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6/24/2008 - Large Collection of Antique Jewelry and Gemstones to Cross the Auction Block
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Omaha, NE — June 24, 2008 — Proxibid, a premier provider of live auction webcasting services, today announced that Midwest Antiques & Collectibles has selected Proxibid as its provider of live Internet bidding for an upcoming auction featuring jewelry and gemstones. The auction will take place June 28 at 11:00 a.m. CDT in Keokuk, IA. Pre-bidding for this auction is already available at visit www.proxibid.com/midwestantiques.
This incredible auction features a 45-year-old collection of antique jewelry and gemstones. Available for live online bidding are hundreds of loose gemstones ready to be made into custom jewelry. Gems featured include amethyst, topaz, jade, garnets, aquamarine, and citrine. Several gems are very rare and extra time was spent verifying the weight and measurements of each stone.
A large variety of antique men and women’s jewelry will also cross the block during this auction. Several rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, and pins will also be included in the catalog. The collection consists of gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, opals, rubies, jade, and ivory. There is sure to be something for everyone.
Top items for this auction include:
• Lot #4 – Turquoise, sterling and bone necklace;
• Lot #8 – Diamond ring in 14 karat white gold, .25ct, size 7;
• Lot #11 – Antique ivory choker necklace with ivory rose pin;
• Lot #17 – Carved opal, 21.5ct;
• Lot #113 – Pear cut amethyst, 7.39ct, measures 11x16mm.
“These are some of the finest gems and minerals I have seen offered at auction in quite some time. The follow-up to this auction will showcase more diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and opals than I could ever mention,” said Charles Commander, owner of Midwest Antiques & Collectibles.
For more information about this auction, to view the up-coming online catalog or to register to bid, please visit www.proxibid.com/midwestantiques.
About Proxibid
Proxibid is the premier provider of live Internet auction webcasting services. With Proxibid, bidders have access to real auctions, with real auctioneers, from the comfort of their home or office. Bidders can view auction catalogs, post pre-bids and participate in real-time Internet bidding via Proxibid’s powerful auction portal. As a leading pioneer of live Internet bidding technology, Proxibid continues to lead the marketplace by offering an unparalleled level of customer service and support.
To learn more about Proxibid, please log on to www.proxibid.com.
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