Jewelry & Watches

Hindman’s Jewelry & Watches specialists couple their passion with expertise to offer one of the most comprehensive approaches to selling jewelry and watches in the industry. Each piece that passes through our doors is carefully evaluated by a well-regarded team with over a century of combined experience. Selling jewelry and watches can be an emotionally charged undertaking, but we strive to make the process as respectful and seamless as possible—all while maximizing results.

Department Categories

Jewelry

Hindman’s Jewelry & Watches Department handles pieces from individuals, estates, and institutions. Known for achieving excellent selling results through a worldwide network of bidders, our marquee Important Jewelry auctions feature signed pieces by Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Verdura, among many others. We specialize in diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, and antique jewelry, with a focus on highlighting the most unique examples from all time periods.

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Watches

Our watch auctions feature vintage and contemporary collections, including tourbillons, annual and perpetual calendars. They showcase works from brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Omega, Breitling, Hublot, Cartier, Franck Muller, IWC, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and many more.

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Jewelry

Hindman’s Jewelry & Watches Department handles pieces from individuals, estates, and institutions. Known for achieving excellent selling results through a worldwide network of bidders, our marquee Important Jewelry auctions feature signed pieces by Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Verdura, among many others. We specialize in diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, and antique jewelry, with a focus on highlighting the most unique examples from all time periods.

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Watches

Our watch auctions feature vintage and contemporary collections, including tourbillons, annual and perpetual calendars. They showcase works from brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Omega, Breitling, Hublot, Cartier, Franck Muller, IWC, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and many more.

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Jewelry

Hindman’s Jewelry & Watches Department handles pieces from individuals, estates, and institutions. Known for achieving excellent selling results through a worldwide network of bidders, our marquee Important Jewelry auctions feature signed pieces by Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Verdura, among many others. We specialize in diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, and antique jewelry, with a focus on highlighting the most unique examples from all time periods.

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Watches

Our watch auctions feature vintage and contemporary collections, including tourbillons, annual and perpetual calendars. They showcase works from brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Omega, Breitling, Hublot, Cartier, Franck Muller, IWC, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and many more.

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Department Highlights

ANTIQUE, RUSSIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NÉCESSAIRE
ANTIQUE, RUSSIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NÉCESSAIRE 
Sold For
$275,000
An Important 31.61 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond,
An Important 31.61 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond,
Sold For
$744,500
An Important Platinum and Diamond Ring, by Graff
An Important Platinum and Diamond Ring, Graff,
6.60 dwts.
Sold For
$492,500
A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND RING, BY TAFFIN
A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND RING, BY TAFFIN
Sold For
$387,500
AN IMPORTANT BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
AN IMPORTANT BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
Sold For
$287,500
AN IMPORTANT ANTIQUE, COLOR-CHANGE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GILLOT
AN IMPORTANT ANTIQUE, COLOR-CHANGE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GILLOT
Sold For
$256,250
A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION 'FELIPE MASSA' WRISTWATCH
A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION 'FELIPE MASSA' WRISTWATCH
Sold For
$100,000
VERDURA, YELLOW GOLD, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND 'SUNBURST' CUFF BRACELET
VERDURA, YELLOW GOLD, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND 'SUNBURST' CUFF BRACELET
Sold For
$43,750
ROLEX, REF. 6542 18K YELLOW GOLD 'OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1959
ROLEX, REF. 6542 18K YELLOW GOLD 'OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1959
Sold For
$75,000
ANTIQUE, RUSSIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NÉCESSAIRE
ANTIQUE, RUSSIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NÉCESSAIRE 
Sold For
$275,000
An Important 31.61 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond,
An Important 31.61 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond,
Sold For
$744,500
An Important Platinum and Diamond Ring, by Graff
An Important Platinum and Diamond Ring, Graff,
6.60 dwts.
Sold For
$492,500
A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND RING, BY TAFFIN
A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND RING, BY TAFFIN
Sold For
$387,500
AN IMPORTANT BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
AN IMPORTANT BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
Sold For
$287,500
AN IMPORTANT ANTIQUE, COLOR-CHANGE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GILLOT
AN IMPORTANT ANTIQUE, COLOR-CHANGE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GILLOT
Sold For
$256,250
A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION 'FELIPE MASSA' WRISTWATCH
A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION 'FELIPE MASSA' WRISTWATCH
Sold For
$100,000
VERDURA, YELLOW GOLD, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND 'SUNBURST' CUFF BRACELET
VERDURA, YELLOW GOLD, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND 'SUNBURST' CUFF BRACELET
Sold For
$43,750
ROLEX, REF. 6542 18K YELLOW GOLD 'OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1959
ROLEX, REF. 6542 18K YELLOW GOLD 'OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1959
Sold For
$75,000
ANTIQUE, RUSSIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NÉCESSAIRE
ANTIQUE, RUSSIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NÉCESSAIRE 
Sold For
$275,000
An Important 31.61 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond,
An Important 31.61 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond,
Sold For
$744,500
An Important Platinum and Diamond Ring, by Graff
An Important Platinum and Diamond Ring, Graff,
6.60 dwts.
Sold For
$492,500
A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND RING, BY TAFFIN
A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND RING, BY TAFFIN
Sold For
$387,500
AN IMPORTANT BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
AN IMPORTANT BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
Sold For
$287,500
AN IMPORTANT ANTIQUE, COLOR-CHANGE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GILLOT
AN IMPORTANT ANTIQUE, COLOR-CHANGE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GILLOT
Sold For
$256,250
A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION 'FELIPE MASSA' WRISTWATCH
A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION 'FELIPE MASSA' WRISTWATCH
Sold For
$100,000
VERDURA, YELLOW GOLD, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND 'SUNBURST' CUFF BRACELET
VERDURA, YELLOW GOLD, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND 'SUNBURST' CUFF BRACELET
Sold For
$43,750
ROLEX, REF. 6542 18K YELLOW GOLD 'OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1959
ROLEX, REF. 6542 18K YELLOW GOLD 'OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1959
Sold For
$75,000
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Ruth Thuston, GG
Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches
Karina Hammer, GG
Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches
Sean Johnson
Senior Specialist, Watches
Leslie Roskind, GG
Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches
April Matteini, GG
Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry
Katie Guilbault, GG
Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches
Marisa Palmer, GG
Senior Appraiser, Jewelry & Watches

Auction Specialists

Reginald Brack

Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Watches

Ruth Thuston, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

Karina Hammer, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

Sean Johnson

Senior Specialist, Watches

Leslie Roskind, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

April Matteini, GG

Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry

Katie Guilbault, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

Marisa Palmer, GG

Senior Appraiser, Jewelry & Watches

Madeline Schroeder, GG

Associate Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

Request a Complimentary Estimate

You are welcome to submit items electronically or to contact any of our offices below directly. Our specialists are eager to help you learn more about your collection and current auction sale estimates. To begin an estimate, our specialists will need:

At least 3 photos
Detailed description
Signatures or mark details
Request An Estimate

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