Auction Location: 7101 York Ave S Suite 150, Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 612-581-6529
Lot Categories: Jewelry (157), Clothing, Shoes & Accessories (45)
Auction Closed
12/11/2024 07:10 pm
Closed
The BIGGEST & BRIGHEST one yet! All for YOU!
Get ready to dazzle! Our 8th Annual Merry & Bright Fine Jewelry Auction is here, and we’ve gone all out to make your holidays unforgettable!
Discover stunning treasures, from Rolex and Patek Philippe to Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, and Fendi.
Indulge in rare gems like Yellow, Pink, and Blue Diamonds, Alexandrite, Paraiba Tourmaline, Red Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Colombian Emeralds, and more. Brighten your holidays with amazing bling and start the New Year shining!
As a gift and to show our gratitude to you we are offering upgraded priority shipping at no extra charge! We want to make sure that you have plenty of time to wrap your treasured gifts to make the Holiday time merry and bright for the special people in your life (yes, even the gifts for yourself!).
| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Buyer's Premium | Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.00% | $1,500.00 | ||
This auction is contracted and managed by: Auction House
Manager: James Egge
There is a 15.00% BUYERS PREMIUM on this auction.
This auction is contracted and managed by Auction House and James Egge, Auctioneer (Lic 05-15-002). K-BID is the Dealer of Record. DLR #24714
This affiliate accepts: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Checks are not accepted.
***IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING!***
1. THERE IS NATIONWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR THIS AUCTION (SEE THE SHIPPING TAB FOR INFO). CALL (612) 581-6529 ON REMOVAL DAY TO ARRANGE SHIPPING.
2. WE ARE HANDLING THE REMOVAL AT OUR EDINA OFFICE IN SUITE 150 WHICH IS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. YOU CAN PARK ON EITHER SIDE OF THE BUILDING. NO NEED TO CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE, JUST COME WHEN YOU CAN.
3. INSPECTION/PREVIEW: PLEASE CALL KARATS BY AUCTION HOUSE WITH A LIST OF SPECIFIC LOTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT AND INSPECTION CAN BE ARRANGED. (612) 581-6529 WE CAN HOST A ZOOM CALL FOR A VIRTUAL INSPECTION IF YOU ARE OUT OF THE AREA.
4. ALL ITEMS STATED AS PLATINUM, GOLD (Yellow, White, 10k - 18k), PLATLITE, AND STERLING SILVER ARE GUARANTEED TO BE THOSE METALS; ALWAYS SOLID, NOT FILLED OR PLATED.
5. IF ANY ITEM IS LISTED AS DIAMOND IT IS GUARANTEED TO BE A GENUINE, NATURAL DIAMOND. IF ANY ITEM CONTAINS A KNOWN LAB GROWN DIAMOND THE DESCRIPTION WILL NOTE THAT THE DIAMOND IS LAB GROWN.
6. ANY GEMSTONES INCLUDING RUBIES, EMERALDS, SAPPHIRES, ALEXANDRITE, TANZANITE, AMETHYST, TOPAZ, CITRINE, MORGANITE, AND ALL OTHERS COULD BE EITHER NATURAL (NOTED AS NATURAL), LAB-CREATED, COLOR-ENHANCED, GLASS-FILLED, CRYSTALIZED, OR LASER-TREATED. ALL CARAT SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE AS MOUNTING PERMITS OBSERVATION BUT ARE GENERALLY WITHIN A 10% ACCEPTED GUIDELINES OF APPROXIMATION.
7. ALL APPRAISALS, ESTIMATES OF VALUE, AUCTION ESTIMATES, AND EVALUATIONS ARE THE OPINION OF THE INDIVIDUALS GIVING THE VALUE BASED ON CURRENT MARKET PRICE AT WHICH THE COMPARABLE MARKET JEWELRY MAY BE PURCHASED NEW IN A FINE JEWELRY STORE. IF AN APPRAISAL IS INCLUDED ON ANY ITEM OF JEWELRY IT IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE ONLY BASIS FOR PURCHASE, SALE, OR RESALE OF THE ITEM. AUCTION HOUSE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE RETAIL ESTIMATE, AUCTION ESTIMATE, or APPRAISED VALUE.
8. THERE ARE NO RETURNS ACCEPTED OR REFUNDS GIVEN. IT IS THE BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL, ASK QUESTIONS, SCHEDULE AN IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL INSPECTION, DO DUE DILIGENCE, RESEARCH, AND/OR GET CLARIFICATION BEFORE BIDDING. ONCE A BIDDER HAS WON THE ITEM THEY ARE OBLOGATED TO PAY FOR IT.
9. WHEN A RING IS LISTED AS RESIZABLE IT IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD THAT A QUALIFIED GOLDSMITH CAN RESIZE THE RING WITHIN 1 SIZE UP OR DOWN. FOR RINGS THAT NEED 1 1/4 SIZES OR MORE UP OR DOWN PLEASE CALL/TEXT (612) 581-6529 TO INQURE IF THE SPECIFIC RING IN CONSIDERATION CAN BE RESIZED BEYOND 1 SIZE UP OR DOWN.
Auction Terms Addendum
This auction is contracted and managed by an independent auctioneer. By placing a bid, you agree to both the auction-specific terms listed on this page and the K-BID User Terms and Agreements.
Platform Role
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Bidder Responsibilities
By placing a bid, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to comply with all applicable terms.
Inspection & Removal
Inspection dates and times are provided for every auction. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect items prior to bidding.
Removal day is not an inspection day.
Once an auction closes and an invoice is issued, the winning bidder is obligated to complete the purchase.
Item Condition
All items are sold “as is, where is,” with no guarantees or warranties. Buyers are responsible for their own due diligence.
Buyer’s Premium
If applicable, Buyer’s Premium caps are applied per item, not per invoice.
Auction Process
Compliance & Enforcement
Failure to comply with auction terms, including removal requirements, may result in suspension of bidding privileges.
If bidding privileges are suspended due to unpaid invoices:
Duplicate accounts will be deactivated. Suspected fraudulent activity may result in bid removal, account holds, or permanent suspension. K-BID reserves the right to refuse service to any user and may refer fraudulent behavior to appropriate authorities.
Seller Conduct
Sellers and their agents are strictly prohibited from bidding on their own items.
Sales Tax
Applicable sales tax will be collected by the independent auction company managing the auction.
JEWELRY
NATIONWIDE SHIPPING IS $10 (WHICH ALSO COVERS POSTAGE) NO MATTER HOW MANY LOTS YOU WIN. OPTIONAL INSURANCE IS EXTRA.
**HOLIDAY BONUS! We are upgrading your shipping to PRIORITY for no extra cost!
HANDBAGS, WATCHES & NON-JEWELRY ITEMS (ART GLASS, ETC)
(1 LOT) $18
(2-3 LOTS) $25
(4+ LOTS) $35
*Pick-up at our Edina store is always available for our fine jewelry & gem stone auctions. Auction invoices need to be paid for by 5pm on the listed removal day. You can pick-up any time on the removal day between the listed removal times OR schedule another weekday to pick-up.
