Alex Cooper to Host Unreserved Auction for Rare Jewelry Collection from the Estate of Noted American Author Barbara Mertz

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Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc., one of the largest auction houses in the mid-Atlantic, is excited to present the rare and exquisite collection of antique and ancient jewelry from the estate of award-winning author and Egyptologist, Barbara Mertz on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at 12 p.m. Buyers are invited to attend the auction online. This exceptional collection will feature pieces ranging from the 3rd century BC to the early 1900s. Sample Items for the unreserved auction include: • Rare antique natural alexandrite and diamond ring with cushion-shaped natural alexandrite, about 5.0 carats set in 9K gold surrounded by 20 old European cut diamonds • Ancient Egyptian gold and amethyst bead necklace with a rare amethyst Horus falcon pendant (Middle Kingdom) • Victorian floral brooch with 18 carats of old-mine cut diamonds (circa 1880) • Selection of Southwestern turquoise and silver jewelry