
Morphy's Sept. 24 Fine Jewelry & Watches Auction Offers 357 Superlative Lots That Would Please Even the Most Discerning Bidders
Highlights: Oscar Heyman fancy colored diamond necklace; Bvlgari Serpenti Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K gold diamond bracelet with secret watch; 1959 Rolex GMT-Master gilt Bakelite "Pepsi" wristwatch
DENVER, Pa., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An incredible Oscar Heyman orange and yellow fancy colored diamond necklace, a rare and important Bvlgari Serpenti Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K gold diamond bracelet with a secret watch, and a 1959 Rolex GMT-Master gilt Bakelite "Pepsi" wristwatch are all expected to surpass six figures in Morphy's Fine Jewelry & Watches auction planned for September 24, live and online.
The 18K yellow gold and platinum Oscar Heyman natural fancy color diamond necklace with original black velvet Oscar Heyman presentation box and invoice is comprised of 95 cut-corner square diamonds with a total weight of 13.47cts, 21 princess-cut diamonds weighing 2.60cts, 36 square diamonds with a total weight of 2.93cts, and 571 assorted shaped fancy color diamonds. The estimate is $150,000-$250,000.
The rare Bvlgari Serpenti Jaeger-LeCoultre flexible three-coil diamond and ruby bangle bracelet in 18K yellow and white gold also carries a pre-sale estimate of $150,000-$250,000. It features 341 natural colorless diamonds (327 round and 14 pear) with an estimated total weight of 10.00cts, as well as two round cabochon ruby eyes. The lot includes the original Bvlgari box. Bidders will be astounded when they realize the snake's head on the bracelet hinges open at the mouth to reveal a hidden watch.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 38mm GMT-Master wristwatch, Reference 6542, is in all stainless steel with original red and blue Bakelite bezel insert, tropical black gilt dial and roulette date wheel. The inner case-back is marked "6542" and dated "IV.1958." The case is unpolished, showing moderate signs of wear consistent with age and use. The Bakelite insert has a warm glossy surface. Estimate: $120,000-$180,000
A stunning, 15-inch-long estate platinum emerald and diamond flower necklace consisting of seven pear-shaped faceted emeralds measuring from 14.5x9mm (largest) to 11.5x6.5mm (smallest), with an estimated total weight of 15.00cts, and 559 round brilliant cut near-colorless natural diamonds with an estimated total weight of 30.00cts, should bring $70,000-$100,000.
Anxious to slip onto an appreciative new finger, a14K white gold natural light brown diamond solitaire ring boasts one round brilliant-cut natural diamond weighing 7.87cts, graded Q/R color, very light brown, SI2 clarity. The ring is accompanied by an original GIA diamond grading report. The finger size is 7 and the gross weight is 5.2 grams. The estimate is $50,000-$80,000.
What lady wouldn't be proud to wear a platinum graduated natural diamond statement necklace with a total weight of 57.58ctw, accompanied by an original GGA appraisal report with an ERRV of $372,580? This show-stopper is 17½ inches long and marked "PT900." Estimate: $60,000-$90,000
On to the wrist, a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 40mm Day-Date wristwatch, Reference M228238-0054, is designed of solid 18K yellow gold with a fluted bezel and factory diamond-paved dial having 10 baguette-cut diamond hour markers. The 228238 was first introduced in 2022 and remains in production today. The gold "President" bracelet is fully linked, showing 11 screws. Estimate: $50,000-$75,000
Morphy's 357-lot Fine Jewelry & Watches auction will be held live at their flagship gallery located at 2000 North Reading Road in Denver, Pa. Start time is 9am ET. Preview weekdays by appointment from 9am-4pm local time starting one week before the auction; or on auction day from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live. For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email [email protected]. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.
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