Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Fashion & Jewelry Treasures on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 10:30 am PDT. The sale features over 205 lots, almost all for women – jewelry from various collectors and estates, and diverse designer fashions and accessories, almost all from the estate of Joan A. Nitis of San Francisco.
Jewelry lots include necklaces and chains; rings and a wedding band; bracelets, bangles and cuffs; pendants; brooches; earrings; wrist and pocket watches; safety pins; and sets, collections, and groups. Most are gold or silver; many are set with precious or semi-precious stones such as diamond, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, citrine, cultured or seed pearl, jade, blue or white topaz, opal, turquoise, blue zircon, amber, quartz, onyx, or moonstone. Other pieces include mother-of-pearl, trade beads, cameos, or hardstone. Noted jewelry names include Tiffany, Christian Dior, Kennth Jay Lane, Coro Craft, and Trifari Crown. There are also some collections, groupings or sets, including vintage and costume jewelry; and several Southwest or Native American pieces. Other items on offer are Bakelite or leather accessories, fine perfumes, Chanel makeup, a Waterman pen, several trinket and pill boxes, souvenirs from the Ritz Hotel in Paris, and several books.
From the estate of Joan A. Nitis is a wide selection of clothing and accessories, many from famed European designers. Clothing – much of it vintage – includes a wedding dress; lingerie; hats; veiled headbands; belts; a navy skirt suit; a child’s sailor suit; several silk dresses; a suede dress; designer swimwear, blouses, and sweaters; and corsage pins. There is an array of Emilio Pucci items – blouses, miniskirts, scarves, coverups, and a bikini. A leather and fur coat is by Bonnie Cashin and a fur stole by Kyi Kyi.
The accessories offerings are extensive. Among the scarf designers are Hermès, Ferragamo, Gucci, Paloma Picasso, and Ralph Lauren. The wide selection of purses, handbags, totes and wallets is from Gucci, Ferragamo, Kate Spade, Cole-Haan, DKNY, Paloma Picasso, and others. Footwear includes heels, loafers, sneakers, sandals and boots; many by Ferragamo, Charles Jourdan, Gucci, or Tod’s. The auction also features a variety of pieces from Louis Vuitton, including totes, a bag, suitcases, carryalls, and luggage sets. A Zero Halliburton suitcase is also on offer. Completing the auction is a 1963 portrait of Joan A. Nitis.
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