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

Lauren McLemore

No. 1 out of 100, the timepiece was created to mark Citizen’s 100th anniversary and will be auctioned off at Sotheby’s next month.

Michelle Graff

Sotheby’s sold the necklace, which potentially has ties to Marie-Antoinette, for $4.8 million to a woman bidding via phone.

Michelle Graff

The emerald brooch-turned-pendant returned to auction after 55 years, setting a world record for most expensive emerald sold at auction.

Natalie Francisco

Phillips also sold a 1.21-carat fancy red diamond dubbed the “Red Miracle” for more than $1 million at its jewelry auction in Geneva.

Michelle Graff

These earrings use flat-backed white quartz to create a window onto an antique ribbon embroidered with a floral design.

Natalie Francisco

The jewelry designer discussed how she got into the jewelry industry, what she keeps in her favorite locket, and the future of her brand.

Natalie Francisco

The pendant, circa the late 1700s, likely was commissioned to remember a loved one who died young.

Natalie Francisco

The GMT-Master “Pepsi” belonging to astronaut Edgar Mitchell is a standout in RR Auction’s online “Space Auction,” going on now.

Natalie Francisco

The November auction will feature a collection of jewels owned by Ferdinand I, the first king of modern Bulgaria, and his family.

Lauren McLemore

“America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova” dives into the watchmaker’s storied past, from its ad campaigns to the first women’s wristwatch.

Lenore Fedow

The jewel, which was worn to two British coronations and may contain diamonds tied to Marie Antoinette, could sell for almost $3 million.

Lauren McLemore

This carved jasper and yellow-diamond-eyed cat brooch from 1962 is the perfect accessory for Friday the 13th.

Natalie Francisco

The jewelry historian discusses the history and cultural significance of jewelry throughout time and across the globe.

Natalie Francisco

Bonhams will offer more than 70 pieces of the late dignitary’s jewelry next month.

Lauren McLemore

“Broken Bangle: The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature” is an in-depth look at the evolution of jade terminology.

Lauren McLemore

A buyer paid more than $100,000 for the gemstone known as “Little Willie,” setting a new auction record for a Scottish freshwater pearl.

Michelle Graff

Known as “Little Willie,” it’s the largest freshwater pearl found in recent history in Scotland and is notable for its shape and color.

Michelle Graff

Most of the 18th century royal jewelry taken from the Green Vault Museum in Dresden, Germany, in 2019 went back on display this week.

Lenore Fedow

“Sybil and David Yurman: Artists and Jewelers” tells the couple’s story through personal writings, family photos, and original artwork.

Natalie Francisco

It has been returned to the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in New York nearly 40 years after being taken while on loan to a Buffalo museum.

Lauren McLemore

A collection of the silversmith’s personal objects, as well as items created during his time at Tiffany, are on display at the Met.

Michelle Graff

“Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time” will be available on Sept. 17.

Lauren McLemore

The museum also will host jewelry heist-themed movie nights throughout the run of “Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective.”

Lauren McLemore

Couture attendees should stop by booth 410 to see Francesca Villa’s rendition of antique “lover’s eye” jewelry.

Natalie Francisco