Wristwatch owned by Emperor Haile Selassie could fetch $1 million
A unique Patek Philippe watch owned by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie will be offered for sale at Christie’s next month. The timepiece was made as a gift for Selassie, whose […]
2017-04-19
Jackie Collins’ $3 million estate to auction at Bonhams
Bonhams is set to auction the estate of internationally renowned author Jackie Collins in Los Angeles later this year. The company has announced a dedicated two-day sale of the late […]
2017-02-20
World’s most valuable wristwatch sells for $11 million in Geneva
A vintage Patek Philippe watch has become the world’s most valuable wristwatch, after it sold for more than $11 million in Geneva. Made in 1943, the Ref. 1518 stainless steel […]
2016-11-14
Diamonds and sapphires sparkle in Bonhams September Jewellery sale
Bonhams will kick of the autumn season in style this September, with a sparkling selection of diamonds and sapphires on offer in London. Leading the line-up is an oval-cut Fancy […]
2016-07-21
Einstein’s pocket watch sells for almost $350,000 at Christie’s
A pocket watch once owned by Albert Einstein has sold for more than 13 times its estimate at a Christie’s auction in London. The simple silver Swiss open-face pocket watch […]
2016-07-13
George Lazenby’s James Bond Rolex watch for sale at Artcurial
A Rolex watch worn by George Lazenby as James Bond in ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ is heading for auction in Paris. The one-of-a-kind screen-worn Rolex will cross the block […]
2016-06-29
Patek Philippe world time watch brings $730,000 at Sotheby’s in New York
A remarkably rare vintage Patek Philippe world time watch has sold for $730,000 in New York, leading a line-up of watches at Sotheby’s which fetched a combined total of $11.7 […]
2016-06-10
Cullinan Dream blue diamond sold for record $25 million at Sotheby’s
A massive 24.18 carat blue diamond has sold for more than $25 million at Sotheby’s in New York. Known as the Cullinan Dream, the jewel is the world’s largest Fancy […]
Cullinan Dream blue diamond could top $20 million at Christie’s
The Cullinan Dream – the world’s largest Fancy Intense blue diamond – could sell for more than $20 million at Christie’s next month. The huge colored gemstone originates from the […]
2016-05-26
Bonhams wants to know what’s in your jewelry box
Bonhams are encouraging people to raid their jewelry boxes, with a new campaign to help people learn the true value of their items. The ‘What’s in the box?’ campaign will […]
Natural wonders on offer at Heritage Nature and Science auction
A spectacular selection of natural wonders will be on offer in Dallas next month, as part of Heritage Auctions’ Nature & Science Signature Auction. Leading the catalogue is a remarkable […]
2016-05-20
Oppenheimer Blue’ diamond sets new world record at Christie’s
An enormous diamond known as the ‘Oppenheimer Blue’ has smashed a world record at Christie’s in Geneva. Weighing 14.62 carats, the Fancy Vivid Blue diamond was the largest of its […]
2016-05-19
Phillips watch sale breaks Rolex auction record twice in Geneva
A Phillips sale of vintage watches in Geneva has broken the auction record for a Rolex twice within a matter of minutes. The two-session sale achieved a total of more […]
Sotheby’s sets $175 million record for world’s biggest jewelry sale
Sotheby’s has hosted the biggest jewelry auction in history, setting a new record of more than $175 million in Geneva. The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale achieved a total […]
2016-05-18
Napoleonic General’s pocket watch tops $3 million at Christie’s
A 200-year-old pocket watch owned by a Napoleonic General has sold for more than $3 million at Christie’s. The Breguet No. 217 ‘perpétuelle’ pocket watch was the star lot of […]
