Specialist

Ann Limer Lange 

Senior Vice President / Executive Director, Jewelry

Ann Lange joined Doyle in 2004 as a gemologist and jewelry appraiser. She is responsible for valuing a wide range of property including 19th century, period and contemporary jewelry as well as diamonds and colored stones. She frequently participates in estate appraisals and contributes to collecting property for upcoming jewelry sales.

Prior to joining Doyle, Ann was Vice President and Director of the Arcade Fine Jewelry Division at Sotheby's for fifteen years. She has also acted as a consultant in private sales and in the wholesale jewelry business.

Ann received a Bachelor of Arts in French from Boston University. After working in her family's jewelry business, she earned a Graduate Gemological Certificate at the Gemological Institute of America.

Current & Upcoming Auctions

 
Jewelry Online

Jewelry Online

Starts: Oct 10, 2023 10:00 EST
Ends: Oct 17, 2023 10:00 EST

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Date: Oct 25, 2023 12:00 EST


Jewelry Online

Jewelry Online

Starts: Nov 7, 2023 10:00 EST
Ends: Nov 14, 2023 10:00 EST

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Date: Nov 16, 2023 12:00 EST

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Date: Dec 13, 2023 12:00 EST

Important Jewelry

Important Jewelry

Date: Dec 14, 2023 12:00 EST

Jewelry Online

Jewelry Online

Starts: Dec 12, 2023 10:00 EST
Ends: Dec 19, 2023 10:00 EST

featured stories

The Estate of Renee Meyers

The Estate of Renee Meyers

Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of Renee Meyers as a feature of the Important Jewelry sale on June 22.

 
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The Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau

The Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau

Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau in select upcoming auctions.

 
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The House of Marchak

The House of Marchak

Specialist Martha Garcia chronicles the fascinating history of the acclaimed jewelry firm established by Joseph Marchak in 1878.

 
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Jean Schlumberger: The Jeweler's Eye

Jean Schlumberger: The Jeweler's Eye

Specialist Katherine Van Dell profiles Jean Schlumberger, the jeweler whose name is synonymous with Tiffany & Co.'s bold and innovative 20th century designs.

 
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Donald Claflin: The Jeweler's Eye

Donald Claflin: The Jeweler's Eye

Martha Garcia profiles the New York jewelry designer Donald Claflin and his distinctive and whimsical creations for Tiffany & Co.

 
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The Estate of June Marston Dyson

The Estate of June Marston Dyson

Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of June Marston Dyson, a pioneering woman in the legal profession and a generous donor to many of New York's cultural institutions.

 
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The Collection of Dora Jane Janson

The Collection of Dora Jane Janson

Katherine Van Dell profiles the jewelry historian Dora Jane Janson and examines a rare and important bracelet by Rene Lalique that highlights her collection.

 
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Jewelry as Wearable Art

Jewelry as Wearable Art

Katherine Van Dell examines stunning examples of studio craft jewelry from the Estate of prominent collector and Met donor Jacqueline Loewe Fowler.

 
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