Sale 394 Lot 121 A Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Shooting Star Brooch, Verdura, Circa 1944, composed of a central shooting star motif containing 73 transitional and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.82 carats total within a surround containing 19 oval and round cabochon cut sapphires weighing approximately 136.00 carats total, the brooch measuring approximately 60.00 x 47.60 mm. Accompanied by a Verdura certificate of authenticity dated June 22, 2015 stating that the "Shooting Star" brooch is circa 1944. 35.85 dwts. Property from the Estate of Frances Bowers, Lake Forest, Illinois $15,000-25,000
Sale 394 Lot 120 A Pair of Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Star Earclips, Verdura, Circa 1945, consisting of central star motif plaques and scattered bezel settings containing 30 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat total within surrounds composed of 12 round and oval cabochon cut sapphires weighing approximately 49.00 carats total, earclips measure approximately 28.60 x 25.40 mm. Accompanied by a Verdura certificate of authenticity dated June 22, 2015 stating that the "Star" earclips are circa 1945. 17.50 dwts. Property from the Estate of Frances Bowers, Lake Forest, Illinois $12,000-18,000
Sale 394 Lot 117 A Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Double Crescent Bracelet, Verdura, Circa 1945, the center composed of two interlocking crescent shape links in platinum containing 120 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.03 carats total, the bracelet of interlocking polished crescent shape links in yellow gold. Accompanied by a Verdura certificate of authenticity dated June 22, 2015 stating that the "Double Crescent" bracelet is circa 1945. 62.75 dwts. Property from the Estate of Frances Bowers, Lake Forest, Illinois $15,000-20,000
Sale 394 Lot 118 A Pair of Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Shell Brooches, Verdura, Circa 1947, in a nautiloid form, the recessed central platinum plaques and prong settings at the terminals containing 115 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.16 carats total within sculpted gold surrounds in a spiral design. Stamp: VERDURA. Accompanied by a Verdura certificate of authenticity dated June 22, 2015 stating that the "Shell" brooches are circa 1947. 29.85 dwts. Property from the Estate of Frances Bowers, Lake Forest, Illinois $12,000-18,000
Sale 394 Lot 116 A Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Dome Ring, Verdura, Circa 1945, the central platinum bombe section containing 140 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.97 carats total within a yellow gold wirework surround in a spiral motif. Accompanied by a Verdura certificate of authenticity, dated June 22, 2015, stating that the "Dome" ring, is circa 1945. 13.55 dwts. Property from the Estate of Frances Bowers, Lake Forest, Illinois $5,000-7,000
Sale 394 Lot 119 A Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Earclip, Verdura, a single earclip containing a central platinum bombe center pave set with 31 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats total within a fluted yellow gold surround. 7.50 dwts. Property from the Estate of Frances Bowers, Lake Forest, Illinois $3,000-5,000
Sale 421 Lot 60 An 18 Karat Gold and Labradorite Necklace, Verdura, consisting of 11 strands of labradorite beads measuring approximately 8.48 x 6.85 mm to 8.25 x 6.75 mm with a white gold openwork hook clasp. Stamp: 750 Verdura. Sale 421 Lot 61 A Pair of 18 Karat White Gold, Cultured and Mabe Pearl Earclips, Verdura, containing two bezel set mabe pearls measuring approximately 12.09-12.40 mm in diameter, surrounded by an alternating border of 16 black pearls measuring approximately 4.98-5.02 mm in diameter and 16 pearls measuring approximately 6.15-6.99 mm in diameter, the outer pearls each with outer polished caps. Stamp: Verdura 750 (maker's mark). Accompanied by a pouch signed Verdura. 17.80 dwts. $2,500-3,500 Accompanied by a pouch signed Verdura. $2,500-3,500
Sale 421 Lot 181 An 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Ring, Verdura, containing one oval shape cabochon cut rock crystal with a carved recessed grid pattern measuring approximately 21.59 x 21.78 mm, set within a fluted bezel above the openwork basketweave motif ring base. Stamp: Verdura. 21.40 dwts. $2,000-3,000 Sale 421 Lot 193 A Pair of 18 Karat Two Tone Gold, Cultured South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earclips, Verdura, containing two baroque pearls measuring approximately 17.73 x 14.66 mm and 17.37 x 13.74 mm respectively, the pearls studded with 10 bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.67 carat total. Stamp: Verdura. Accompanied by a pouch signed Verdura. 9.40 dwts. $3,000-5,000