Jul 23, 2026 12:00 EST
Fine Jewelry
64
Platinum, Diamond, Demantoid Garnet and Black Enamel Stork Brooch
Estate of Shermane Billingsley, Heir to the Stork Club Legacy
39 single-cut and 68 baguette diamonds ap. 2.15 cts., small round demantoid garnet eyes, minor enamel loss, ap. 11.2 dwts.
$2,000 - $3,000
Estate of Shermane Billingsley, Heir to the Stork Club Legacy
39 single-cut and 68 baguette diamonds ap. 2.15 cts., small round demantoid garnet eyes, minor enamel loss, ap. 11.2 dwts.
Diamonds: H-I-VS, several SI.
Demantoid garnets: bright saturated slightly limey green, moderately included.
Minor enamel loss at edge of hat.
2 5/16 x 1 9/16 inches.
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Auction: Fine Jewelry, Jul 23, 2026
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Auction of Fine Jewelry on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Noon
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
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We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Evaluations of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle will hold an auction of Fine Jewelry on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Noon. This exciting sale showcases an array of sparkling diamond rings, as well as stylish jewelry by such makers as Asprey, Bulgari, Cartier, Gucci, Seaman Schepps, Zolotas and Tiffany & Co. and fine watches by Rolex, Piaget and Patek Philippe. Exciting opportunities abound for seasoned buyers and new collectors alike in this popular sale category!
The Estate of Shermane Billingsley, Heir to the Stork Club Legacy
From the 1930s through the 1950s, the legendary Stork Club stood at the center of New York’s social world, where Hollywood royalty, the wealthy elite, political power players, and international café society mingled under the watchful eye of its charismatic owner, Sherman Billingsley. His youngest daughter, Shermane Billingsley (1944-2023), grew up immersed in the glittering world of the Stork Club and became its devoted historian, spending decades preserving and sharing its legacy. Jewelry from the Estate of Shermane Billingsley features a whimsical diamond stork brooch sporting a black enamel top hat—a stylish tribute to the wit, sophistication and glamour that made the Stork Club one of the most celebrated nightclubs of its era (view lots). Additional jewelry will be offered in Jewelry Online on July 21 (more).
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