Melissa Caddick auction: Conwoman's jewellery and designer fashion rakes in ... trends now
The sell-off of missing fraudster Melissa Caddick's designer clothing, luxury jewellery, and expensive artworks came to an end this week, pulling in an eye-watering $806,000.
The court-appointed receivers in charge of the conwoman's estate were granted permission to sell her pricey belongings in November.
The first items went under the hammer on Tuesday night, though two of the most well-known pieces did not go up for grabs until Wednesday.
An 18-carat white gold necklace with 13 black sapphires surrounded by diamonds - made by Stefano Canturi and called 'Stella' - sold for $130,000.
Melissa Caddick's Stefano Canturi 18ct Black Sapphire and Diamond necklace went for $130k
Conwoman Melissa Caddick wearing the iconic Oscar De La Renta ball gown and Canturi necklace with her husband Anthony Koletti
Investigators found an astonishing collection of diamond and sapphire rings (above) at Melissa Caddick's home during a raid
Caddick's Oscar De La Renta ball gown
Her Christian Dior Limited Edition Burcak Bingol Lady Dior bag
Ms Caddick wore the necklace - which she purchased for $370,000 in 2015 - with an Oscar De La Renta that also sold this week in a photo with husband Anthony Koletti that has become famous.
Another 53 pieces of jewellery were auctioned by Smith & Singer on Wednesday night.
Caddick originally bought the 'Stella' necklace for $370,000 in 2015.
The matching Stella ring sold for $14,000, while the accompanying earrings fetched $7500.
Her 18-carat gold, diamond and emerald 'Geometric Lace' earrings, valued at between $2500 and $3400, went for $10,000.
Another pair oft white gold Canturi 'Cubism' earrings sold for $8500, despite a starting price of $2000.
A matching bracelet, valued at $7000, sold for $24,000.
Caddick's collection of twelve handbags sold for almost triple their estimated price at $35,000.
A limited edition white
