Graff: Emerald And Diamond Necklace

Truly one-of-a-kind. Take a look.

Useful link:

https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/35066

LiveArt

Communicate. Negotiate. Transact. Everybody wins. 

Useful links:

https://robbreport.com/shelter/auctions/live-art-online-marketplace

https://www.liveart.ai

Powerful & Pretty: Pearls Online

Bonhams is honoring the connection between women and their pearls with an online only auction of pearl jewelry to celebrate International Women's Day. Powerful & Pretty: Pearls Online will run from March 8-12, with the first day of the auction lining up with the holiday. The jewelry auction comprises 60 classic and contemporary pearl jewels from the 20th and 21st centuries, from earrings, necklaces, and rings to brooches and bangles.

Useful link: https://www.bonhams.com

Fortuna Jewels & Watches Auction

Live auction starts on March 4, 2021, in New York.

Useful link: https://www.fortunaauction.com

The World's Most Expensive Watches

I think Patek Philippe is a watch collector's first choice. While astronomical price tags often come down to rarity and preciousness, a great story certainly helps.

Useful links: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/5-of-historys-most-expensive-watches I https://www.patek.com/en/company/news/only-watch-2019

Going Once!

The story about auctioneers, their cherished gavels, and the things they do to ensure good results before a sale is fascinating. Auctioneers are superstitious.

Useful link: https://news.artnet.com/market/going-11-top-auctioneers-tell-us-special-gavel-brings-good-luck-1928416

Worthy

Worthy is an online marketplace, which secures its diamonds through consumer channels and sells them to dealers and retailers via auction.

Useful link: https://www.worthy.com

A 102.39 Carat D Colour Flawless Oval Diamond

One hundred carat diamonds as a rule are exceedingly rare. One hundred carat D-Flawless are even more rare. The diamond will be sold at a live auction by Sotheby's in Hong Kong on October 5, but will also be open to online bidders. Online auctions are always full of surprises. We shall wait and see for the outcome.

Useful links:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/10/102-carat-perfect-diamond-may-set-record-at-sothebys-online-auction
https://www.sothebys.com

Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle

From the Christies. First ever online sale dedicated to diamonds only. A sure delight to new buyers and seasoned collectors alike.

Useful links:
https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/christies-holds-its-first-ever-diamond-only-online-auction-2943476
https://onlineonly.christies.com

Rembrandt Self-portrait Sells For Record $18.7 Million

A self-portrait by Rembrandt has been sold for US$18.7 million at a virtual auction at Sotheby's, a record price for a self-portrait by the Dutch master. Take a look.

Useful link:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/evening-sale-london/rembrandt-harmensz-van-rijn-self-portrait-of-the?locale=en

De Beers Launches Online Rough-Sales Platform

De Beers has launched an e-commerce site that enables customers to buy the rough diamonds they want, when they want, creating an opportunity for sales during the weak market.

Useful link:

https://www.debeersgroup.com/the-group/about-debeers-group/sales/auctions

The Harry Garner Reticulated Vase

A long forgotten Chinese vase once sold at auction for just US$56 went under the hammer at the Sotheby's Hong Kong auction for US$9 million after being discovered in an elderly woman's country home. Described by Sotheby's as a lost masterpiece, the rare 18th century artifact spent the last 50 years in a remote house in central Europe surrounded by the owner's pet cats and dogs. Take a look.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/qianlong-vase-sothebys
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2020/the-harry-garner-reticulated-vase-hk0940.

The Chinese Matisse

Paintings by Sanyu, hailed as the Chinese Matisse has sold for over US$33.3 million at the Sothebys auction this week, confirming his status as one of the most sought after names in the lucrative Asian art market.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sanyu-hong-kong-auction
https://www.sothebys.com
https://www.christies.com

Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Auction

Owned by an anonymous distinguished private collector, a marquise-shaped blue diamond was sold for $15.9 million at the auction shattering the pre-sale estimates. Take a look.

Useful links:
https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/an-internally-flawless-12-carat-blue-diamond-just-sold-for-15-9-million-at-auction-2934604
https://www.christies.com

Francis Bacon Painting Sells For US$85 Million

A first-of-its-kind virtual auction surprise at the Sothebys.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/francis-bacon-sothebys-hybrid-auction/index.html
https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/85-million-bacon-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-sothebys-marquee-evening-auctions?locale=en

Magnificent Jewels And Noble Jewels: Part II

At Sothebys, Geneva. Live auction on 23, June, 2020.

Useful link:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/magnificent-jewels-and-noble-jewels-part-ii

The Collection Of A Connoisseur

At Sothebys, London. Live auction on July 14, 2020.

Useful link:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/the-collection-of-a-connoisseur

A Lifetime Of Collecting - A Collection Of 101 Cartier Clocks

Online. 7-21 July, 2020. Bidding begins on 7, July, 2020.

Useful links:
https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/christies-cartier-clock-auction-july-2925138
https://www.christies.com