Jewel Owned by Napoleon Featured in Sotheby’s Upcoming Royal Auction

Napoleon Bonaparte's diamond brooch that was seized by Prussian forces as he fled the Battle of Waterloo is headlining Sotheby’s Royal & Noble...

Javanese Gold Ring at Least 800 Years Old Goes on the Block

A piece of early Indonesian history will reenter the spotlight on Thursday, the second day of Woolley & Wallis' Fine Jewellery sale, when the...

Sell More by Using These Fun Facts With Clients

Fun facts are pieces of useful information that go beyond nickel knowledge. They are intended as edutainment—stimulating conversation that teaches...

Ultrarare Kashmir Sapphire Ring Heads to Auction

One of the world’s most coveted stones is set to take center stage at auction next week: a 3.26 ct. cushion-shape Kashmir sapphire, set in a...

Bonhams Paris to Auction Private Collection of Hermès Jewelry

On Oct. 21, Bonhams Paris will present Hermès: Treasures of Gold and Silver—a single-owner sale devoted entirely to the French house’s fine...

This Upcoming Auction Is Chock-Full of Van Cleef & Arpels Jewels

Bonhams' Paris Jewels auction on Oct. 16 boasts nearly two dozen pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels—designs from the 1930s through today—...

Sotheby’s to Auction $8 Million Single-Owner Collection in December

This December in New York, Sotheby’s is hosting a single-owner sale spotlighting more than 60 design-driven pieces from the world’s most esteemed...

Christie’s to Auction Fabergé’s 1913 Winter Egg

In a landmark moment for the world of fine jewelry and decorative arts, Christie’s will auction the Fabergé Winter Egg of 1913 later this year,...

Sotheby’s to Offer Anne Schlumberger’s Jewelry and Design Collection

Sotheby’s has unveiled a collection of jewelry, art, and design owned by Anne Schlumberger, the French-born heiress who lived in Houston most of...

Jacqueline Kennedy’s Pearls Headline Bonhams London Luxury Sale

Bonhams is turning the spotlight on style with its London Luxury: Handbags and Fashion sale, online now through Oct. 9. Among the lead items in this...

Sotheby’s Kicks Off Fall Season With Paris Fine Jewelry Sale

Sotheby’s is sending more than 260 lots to the block on Sept. 30 for its Paris Fine Jewelry auction, long regarded as the launch of Europe’s fine...