AuctionsNov 09, 2023
Sotheby’s ‘Vienna 1900’ a White-Glove SaleThe Geneva auction of royal jewels garnered nearly double what the auction house expected.
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AuctionsNov 06, 2023
Audrey Hepburn’s ‘Roman Holiday’ Necklace Heads To AuctionThe piece is estimated to sell for more than $20,000.
AuctionsSep 27, 2023
Antique Jewels Shine at Bonhams LondonA rare Chaumet necklace and 20th-century sapphire ring sold for double their estimates.
AuctionsSep 13, 2023
‘Exceptional’ Collection of Royal Jewels Coming to Auction This Fall The single-owner collection features jewels with ties to Austria’s Habsburg dynasty.
CollectionsJul 27, 2023
Bow Brooch With Royal History For Sale At $2.7M The piece was worn to Queen Victoria's wedding in 1840 and the crowning of King George VI in 1937.
AuctionsJul 10, 2023
Christie’s London Sells Locket With Royal ProvenanceIt contains locks of hair said to have belonged to King George III and Queen Charlotte.
AuctionsJul 05, 2023
A Medallion With Locks of Hair from King George III, Queen Charlotte Is Going to AuctionQueen Charlotte originally commissioned the piece on occasion of the king’s recovery from illness.
CollectionsJun 28, 2023
Will’s Notebook Opens a New Chapter and It’s VintageWill Kahn, creator of Will’s Notebook, and jewelry designer Jenna Blake have launched an e-commerce platform focused on vintage jewelry.
IndependentsJun 27, 2023
A New Book Delves Into the Dramatic Life of Harry WinstonOne of the famed jeweler’s sons has written a biography on the “King of Diamonds.”
AuctionsJun 15, 2023
Rebekah Harkness’ Dalí Starfish Sells for Almost $1MThe Standard Oil heiress’ surrealist brooch, as well as its original concept art, found a new owner at Christie’s New York last week.
AuctionsJun 08, 2023
‘Estrela de Fura’ Ruby, Purplish Pink Diamond Sell For $30M+ Each At Sotheby’sThe “Estrela de Fura” is now the most expensive ruby ever sold at auction, while the purplish pink diamond set a couple records of its own.
AuctionsJun 08, 2023
‘Light of Peace’ Diamond Sells for $13.6M at Christie’s Plus, the Van Cleef & Arpels cuff once belonging to Marlene Dietrich sold for $4.5 million.
AuctionsMay 30, 2023
Sotheby’s to Auction Mellon Family JewelrySignature pieces from Cartier and David Webb will appear in the June jewelry auction.
CrimeMay 17, 2023
Five Men Sentenced in 2019 Dresden Jewel HeistThe men were convicted of breaking into the Green Vault Museum and stealing millions of dollars’ worth of 18th century royal jewels.
SourcingMay 05, 2023
Why Camilla’s Coronation Won’t Include the Koh-i-Noor DiamondThe 105-carat diamond has a complicated history with ties to Britain’s colonial rule over India.
SourcingApr 19, 2023
This 116-Carat Tsavorite Is Now in the Smithsonian Named the “Lion of Merelani,” the gem will be displayed at the D.C. museum along with the story of its cutting.
Lab-GrownApr 18, 2023
Tom Chatham Has Written a Book About His FamilyIt details the family’s history and legacy in the world of lab-grown gems and is set for release at the JCK show in Las Vegas.
AuctionsApr 12, 2023
2 More of Newman’s Own Rolex Watches Head to AuctionPaul Newman’s Rolex Ref. 16520 “Zenith” Daytona and a Rolex Ref. 116519 Daytona will go up for auction June 9 at Sotheby’s.
AuctionsMar 30, 2023
See the Jewelry Collection Expected to Top Elizabeth Taylor’s at AuctionHeidi Horten, wife of department store magnate Helmut Horten, collected jewelry from Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels.
AuctionsMar 21, 2023
Marlene Dietrich’s Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Going Up for AuctionExpected to earn up to $4.5 million, the “Jarretière” bracelet is the star of Christie’s “The Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower” sale.
Events & AwardsMar 21, 2023
ASJRA’s May Conference Examines ‘Iconic’ Jewelry CompaniesJewelry historians, authors, and experts will explore the works of Tiffany & Co., Oscar Heyman, Verdura, and more.
CollectionsMar 20, 2023
A New Book on Chanel Is a High Jewelry Lover’s DreamIt highlights Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s lasting influence on modern design.
AuctionsMar 15, 2023
Antique Rings Discovered by Retirees Perform Well at AuctionA 17th-century gold seal ring and an 18th-century memento mori ring met or exceeded estimates at a recent Noonans auction.
MajorsMar 14, 2023
Dutch Historian Discovers Medieval JewelsThe 1,000-year-old find is now on display in the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities.
AuctionsMar 10, 2023
These Retirees Discovered Auction-Worthy Antique JewelsNoonans is hosting a jewelry auction later this month featuring two antique rings found by two retired men in the U.K.
