Bonhams
Bonhams is a leading British auction house whose jewellery sales significantly influence market values, collector trends, and trade sentiment in the UK industry. For retail jewellers, valuers, designers, and suppliers, Bonhams’ auctions offer invaluable data on pricing movements, rare and antique piece demand, and emerging tastes. Jewellery Focus covers Bonhams’ key jewellery and watch auctions, including sale results, record-setting lots, market analysis, and insights into what’s driving bidding behaviour. Our reporting equips trade professionals with up-to-date intelligence to inform buying, pricing, collection strategy, and stock planning.
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Jun- 2025 -11 JuneAuctions
Astor tiara sells for £889,400 at Bonhams London Jewels auction
A turquoise and diamond tiara once owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor has sold for £889,400 at Bonhams’ London Jewels sale, more than three times its pre-sale estimate. The Cartier-designed piece, dating from around 1930, had remained in the Astor family since it was first purchased by Lord Astor from Cartier…
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10 JuneAppointments
Bonhams appoints ex-De Beers London CEO as new CCO
Bonhams has appointed former De Beers London CEO Celine Assimon as its new chief commercial officer. With a career in luxury and fine jewellery, Assimon brings more than 20 years of experience leading commercial strategy, client engagement, and brand development across global markets. As CEO of De Beers London, she…
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Aug- 2024 -8 AugustAppointments
Bonhams appoints Chabi Nouri as global CEO
Bonhams has appointed Chabi Nouri as global CEO of the international auction house. Nouri, who will be based in Bonhams’ headquarters in New Bond Street, London, will take up the position in October 2024 at the 14-saleroom auction house. Swiss-born Nouri has deep knowledge and experience in international luxury and…
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAJ unveils Valuers’ Conference headliners
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the seven speakers set to headline the Valuers’ Conference as part of the NAJ Summit. The speakers are; Branko Deljanin, Dr Maria McLennan, Joanna Whalley, Dr Thomas Hainschwang, Kerry Gregory, Sarah Fergusson and Charles Bexfield. Deljanin is recognised internationally as an expert…
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulyAuctions
Bonham’s global jewellery department sees record H1 2023
Bonham’s global jewellery department has seen a record number of sales in H1 2023 after holding 40 auctions in the period compared with just 24 in the same period last year. Bonhams has also retained its position as market leader in the UK, for the 13th consecutive year. The company…
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Nov- 2021 -22 NovemberAuctions
Bonhams to sell £150k sapphire and diamond ring
Bonhams has announced that sapphires and spinels will be auctioned at its London Jewels sale on 2 December at New Bond Street. A sapphire and diamond ring dating from circa 1920 will lead the sale with an estimate of £150,000-200,000. This will be followed by a sapphire, diamond and natural…
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Jul- 2021 -8 JulyAuctions
Bonhams names Kate Flitcroft as senior jewellery specialist
Bonhams has announced the appointment of Kate Flitcroft as a senior specialist at the group’s London jewellery department. Based in New Bond Street, Flitcroft’s new role at the international auction house commenced on 5 July 2021. Flitcroft joins the company from her previous position as head of jewellery and silver…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilAuctions
Bonhams’ London Jewels sale totals over £2.7m
Bonhams has announced that sales at its most recent London Jewels auction made £2,747,050. The sale, which took place on 28 April, achieved a 76% sold by lot rate and 84% sold by value. The top lot was a 10.04 carats fine emerald and diamond ring by Bulgari, which sold…
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Nov- 2020 -13 NovemberAuctions
Dame Joan Collins collection sells for over £3.7m at Bonham auction
Bonhams Jewellery has sold Dame Joan Collins private collection for over £3.7m, tripling its pre-sale estimate. Part of the jewellery proceeds will be reportedly donated to The Shooting Stars Children’s Hospice, which Collins is a patron. Among Collins items which sold were a “fancy pink” diamond and diamond ring, by…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilAuctions
Demand for mechanical and vintage timepieces on the rise
The Sale Room has reported a “significant” increase in demand for mechanical watches and vintage timepieces in the month since the nationwide lockdown began. The marketplace for art, antiques and collectables auctions said that these items have seen a 13% increase in demand on thesaleroom.com since 23 March. It added…
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