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, Bonhamsโ auctions offer invaluable data on pricing movements, rare and antique piece demand, and emerging tastes. Jewellery Focus covers Bonhamsโ key jewellery and watch auctions, including sale results, record-setting lots, market analysis, and insights into whatโs 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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Apr- 2018 -26 AprilAuctions
Historic emerald and diamond collection sells for ยฃ1.9m
Three pieces of Art Deco diamond and emerald jewellery attributed to famous jeweller Hennell, have been sold for over ยฃ1.9m The collection caused a stir when it went under the hammer at Bonhams London this week as all three pieces exceeded their pre-sale estimates. The jewels, which were offered by…
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Jul- 2017 -25 JulyAuctions
Largest ever Andrew Grima jewellery collection comes to auction
The largest private collection of jewels by Andrew Grima ever to appear at auction will go under the hammer at Bonhams this September. The Anglo-Italian jeweller was regarded one of the 20th Centuryโs most imaginative designers and he was the go-to jeweller for royals, celebrities, socialites and artists. The collection,…
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Feb- 2017 -20 FebruaryAuctions
Jewellery from best-selling author Jackie Collins to go under the hammer
Jewellery owned by the late best-selling author Jackie Collins is set to be sold at auction later this year. The collection of jewels will include a 6.04-carat diamond and platinum ring estimated at $100,000 (ยฃ80,000)-$150,000 (ยฃ120,000); an Art Deco diamond, emerald, stone and platinum necklace at $40,000 (ยฃ32,000)-$50,000 (ยฃ40,000); and…
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Jan- 2017 -9 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Period jewellery soars 80% in value over past decade
Period and designer jewellery has grown more in value than the housing market, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The research revealed the most rare and sought-after pieces of vintage jewellery have soared in value by more than 80% during the past 10 years. It…
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Dec- 2016 -5 DecemberAuctions
14-carat Kashmir sapphire fetches ยฃ1.38m at auction
An โextremely rareโ Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring has gone under the hammer for ยฃ1.38m. The 14.13-carat stone was the subject to โfierce biddingโ at the Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London on Sunday 4 December, selling for more than its pre-sale estimate of ยฃ600,000 to ยฃ800,000. Jean Ghika, head of…
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Nov- 2016 -9 NovemberAuctions
โExtremely rareโ Kashmir sapphire to headline Bonhamsโ auction
A collection of diamonds and gemstones – including a 14-carat Kashmir sapphire – will headline the final Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale of the year on Sunday 4 December. The โextremely rareโ Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring, weighing 14.3-carats, is cushion-shaped with no indications of heating and has been estimated to…
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Sep- 2016 -21 SeptemberAuctions
Bonhams sells ยฃ2.3m rare blue diamond
Auction house Bonhams has sold a rare oval-cut fancy intense blue diamond for ยฃ2.3m. The diamond, which came from a private British collection, weighed in at 3.81 carats and sold for $792,450 per carat (ยฃ610,000). Jean Ghika, head of jewellery for Bonhams UK and Europe, said: โBlue diamonds account for…
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Apr- 2016 -21 AprilAuctions
Diamond and sapphire prices soar for Bonhams
Sapphire and diamond jewellery designs achieved top prices when they went under the the hammer at Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London yesterday. Bidders in the New Bond Street saleroom, online and on the telephones, competed for 129 lots at the auction on Wednesday, 20 April, which achieved ยฃ4.98m with…
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4 AprilAuctions
Bonhams to auction jewels owned by an Indian royal family
A collection of jewels owned by an Indian royal family is set to go under the hammer, with the top piece set to sell for up to ยฃ70,000. The collection, which will be auctioned by Bonhams at its Indian and Islamic sale in Bond Street on 19 April, is owned…
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Mar- 2016 -18 MarchAuctions
Shirley Templeโs rare blue diamond โcould fetch ยฃ24.2mโ at auction
A rare blue diamond that belonged to former child star Shirley Temple is set to be auctioned next month for an estimated price of $25m (ยฃ17.3m) to $35m (ยฃ24.2m), says Sotheby’s. The 9.54-carat โFancy Deep Blue potentially internally Flawlessโ, VVS2 clarity diamond ring was purchased by Templeโs father for $7,210…
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