iGavel.com Features Summer Jewelry Auction by Potomac Estate Jewelers June 13 – July 1

New York, NY, June 18, 2008 --(PR.com)-- iGavel.com and Potomac Estate Jewelers are gearing up for their highly anticipated Summer Jewelry Auction, featuring property from prominent Washington D.C. estates. The auction, Potomac Estate Jewelers’ first on the iGavel site, kicks off June 13th and runs through July 1st. Bidding is expected to be intense. iGavel’s last two jewelry auctions drew a substantial new audience thanks to the quality of items and a growing web presence.

Among the highlights of the 2008 Summer Jewelry Auction is a platinum diamond gem brooch in the shape of a flower basket, starting at $8,000. The piece contains 25 round diamonds weighing approximately 5 cts., one large pear–shaped diamond (approx. 1.40 cts.), and variety of other diamonds and rubies. Joining the exquisite flower brooch is a beautiful 18 karat white gold sapphire panther brooch (approx. 12.88 cts.), starting at $5,000. The panther, stamped 750, sees through two emerald eyes and is adorned with pave-set sapphires. Also up for bid, an 18 karat white gold diamond sapphire fish brooch/pendant estimated to hammer at anywhere from $4,000 to $5,000. The Cantamessa, Italy signed piece boasts pave–set diamonds weighing about 2.28 cts., and 5.64 cts. of pave–set sapphires. Rounding out the highlights is a long uniform diamond clasp cultured pearl strand, priced to sell anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500, and a heavy 18 karat yellow gold link bracelet, stamped 750, weighing a massive 6.5 oz., starting at $4,000.

Potomac Estate Jewelers offers a wide variety of rare and unique pieces of estate and antique jewelry in the heart of Potomac, Maryland. Matthew Stuart, President of Potomac Estate Jewelers, was previously with Butterfields and Greg Martin Auctions in San Francisco, California before settling in Maryland. Potomac Estate Jewelers offers a complete range of services to appraise, value, market and auction antique and estate jewelry. Situated in a private upstairs gallery within Potomac Village Antiques, Potomac’s GIA Graduate Gemologists provide detailed descriptions of all jewelry, including material type, material weight, period or style, as well as maker and provenance, if known. For more information about Potomac Estate Jewelers please visit their website at www.potomacestatejewelers.com. The company can also be reached at 301-765-0006 or by email at info@potomacestatejewelers.com.

iGavel.com is a leader in online art auctions, offering collectors and dealers high quality fine art, antiques and collectibles guaranteed for authenticity and condition. iGavel auctions are modeled on the traditional live auction format, where each lot includes detailed photographic images, a professional description, and an accurate condition report.

Lark E. Mason - President of iGavel - is a frequent guest appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow, was formerly a Senior Vice President with Sotheby's Chinese Works of Art Department, and Director of Online Auctions for Sothebys.com.

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