Marie Antoinette necklace auctions for nearly $5 million
A necklace that played an important role in the fall of the French monarchy in 1789 has been sold at auction for $4.8 million. The diamond encrusted piece went well […]
2024-11-14
500 diamonds, 300 carats, two queens and two coronations: Astounding necklace tipped for £2 million sale
Did Marie Antoinette get fooled over these stones? One of the most famous pieces of jewellery in history has a part to play in this extraordinary auction sale in November.
2024-09-25
$15,000 antique jewellery stash discovered in a secret drawer
A stash of antique jewellery found hidden in a secret drawer has sold for $15,000, after it was accidentally discovered by an auctioneer in the U.K. The collection was found […]
2018-02-01
Vivien Leigh collection soars to £2.2 million at Sotheby’s
The personal collection of Gone With The Wind star Vivien Leigh has sold for £2.2 million ($2.94m) at Sotheby’s, a result five times higher than expected. The auction included memorabilia […]
2017-09-27
Bonhams to sell largest-ever collection of Andrew Grima jewellery
The largest private collection of Andrew Grima jewellery ever offered at auction is heading to Bonhams in September. Grima was one of the most renowned jewellers of the 20th century, […]
2017-07-28
Sotheby’s to auction the personal collection of Vivien Leigh
The personal collection of the legendary actress Vivien Leigh will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s this September. The auction, which takes place in London on September 26, will include […]
2017-07-11
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 […]
