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Smoky-Quartz Gold Armlet Sells on Bares für Rares After Lively Bidding

Dealer Susanne Steiger secures the mid-century heirloom following an expert valuation.

Overview

  • Rena and Andreas from Hamburg presented a family armlet set with a very large faceted smoky quartz that Dr. Heide Rezepa-Zabel dated to the 1950s–1960s.
  • The expert estimated the piece at about €3,300–€3,400 and noted a gold melt value near €3,100 for the 585-gold construction.
  • Coverage concurs that Susanne Steiger bought the armlet, with outlets reporting either a €3,200 deal or a negotiated €3,300.
  • Rezepa-Zabel traced the filigree style to Southern Italy and Northern Portugal, suggesting Portuguese manufacture later post-stamped 585 for export.
  • The sellers said the proceeds will help fund a planned world trip, as the episode also featured appraisals of an AEG heater, a shell cameo brooch and a Rosenthal fawn.