Tag Archives: auction

10.51-carat ruby ring auctions for 18 times its estimate

September 25, 2019

Chiswick Auctions in the United Kingdom set a house record last week with the sale of a 10.51-carat natural Burmese ruby ring.

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Looking back in time: Estate and vintage timepieces continue to drive interest at auctions

July 25, 2019

In the days when a watch is no longer a necessary part of daily attire, buyers continue to find strong reasons for purchasing timepieces.

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$109 million achieved at Christie’s auction

June 21, 2019

Christie’s achieved record-breaking success last week with its Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence sale, establishing the highest total for any auction of Indian art and Mughal objects and the second-highest auction total for a private jewellery collection.

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Reena Ahluwalia artwork bound for JFC auction

May 22, 2019

This year’s Jewelers for Children (JFC) Facets of Hope event in Las Vegas will once again feature the artwork of an award-winning Canadian talent.

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Thatcher auction fetches $1.8 million

May 15, 2019

Forty years after becoming the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher continues to attract worldwide attention.

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Kashmir sapphire sells for $1.26 million at auction

May 2, 2019

A 17.43-carat Kashmir sapphire ring attracted the attention of multiple bidders at Bonhams London Jewels sale earlier this week.

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Christie’s Magnificent Jewels fetches $30.3 million

April 18, 2019

Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction on April 16 achieved a total of US$30,315,875, with many lots selling for more than originally estimated.

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115-year-old aquamarine and diamond tiara heading to auction

March 28, 2019

Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva will present a never-before-auctioned aquamarine and diamond tiara once owned by Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland.

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Blue diamonds could bring $8 million at Christie’s NY

March 25, 2019

A twin-stone blue diamond ring with a pre-sale estimation of $6 to $8 million will lead Christie’s New York auction in April.

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Sotheby’s sets world records during 2018 sales

January 2, 2019

With numerous new records under its belt, Sotheby’s is counting 2018 as a banner year when it comes to watches and jewellery.

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