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.
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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.

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.

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

Bench jewelers spend years honing their skills, Jewelers of America’s Certification validates their talents.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The Rolex watches are from the collection of “Titanic” co-producer Alfred “Al” Giddings and will go up for sale at Sotheby’s next month.

The GMT-Master “Pepsi” that belonged to astronaut Edgar Mitchell is one of two Apollo-flown Rolex watches ever sold at auction.

The auction house said the gemstone could fetch up to $5.5 million at next month’s sale.

The New York socialite’s elegant, transformable piece from the 1960s is headed to auction later this month.

Part of the Welsh singer’s extensive jewelry collection, the bathtub-shaped Cartier watch went for nearly $72,000 at Sotheby’s Paris.

All 74 lots of jewelry belonging to the late Democratic senator found buyers at Bonhams Los Angeles.

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

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