A Tsar's treasure: Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948). For serious collectors only. Many thanks to Sotheby's for sharing the info.
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Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Monday, October 07, 2024
Collection Of Dame Shirley Bassey, CH, DBE
Jewelry from the collection of Dame Shirly Veronica Bassey will go up for sale on October 10, 2024 in Paris as part of Sotheby's biannual Fine Jewels sale. The auction for serious collectors.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Royal & Noble Jewels
Live auction at Sotheby's on 11 November, 2024 at Geneva, and 25 October, 2024 via online bidding.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Fashion Collection – Private Treasures Of A Refined Lady
The jewels aren't to be missed. Take a look.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The World of Tamara: A Celebration of Lempicka
A selling exhibition dedicated to the true pioneer and decisive arbiter of Art Deco painting.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Pablo Picasso Femme à la Montre
A Pablo Picasso painting has been sold for US$139.4 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most valuable artwork auctioned this year. Many thanks to Smithsonian Magazine for sharing the insightful story. Take a look.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Blue Lagoon
A colored stone storyteller. Many thanks to Annie Davidson Watson of JCK Online for sharing the fascinating story.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Bibliotheca Brookeriana: The T. Kimball Brooker Library Of Renaissance Books And Bindings
A truly exceptional collection. Book collectors should take note.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
For The Boys: A Jewelry Exhibition
Sotheby's New York. September 23-October 5, 2023. Must visit.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Monday, September 04, 2023
A Pair Of Mughal Spectacles Set With Emerald Lenses
Definitely a storyteller forever. Many thanks to Sotheby's.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own
Music and fashion enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid on jewelry once owned by legendary Freddie Mercury on September 6, when Sotheby's hosts the spectacle Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own in London.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Gustav Klimt’s Lady With A Fan
Lady With A Fan will be offered in Sotheby's marquee Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in London on 27 June with an estimate in the region of US$80 million. Stay tuned. As always auctions will be full of surprises.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
The Internally Flawless Eternal Pink
The internally flawless eternal pink diamond weighing 10.57 carats has been sold by Sotheby's for US$34.8 million, a world auction record for a purplish pink diamond. Take a look.
Friday, June 09, 2023
Estrela de FURA: 55.22
The largest ruby has been sold for US$34.8 million at Sotheby's on June 8, 2023. Take a look.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
A Magnificent Cartier Sapphire And Diamond Necklace From The Collection Of Constance Prosser Mellon
Take a look at the beautiful jewelry heading to auction on June 8, 2023. As always auctions are full of surprises so stay tuned.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Bulgari Laguna Blu
The Bulgari Laguna Blu weighing 11.16 carats has been sold for US$25.2 million at Sotheby's Geneva auctions.
Thursday, April 06, 2023
Estrela de Fura At Sotheby's
The Estrela de Fura will go on sale at Sotheby's in New York in June 2023, with an estimated price of US$30 million. I wish Fura Gems the best of luck.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, December 09, 2022
Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels Auction: The Golden Canary Diamond
The 303.10 carat Golden Canary diamond fetched US$12.4 million at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on December 8, 2022.