Auctions
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Oct- 2020 -23 October
Christie’s launches series of online auctions
Christie’s is preparing to launch the Geneva Luxury Sales, a series of live and online auctions, which will last from 27 October to 19 November. The “season” of auctions will feature three ‘Jewels’ auctions, one ‘Watches’ sale and a ‘Rare and Fine Wines’ auction. Live auctions (9-10 November), as well…
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19 October
Seized luxury timepieces to be auctioned by John Pye
More than half a million pounds worth of seized luxury assets, including timepieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Omega, are now on the market through auction house John Pye. The auction house is managing the sale of high value assets on behalf of proceeds of crime government enforcement and asset…
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7 October
Diamond breaks world record for online auction bid
A 102.39 carat D Flawless oval diamond has been sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction for $15.7m (£12.2m), breaking the world record for the highest value ever bid for a jewel in an online auction. Before its sale, the highest price paid for a jewel in an online auction was…
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7 October
Rosberry’s reports strong auction sale
Rosberry’s London has reported strong sales for its Jewellery and Watches Auction, which took place on 22 September. The auctioneer reported a sold rate of 82% to local and international bidders. Among the items being sold included diamonds, which were estimated to sell between £4,000-6000 but sold for £7,500, and…
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1 October
Diamond auction set to break three world records
Sotheby’s Hong Kong is set to hold an “unprecedented” online auction of a 102.39 carat D Flawless oval diamond on 5 October. According to 77 Diamonds, the piece is expected to sell for tens of millions of dollars, without reserve, selling to the highest bidder irrespective of the price offered.…
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Sep- 2020 -25 September
Phillips launches private selling platform for jewellery
Phillips has announced the launch of Flawless, a new online destination offering jewels for immediate purchase, located through the auction house’s website. The group said it marks the “next exciting step for the company’s fast-growing jewels department”. The launch of Flawless will showcase 12 high and fine jewellery creations by…
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10 September
Fellows auctions rare Hennell bracelet
A rare Art Deco diamond bracelet from jewellery designer and silversmith Hennell is now up for auction at Fellows. The piece is set entirely with diamonds, and marks the first Hennell jewellery to be sold by the auction house. The bracelet features as Lot 391 in Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale,…
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9 September
Cheffins hires jewellery valuations specialist
Cheffins has announced that Fay Roach has joined the auction house from the UK’s largest specialist jewellery valuations company. Roach is a member of the Institute of Registered Valuers and the Jewellery Valuers Association, and is also an FGA qualified gemmologist. She has previously worked in London’s Hatton Garden in…
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8 September
Christie’s announces autumn Jewels Online sale
Christie’s has announced its upcoming Jewels Online Sale , which is set to run between 8 September and 22 September. The sale features a broad selection of “iconic” designs by jewelers including Angela Cummings, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Pomellato, Tiffany and Co., and Van Cleef and…
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Aug- 2020 -28 August
First online diamond sale for Christie’s totals $1.5m
Christie’s first ever online sale dedicated solely to diamonds totalled $1.5m (£1.13m), the auction house has announced. The Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle event ran between 12 August and 27 August, with 84% sold by lot. According to the auction house, the sale attracted 28% of new registrants from over 20…
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