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THE WORLD’S ONLY NO-RISK<br />
FINE JEWELRY AUCTION<br />
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My trust with Fortuna is 110%,<br />
and they are the friendliest<br />
people in the business.<br />
ELI FREI, NEW YORK
The Story of Fortuna<br />
THE WORLD’S ONLY NO-RISK FINE JEWELRY AUCTION<br />
We’ve built Fortuna around a single<br />
mission: to help clients sell jewelry for the<br />
highest amount possible, with no risk.<br />
Several years ago, we had grown a<br />
successful business in jewelry wholesale<br />
and retail. When it came to appraising,<br />
buying, and selling jewelry, we were quite<br />
confident.<br />
Then one day, a customer needed our<br />
help selling an imperial Chinese jade<br />
sculpture. Selling Asian art was new for<br />
us, so we did what we thought best: We<br />
consigned it to one of the world’s largest<br />
auction houses. We truly believed it<br />
would sell.<br />
Fortuna’s owners (L-R), Maria Saxon, John Saxon,<br />
Seth Holehouse, and Anna Lin<br />
It didn’t. The piece sat with the auction house for 6 months, and on top of our disappointment we<br />
were charged over $2,000 in fees.<br />
We painfully learned firsthand how vulnerable sellers can be in areas outside of their expertise. When<br />
someone needs to sell jewelry—whether as a result of a death in the family, financial difficulty, or even<br />
to fund a child’s education—they should not have to deal with the risk of hefty auction fees, even when<br />
their jewelry does not sell, or low offers and often questionable tactics from jewelry buyers.<br />
Having experienced our own loss, we made the commitment to eliminate that risk for our clients.<br />
That’s why we have zero fees for photography, insurance, cataloging, marketing, or unsold lots.<br />
We will put your jewelry in front of millions of potential buyers globally, and if it doesn’t sell for the<br />
price you want, you owe us nothing.<br />
If you would like to set up a free jewelry valuation, call us today. We genuinely look forward to<br />
serving you.<br />
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I’ve saved $30,000 in fees over the years,<br />
and Fortuna makes good money for me.<br />
At one point Fortuna sold $165,000 worth of<br />
jewelry from my clients.<br />
DEBORAH ALEXANDER, APPRAISER, TEXAS<br />
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Why Consign with Us?<br />
1.<br />
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3.<br />
Global Exposure with Zero Risk<br />
After you consign your jewelry, our team of specialists will research, photograph, and<br />
market the collection globally. If the jewelry does not sell for the minimum price that you<br />
agree with, we return it to you with no fees at all. This is unprecedented in an industry<br />
where the norm is to charge the sellers costly fees—even when the jewelry doesn’t sell.<br />
We Help You Get More Money<br />
Because Fortuna specializes in fine jewelry, our network of jewelry buyers is extensive,<br />
with bidders in over 30 countries. We also have a unique strength in selling to our large<br />
network of clients across Asia, where we have been traveling and doing business for<br />
over a decade.<br />
Consigning with Fortuna is Easy<br />
Submit photos for evaluation straight from your smartphone or computer. Access our<br />
jewelry experts without leaving your home, whether you want an opinion on a single<br />
piece or an entire collection. Also, unlike other auction houses that pick only the best<br />
jewelry from an estate, we commit to helping you sell your entire collection.<br />
Opposite page: 18k yellow gold and diamond necklace by Bulgari. Sold for $89,500 at auction.<br />
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Seth and Anna are so honest and transparent,<br />
and that’s so refreshing in our industry. They<br />
always have everyone’s interest in mind.<br />
LYNN WOLF, JUST APPRAISERS, NEW YORK
How to Consign<br />
Consignment begins with a valuation of your<br />
jewelry. While it’s better to see the pieces in<br />
person, we can give you an approximation of<br />
the value through photos.<br />
After a valuation, we will work with you to determine reserve<br />
prices for the pieces you choose to consign.<br />
IN PERSON<br />
You can make an appointment to visit us at our Fifth Avenue<br />
office in New York City.<br />
ONLINE<br />
Submit your photos and jewelry information via our online<br />
form and we’ll contact you with a valuation.<br />
MAIL IN<br />
Mail us your jewelry for valuation and we’ll mail back what<br />
you don’t wish to consign. We can also arrange an insured<br />
pick-up of your items.<br />
AT YOUR LOCATION<br />
If for reasons of health, distance, or jewelry collection size, we<br />
can arrange to visit you in person.<br />
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What to Consign<br />
Whether you have a single piece of jewelry or an entire estate collection, we will work<br />
with you to sell every item. We accept all calibers of fine jewelry. Bring in your pieces<br />
or send us photos—we’ll discuss the best ways to find buyers for each piece, whether<br />
through auction, private retail, or other means.<br />
TYPES OF JEWELRY WE ACCEPT<br />
• Antique to Modern<br />
• Earrings<br />
• Necklaces<br />
• Rings<br />
• Bracelets<br />
• Brooches<br />
• Watches<br />
• Loose Stones<br />
• Cuff Links<br />
• Desk Clocks<br />
• Precious Metal<br />
Compacts<br />
• Precious Metal Purses<br />
• Jeweled Sculptures<br />
• Other Objets D’art<br />
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond bracelet.<br />
Sold for $22,800 at auction.<br />
7.05ct fancy yellow diamond ring. Sold for $66,000 at auction.<br />
Tiffany 6.01ct I VS1 diamond ring. Sold for $90,000 at auction.<br />
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TYPES OF BRANDS<br />
• J. E. Caldwell<br />
• Cartier<br />
• Van Cleef & Arpels<br />
• Baily Banks & Biddle<br />
• Tiffany & Co.<br />
• Bulgari<br />
• David Webb<br />
• Marcus & Co.<br />
• LaCloche<br />
• Oscar Heyman & Bros<br />
• Boucheron<br />
• Buccellati<br />
• Lalique<br />
• Aucoc<br />
• Fabergé<br />
• Chaumet<br />
• Harry Winston<br />
• Seaman Schepps<br />
• Mauboussin<br />
• Patek Phillipe<br />
• Louis Comfort Tiffany<br />
• Graff<br />
• Castellani<br />
• Rolex<br />
• Chopard<br />
• Dreicer & Co.<br />
• Aletto Brothers<br />
• Rene Boivon<br />
• Lalaounis<br />
• Child & Child<br />
• Paul Flato<br />
• Marina B<br />
• David Yurman<br />
• Nardi<br />
• Mikimoto<br />
• Verdura<br />
TYPES OF MATERIALS<br />
• Diamond<br />
• Colored Diamond<br />
• Ruby<br />
• Sapphire<br />
• Emerald<br />
• Opal<br />
• Aquamarine<br />
• Citrine<br />
• Peridot<br />
• Garnet<br />
• Star Sapphire<br />
• Star Ruby<br />
• Alexandrite<br />
• Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl<br />
• Tourmaline<br />
• Cultured Pearls<br />
• Natural Pearls<br />
• Lapis Lazuli<br />
• Jade<br />
• Coral<br />
• Ivory<br />
• Platinum<br />
• Gold<br />
• Silver<br />
Vintage Rolex 18K<br />
gold Submariner<br />
men’s watch. Sold for<br />
$18,000 at auction.<br />
Erté lapis and<br />
mother of pearl<br />
pendant. Sold for<br />
$2,952 at auction.<br />
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Stand out<br />
with Fortuna<br />
Unlike large general auction houses,<br />
Fortuna specializes in one thing: fine jewelry.<br />
By working with one of the world’s few auctions houses that deals<br />
only with fine jewelry, you have access to a specialized team with<br />
decades of experience assessing the quality and value of jewelry,<br />
and the best way to sell it. In addition to our strength in jewelry,<br />
there are many other ways you will benefit:<br />
• We’re on the side of the seller—If the jewelry does not sell for the<br />
minimum price that you agree with, we return it to you with no<br />
fees at all.<br />
• Bidders from over 30 countries join live, over the phone, and<br />
online via our trusted bidding platforms, thus greatly increasing<br />
your jewelry’s exposure to buyers.<br />
• We have a unique strength in selling to our large network of loyal<br />
clients across Asia, where we’ve been traveling and doing business<br />
for over a decade.<br />
• Unlike a gold buyer, we see the jewelry for more than the sum of<br />
its parts. When we conduct valuations, we’re looking at style, era,<br />
and workmanship above all else.<br />
• Our agility allows us to turn around transactions faster, meaning<br />
you can keep your jewelry longer and get paid sooner.<br />
Marianne Ostier<br />
Platinum and<br />
Diamond Brooch.<br />
Sold for $15,990<br />
at auction.<br />
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Our Services<br />
In addition to auctions,<br />
we offer the following:<br />
OUTRIGHT PURCHASE<br />
For clients that need an immediate<br />
payment for a small collection of<br />
jewelry or an entire estate.<br />
PRIVATE SALES<br />
For clients that wish to buy or sell<br />
outside of the auction venue, we offer<br />
discreet private sales, allowing both<br />
the sellers and buyers to participate<br />
anonymously.<br />
AUCTION ADVANCE<br />
For certain jewelry, we can offer a<br />
payment advance of the reserve<br />
price. If the item sells above the<br />
reserve, you get the additional money<br />
minus a small commission. If there are<br />
no successful bidders, you keep the<br />
money.<br />
APPRAISALS AND VALUATION<br />
We help you understand your<br />
jewelry’s fair market value, and<br />
if needed, provide necessary<br />
paperwork.<br />
Contact Us<br />
608 Fifth Ave. Ste. 506<br />
New York, NY 10020<br />
212-389-9040<br />
Jewelry@FortunaAuction.com<br />
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David Webb diamond<br />
platinum and gold necklace.<br />
Sold for $54,900 at auction.
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