

The monthly Red Carpet sales feature collections of antique, Midcentury Modern, brand furnishings, sterling, china, crystal, jewelry and fine art.

The auction gallery is at 185 Kisco Avenue, Suite 201. For information, 914-864-0707 or www.thebenefitshop.org.

BOUCHER Signed Vintage Enameled Bracelet
TIFFANY & CO. Sgn 18K Gold Enamel Clip On Earrings
GERARD DE REAUMONT Vintage Hand Form Watch Brooch
JUDITH JACK Genuine Karung Leather Belt
DAVID YURMAN STERLING & GOLD Turquoise Bracelet
J. Crew Yellow Quartz Glass Bead Neck w Bee, New
MW Deco Diamond Chronograph Watch, NIB certified
LA JEUNESSE Vntg Snakeskin & Sterling Silver Purse
HERMES PARIS New Org Box Sgn CHEVAVX Silk Scarf
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