Tag Archives: auction

Purple-pink diamond might fetch $47M at auction April 1, 2021 An exceptionally rare diamond is expected to sell for upwards of $47.7 million (US$38 million) when it goes under the hammer next month. + Read More

Christie’s pledges net zero March 11, 2021 A major player in the world of jewellery auctions has affirmed its commitment to sustainable operations by pledging to be net zero by 2030. + Read More

241-carat diamond headed for auction February 26, 2021 The largest gem-quality rough diamond mined by Alrosa in more than 20 years is set to go under the hammer in Dubai. + Read More

Purple-pink diamond could nab $50M at auction October 16, 2020 An ‘exceptionally rare’ fancy vivid purple-pink diamond weighing 14.83 carats might fetch up to C$50 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s next month. + Read More

102-carat Canadian diamond sells for $20.9 million October 6, 2020 A recent Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong saw a 102.39-carat, D-colour, flawless white diamond sell for HK$122 million (C$20.9 million). + Read More

Large and fancy-colour diamonds dominate auction July 30, 2020 Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction saw more than US$28-million in sales on July 29, with three impressive diamonds stealing the show. + Read More

28-carat diamond nabs $2.1M in online auction July 2, 2020 A D-colour diamond weighing 28.86 carats broke the record for the most expensive jewel ever sold in an online-only auction, going for $2,115,000. + Read More

28-carat diamond expected to fetch $2M in online auction May 14, 2020 A 28.86-carat diamond ring is set to be crowned the highest-valued lot ever offered at a Christie’s online-only sale when it goes under the hammer next month. + Read More

$1.34-million Cartier breaks online record May 4, 2020 A Cartier ‘Tutti Frutti’ bracelet has sold for US$1.34 million, marking the highest price ever paid for a piece of jewellery through an online auction. + Read More

Christie’s jewels sale totals $67.5 million December 16, 2019 A unique Burmese ruby, emerald, diamond, and natural pearl brooch of 11.20 carats was the top lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale earlier this month, selling for more than US$8.9 million. + Read More