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More than 4,000 pieces of jewelry up for bid on GSA Auctions

ATLANTA — Gold, silver, diamonds and more are hitting the auction block during GSA Auctions’ Gold and Silver End of Summer Jewelry Sale, hosted by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Bidding on 27 lots of jewelry, featuring more than 4,000 pieces of gold and silver necklaces, bracelets, earrings and gemstone pendants, opens Aug. 27, 2021, at  7 p.m. ET on the GSA Auctions website. The auction event ends Sep. 3, 2021.

Collection highlights:

  • A set of diamond stud earrings with an estimated weight of 2.80 carats mounted on 14-karat white gold.

  • One lot in this auction includes 64 bracelets, all made of 14-karat yellow gold.

  • A ladies 14-karat yellow gold bracelet with 43 square semi-precious stones—an overall weight of 12.9 grams.

Out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, GSA is unable to host an inspection day for its jewelry auction. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review item descriptions and all available photography thoroughly prior to placing a bid.  

GSA Auctions is the federal government’s online clearinghouse for surplus federally owned assets, ensuring maximum value for customer agencies and American taxpayers. Items available for bid through the GSA Auction platform can come from a wide range of sources, including surplus government equipment, forfeited property and gifts from foreign governments.

About GSA:  GSA provides centralized procurement for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet and overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services across government, in support of the Biden-Harris administration’s priorities.  For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA and @US_GSAR4.

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