JEWELS SOLD WISELY: This Cartier diamond, platinum, and onyx pinecone brooch was sold at Rago Auctions for $514,000. Starting on January 10, all are welcome to schedule an appointment or drop in at Morven Museum and Garden between 1–3 p.m. to have their jewelry valuated by an appraiser from the leading U.S. auction house. Should you choose to sell, Rago will donate a percentage of its commission to Morven. 

Starting on January 10, Morven Museum and Garden will host free jewelry valuations by Katherine Van Dell, director of the jewelry department at Rago Auctions and a guest appraiser on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. The program continues on February 14 and every second Tuesday of the month thereafter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Should you choose to sell, Rago will donate a percentage of its commission to Morven.

“Unused heirlooms are a source of financing for vacations, tuition, or more jewelry,” says Katherine Van Dell, “Why not find out what the jewelry you’ll never wear is truly worth?”

“Morven is pleased to partner with our friends at Rago for this special program,” says Barbara Webb, Director of Development at Morven Museum and Garden, “Katherine and her team are uniquely qualified to assist you in understanding more about your jewelry and other family treasures.”

Katherine and her colleagues look forward to meeting clients in Princeton monthly. Call to schedule an appointment from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or, if you prefer, drop by between 1–3 p.m. when no appointment is necessary.

For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact Robin Harris at (609) 397-9374, ext. 119 or email robin@ragoarts.com. Should you wish to have one of Rago’s specialists come to Princeton to evaluate personal property other than jewelry (fine or decorative art, coins, silver, etc.), Rago can arrange that for you, as well, at Morven or in your home.

Rago is a leading U.S. auction house with $33 million in sales in 2015. It serves thousands of sellers and buyers yearly with global reach, personal service, and competitive commissions for single pieces, collections, and estates. Rago’s expertise encompasses 20th/21st century design; fine art; American, European, English, and Asian decorative arts and furnishings; fine jewelry, and coins/currency. An internationally known venue through which to buy and sell, it offers free valuations for personal property (from a single piece to collections), as well as USPAP compliant estate and appraisal services. Rago is located midway between Philadelphia and New York with satellite offices in Westchester/Connecticut.

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