However, two medieval jewels surpassed estimates at Noonans Mayfair’s recent jewelry auction in London.
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The ruby and the sapphire, which Christie’s calls a “once-in-a-generation masterpiece,” are part of the upcoming Hong Kong jewelry auction.

Dubbed the “Mediterranean Blue,” this “remarkably rare” diamond will be part of Sotheby’s May jewelry auction in Geneva.

A metal detectorist discovered the ring that is believed to have belonged to a bishop in the late 12th to early 13th century.

The upcoming “Area_51” watch sale is a collaboration with heist-out, featuring vintage and modern timepieces with futuristic designs.

A metal detectorist uncovered the ring created in memory of Sir Richard Rainsford, who presided over some of England’s last witch trials.

The 13 lots on offer were comprised of material that previously went unsold at the miner’s November auction.

Around 30 whimsical Fabergé animal carvings will go up for auction at Sotheby’s Geneva in May.

The auction also featured the sale of a Cartier necklace made when Egyptomania was sweeping Great Britain.

Jemora Gemhouse’s inaugural auction, slated for March, will take place in Dubai and feature polished sapphires.

Offered by U.K. auction house Woolley & Wallis, the yellow diamond bracelet was a gift from Taylor’s good friend Michael Jackson.

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco highlights her favorite fashion jewelry pieces from the upcoming “Unapologetically Iris” auction.

The average price per carat hit a record high for the miner, which said it remains unaffected by the conflict in Mozambique.

The nearly 17-carat stone made history for the color-change gem that, according to the auction house, is experiencing a “notable surge” in the market.

More than a century after survivors gifted a Tiffany timepiece to the captain of the ship that rescued them, the jeweler has reclaimed it.

The nearly 6-carat stone headlined the recent jewelry auction, which also featured Mica Ertegun’s jewelry.

The highest-grossing lot of the sale was the retired QB’s Rolex Paul Newman Daytona “John Player Special.”

Recent expansion initiatives at the Zambian emerald mine have shown strong production numbers, said Grizzly founder Abdoulaye Ndiaye.

The offering included vintage Rolexes, timepieces worn in “Titanic,” Steve McQueen's watch, and a special Citizen pocket watch.

The Type IIa, very light pink colored diamond was the highlight of the recent Hong Kong jewelry auction.

Monique Lhuillier and Kay Jewelers collaborated to create the pieces, which were offered at the recent Baby2Baby gala.

The miner said its November sale, which earned $16.1 million, felt the effect of competitive pricing by a rival Zambian producer.

It’s one of the most impressive assemblages of the French designer’s pieces ever to come to auction, Christie’s said.

Three Titanic survivors presented him with the personalized Tiffany & Co. timepiece about a year after the tragedy.

A collection of pieces owned by Ferdinand I, the first king of modern Bulgaria, and his family, blew away estimates in Geneva last week.