FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 14, 2012
‘Diamonds Speak’ In Watch Auction HQ’s Sept. 30 Auction Debut
West Coast firm
specializes in top-tier jewels, timepieces for discriminating buyers
PORTLAND, Ore. – On Sept. 30, 2012, a new first-class
auction resource for luxury gems, jewelry and timepieces will become available
to buyers worldwide with the launch of Watch Auction HQ’s auction division. The
Portland-based company was formed from the 2011 merger of a private jewelry
wholesale firm and a boutique specialist in estate and privately acquired fine
jewelry. Businessman Nick Dillard and a prominent jeweler/gemologist are
partners in Watch Auction HQ, which deals only in fine jewelry and watches of
an especially high standard, as evidenced in the selection they’ve hand-chosen
for their Sept. 30 auction premiere.
“Our private clients are entertainment executives, business
owners and ‘captains of industry.’ They are sophisticated buyers who expect
exclusivity and a much higher level of customer support than they might receive
elsewhere,” said Dillard. “For instance, we recently sold his-and-her diamond
bezel bracelets to a movie industry executive and flew to Los Angeles to
deliver them personally to the client’s Beverly Hills residence. We’ve tailored
our auction model so it incorporates many of the white-glove extras our private
clients appreciate, such as lovely cases and packaging for all goods, and
complimentary Fed Ex shipment. In addition, auction bidders will have the
assurance of knowing that they are dealing with a company that has already
proven itself to be of utmost integrity.”
The 300-lot Sept. 30 auction titled ‘Diamonds Speak’ will be
structured as a timed online auction through LiveAuctioneers.com, with
additional bidding options to include phone and absentee bidding. Lots will
close consecutively after the start time of 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST).
Among the men’s timepieces to be offered are watches by
Audemars Piguet, Omega and Rolex. Leading the ladies’ watches is a highly
desirable diamond-bezel 18K gold Rolex Datejust model. Other ladies’ watches
include a stunning 18K yellow gold Lucien Picard contemporary design with 48
pavé diamonds on its face, 32 diamonds on the bezel and 240 diamonds on the
bracelet; and a chic 18K yellow gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with 134
diamonds on the bezel and diamond dial markers.
The ultimate fashion accessory that moves with ease from the
country club to a formal dance is the now-classic tennis bracelet. Watch
Auction HQ will offer to the highest bidder an elegant, mint-condition 14K gold
tennis bracelet set with 39 diamonds weighing approximately 10 carats.
Several other bracelets are worthy of special mention. A 18K
yellow gold custom design by David Freeland features a full carat of sparkling
diamonds set in a row alongside a circle of gold-framed opals. Also guaranteed
to turn heads is a superb Renaissance-style custom-designed bracelet of white
and yellow gold set with tourmalines and both square and round diamonds – total
weight: 62.2 grams. The third key lot amongst the bracelets is a hinged design
of cobalt-enameled 18K yellow gold fashioned as two intricately detailed,
ruby-eyed lions’ heads.
Another statement piece in the sale is an 18K yellow gold
and diamond necklace designed by Gabriel Barda. Its graceful motif features
gold “leaves” set with 60 round diamonds cumulatively weighing (approx.) 2
carats.
If there is a single jewel that can speak a thousand words,
it is the diamond solitaire, says Nick Dillard. “When a fine diamond is cut in
a special way, it shows off the jewel’s brilliance and can be the most
spectacular thing.” Just such an example in the Sept. 30 sale is the
marquise-cut solitaire diamond that serves as the focal point of a 14K yellow
gold ring. Ten channel-set diamonds accent he impressive center diamond within
a distinctive contemporary design.
Dillard said Watch Auction HQ will be introducing many
custom marketing features to its online sales, as well as a private club whose
members will receive an exclusive catalog containing “pieces to dazzle even the
most discriminating buyer – these items will be for members’ eyes only.”
Starting with the Sept. 30 auction, there will be a gift
drawing to accompany each Watch Auction HQ sale. No purchase is required.
Anyone who signs up to bid or to receive either the company’s e-mails or
e-catalog will automatically be entered for a chance to win a fine-jewelry item
or timepiece valued at no less than $500. The Sept. 30 auction-drawing prize is
a men’s 14K gold Longines vintage watch valued at $1,000.
“What we want to stress above all else is that customer
service is of prime importance to us. We answer every question and respond to
every phone call, e-mail and social media contact promptly and courteously. We
view each customer as a long-term business partner and want to build lasting
relationships with people who like to have fun and enjoy the finer things in
life,” Dillard said.
For information on any item in Watch Auction HQ’s Sept. 30
“Diamonds Speak” auction, or to arrange for a phone line on auction day, call
800-890-7780 or e-mail nick@watchauctionhq.com
or info@watchauctionhq.com.
Visit the company’s website at www.watchauctionhq.com.
View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the
Internet on auction day at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.
To view a brief video clip previewing Watch Auction HQ’s
Sept. 30 sale, click here:
CAPTION:
Ladies’ Tiffany and Co. 18K yellow gold watch with 134
diamonds on bezel, diamond markers on dial. Original Tiffany
box. Est. $5,500-$7,000. WatchAuctionHQ image.
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