From $10,000 to $2 million: Here are some of the luxury items for sale at Christie's new Palm Beach exhibition

Jodie Wagner, Palm Beach Daily News
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Wine, handbags, jewelry and watches are the focal point of a new exhibition at Christie's Palm Beach.

LUXURY, a collection of exclusive, high-end items available for purchase through auction and private sale platforms, will be on display through March 15 at Christies' 1,700-square-foot location at 247 Worth Ave.

The space, which debuted in January, is open through April.

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"We are committed to bringing the best of Christie’s in a broad range of collecting categories to appeal to our clients’ interests in Palm Beach," said Cathy Busch, Christie's deputy chairman. "This season we are exhibiting iconic collections such as the collection of fashion legend André Leon Talley, private sale objects such as watches and handbags for immediate purchase, and top auction highlights that will come up for sale this spring.

"We hope to engage with our clients in meaningful ways as they savor the season here and this dynamic community.”

The LUXURY collection is the third of four that will be exhibited at Christie's Palm Beach gallery.

These 18k Jar Gold earrings have an estimated value of $25,000 to $35,000.
These 18k Jar Gold earrings have an estimated value of $25,000 to $35,000.

An exhibition of items owned by Talley, a legendary fashion editor, debuted in January, and "Masters of Color," a private selling exhibition, followed in February. A single-owner collection will close the season in April.

Here are the four collecting categories of items that will be included in the LUXURY exhibition at Christie's and how shoppers can purchase or place bids on them:

Jewelry offerings include a 77-carat Kashmir sapphire

This sapphire and diamond ring featuring a Kashmir sapphire of 77.67 carats, round diamonds and platinum has an estimated value of between $2 million and $4 million.
This sapphire and diamond ring featuring a Kashmir sapphire of 77.67 carats, round diamonds and platinum has an estimated value of between $2 million and $4 million.

  • About 60 pieces will be showcased. Those items are included in an online auction that runs April 10-21. A total of 150 pieces are part of the sale.

  • Prices range from $10,000 to $2 million.

  • Items include a 77-carat Kashmir sapphire; a Van Cleef & Arpels wood and gold necklace from the 1970s; Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël earrings; a La Cloche bracelet; a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings that are set with diamonds and blue, purple and pink spinels; and signed jewels from Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and JAR.

  • To bid, visit www.christies.com.

These Van Cleef and Arpels Spinel Diamond and Colored Sapphire Enchantment earrings have an estimated value of $60,000 to 80,000.
These Van Cleef and Arpels Spinel Diamond and Colored Sapphire Enchantment earrings have an estimated value of $60,000 to 80,000.

Watch prices range from $20,000 to $250,000

  • Twelve watches are available for immediate purchase through Christie's private sales platform.

  • Brands include Patek Philippe, Rolex, F.P. Journe, Piaget and Franck Muller.

  • Styles are men's, women's and unisex.

  • The collection includes vintage pieces from the 1960s and '70s through today.

  • Prices range from $20,000 to $250,000.

This Rolex luxury watch was sold through a private sale for $250,000.
This Rolex luxury watch was sold through a private sale for $250,000.
This Van Cleef and Arpels Snakewood and Gold necklace has an estimated value of between $30,000 and $50,000.
This Van Cleef and Arpels Snakewood and Gold necklace has an estimated value of between $30,000 and $50,000.

Handbags are $20,000 to $50,000

  • Nine items are available for immediate purchase through Christie's private sales platform.

  • Pieces include a variety of Hermès handbags such as a Matte Mimosa Constance; a Custom Mushroom & Etoupe Mini Kelly 20 II; and a limited edition Framboise Berline Sellier Kelly.

  • Prices range from $20,000 to $50,000

Want wine? An expert will be on hand to discuss

This gold Audemars Piguet luxury watch was sold for $170,000 through a private sale.
This gold Audemars Piguet luxury watch was sold for $170,000 through a private sale.

  • Adam Schneider, Christie's associate specialist in the company's wine department, is available to discuss upcoming auctions and opportunities for future consignments.

  • One of the two auctions will be a single owner collection.

  • Both auctions will be announced in the coming weeks.

Brett Sherlock, from left, a Christie's international consultant; Henry Ishikawa, a cataloguer in Christie's watches department; Jacqueline DiSante, a specialist in Christie's jewelry department; and Cathy Busch, Christie's deputy chairman, were at the company's Palm Beach location Tuesday for the first day of its LUXURY exhibition.
Brett Sherlock, from left, a Christie's international consultant; Henry Ishikawa, a cataloguer in Christie's watches department; Jacqueline DiSante, a specialist in Christie's jewelry department; and Cathy Busch, Christie's deputy chairman, were at the company's Palm Beach location Tuesday for the first day of its LUXURY exhibition.

With the exception of wine, Christie's clients have the option of shopping the company's LUXURY exhibition through its auction or private sale platforms, Busch said.

"Clients can choose which platform they're most comfortable with," she said. "All of the jewelry will be sold by auction, and the handbags and watches will be sold as part of our private sales platform. We're aiming to bring the best of Christie's down to Palm Beach always, every season we're here. We want to be able to make our clients comfortable to purchase in whatever way they wish."

Jewelry, watch and wine specialists will be on site during the exhibition to meet with clients, Christie's said. Private appointments also are available for clients who wish to purchase or consign their personal items.

"It's a great opportunity for clients to get to know our specialists and all the knowledge that they have, and possibly consign or sell with Christie's," Busch said.

Christie's Palm Beach is open to the public, and there is no admission fee. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information, visit www.christies.com.

Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@pbdailynews.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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