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by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
L oyal auction devotees know a thing or two about the antique and vintage jewelry with wonderful top-condition
exquisite world of jewelry sales. Where else can one period aesthetics. “Our auctions provide a meticulously curated
glimpse such jaw-dropping arrays of rare, important environment where collectors can buy with confidence.”
jewelry by designers of every era? High jewelry at
auction may also have an intriguing provenance which adds to THE MORE YOU KNOW
its charisma and value. Attending auctions can widen a collector’s knowledge base
too. “For clients that know the value of their money and want
WHY IT’S GOOD to acquire fun and wearable jewelry at very fair prices, our
Buying at auction also means each item has been auctions provide a transparent marketplace that often shocks
carefully vetted—a value added detail not lost on serious first-time buyers with how reasonable lovely items can be had,”
jewelry collectors. One of the auction world’s superstars Eblen tells us.
is Leslie Hindman Auctioneers with a welcome presence
right here in Naples. We recently had a chance to chat with SPOT ON
Leslie Hindman’s director of Fine Jewelry and Timepieces The Naples woman enjoys a lively social life, and her
Alexander Eblen. style-sense is informed by a cultivated taste. Leslie Hindman
Auctions are a magnetic draw for jewelry aficionados. Auctioneers is that brilliant destination for all things luxe that
“Auctions are especially good for both discerning and serious complement her life---fine art, accessories for the home and
collectors as well as for the casual jewelry wearer,” Eblen says. of course storied jewels. Jewelry auctions occur in their other
Clients with refined tastes find signed works by top houses locations—but one can bid from remote of course. Stop by soon
especially the rarest gems that have been spared any kind and say hello to the experts there and pick up a complimentary
of treatment. Another niche, Eblen points out is acquiring catalog. Discover why they are such an ideal fit for Naples. 3

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