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30 Ct. Type IIa Pink Diamond Could Fetch Over $2M at Auction

An unmounted 30.1 ct. round brilliant-cut light pink diamond graded VVS2 for clarity is at the forefront of the 160 lots in Bonhams' Hong Kong Jewels...

Patek Philippe Donates One-of-a-Kind Watch to Charity Auction

Hot on the heels of releasing its first new collection in 25 years (Cubitus), Patek Philippe turns to charitable actions, donating a specially...

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...

Brooch Holding King Edward IV’s Hair Heads to Auction

A brooch containing a lock of hair from Edward IV, the first Yorkist king of England, will be included in U.K. auction house Dreweatts' Fine...

SOthebys Geneva Marie Antoinette Necklace

Necklace Linked to Marie Antoinette Scandal Sells for Over $4.8M

After weeks of anticipation, a necklace linked to the Marie Antoinette scandal known as the "Affair of the Necklace" hit the blocks this week in...

Schlumberger for Tiffany Bracelet Headlines Bonhams’ Upcoming Sale

Bonhams is sending 307 fine jewelry pieces to the auction block in its California Jewels sale on Nov. 19, with a Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co....

2 Rolexes Linked to ‘Titanic’ Head to Auction

Not all Rolex Submariners are created equal. Fans of Titanic—the hit movie or the ship itself—would certainly consider two Submariners in...

A Rolex Submariner From the Cousteau Family Goes Up for Auction

In the world of luxury timepieces, few watches come with a story as compelling as the late underwater diver and documentarian Philippe Cousteau's...

All of Sotheby’s Fine Watches Sell During Record-Breaking Paris Luxury Week

Sotheby's sold all 119 lots in its Fine Watches auction on Oct. 16, achieving more than $3.74 million and breaking its sale record for Paris Luxury...