Sapphire and diamond ring that will be part of the auction. The auction will feature pieces from the collection of Bridget and Jerome Dobson (Photo courtesy Ahlers & Ogletree).
A Harry Winston sapphire and diamond ring that will be part of the auction. The auction will feature pieces from the collection of Bridget and Jerome Dobson (Photo courtesy Ahlers & Ogletree).

Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming jewelry and watches auction will feature pieces from soap opera royalty, Bridget and Jerome Dobson, the head writing team for “General Hospital” and “As the World Turns.”

The auction is slated for April 25-26 and will take place both online and  in person at the Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard. According to a press release, over 400 lots will go up on the auction block, including the jewelry collection of Bridget Dobson.

The couple lived together in Atlanta up until Bridget passed away on Jan. 3 at the age of 85. 

Highlights from the Dobson collection include jewelry and watches from the likes of Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany, Rolex, Omega and more. According to a spokesperson, the lots including pieces from the Dobsons – lots 1-93 – will be featured on day one of the auction, April 25.

Lot previews will be held April 22-24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery, with extended hours on April 23 from 5-7 p.m. All lots can be viewed on Ahlers & Ogletree’s website.

Sammie Purcell is Associate Editor at Rough Draft Atlanta.