Executive Chairman Richard Baker will take over the role as rumors swirl that a bankruptcy filing is imminent for the troubled retailer.
Rapaport NY sale to offer estate, signed lots
Rapaport Auctions has released its jewelry sale dates for the remainder of the year, beginning with an auction scheduled for Nov. 11 to 19 in New York.
New York--Rapaport Auctions has released its jewelry sale dates for the remainder of the year, beginning with an auction scheduled for Nov. 11 to 19 in New York.
The sale will offer closeout, estate and signed jewelry sourced from pawnshops and retailers “seeking to achieve fair market value for their jewelry,” Rapaport said.
The auction is scheduled to take place at Rapaport’s New York office from Nov. 11 to 15, and at the New York IWJG Show from Nov. 18 to 19. All bids are due by Nov. 19.
To participate in the auction, bidders must become a Rapaport trading member by registering on the Rapaport website. Potential buyers must be on-site to view the lots, and a deposit of 10 percent of total bid values is required for submitting bids, with a maximum deposit of $25,000.
Auction dates for the remainder of the year are:
Single stone auction, New York and Israel, Nov. 12 to 20
Nov. 12 to 14, New York
Nov. 17 to 20, Israel
Melee auction, New York and Hong Kong, Nov. 19 to 28
Nov. 19 to 21, New York
Nov. 25 to 28, Hong Kong
Single stone auction, New York and Israel, Dec. 3 to 11
Dec. 3 to 5, New York
Dec. 8 to 11, Israel
To schedule an appointment or find additional information, contact Malki Meiri at 646-572-8554 or at malki.meiri@diamonds.net.
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