Auction & Heritage
Exploring the value of history and rarity. Features record-breaking auction results, historical jewelry restorations, and the timeless stories behind legendary royal archives.
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16th Century Diamond Ring Uncovered by Metal Detectorist Heads to Auction
A rare 16th-century diamond cluster ring, discovered by metal detectorist Stuart Jones, is expected to fetch up to £20,000 at Noonans auction in London.
2026-06-11
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Maurice Tempelsman’s Diverse Collection, Including Gifts from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Heads to Sotheby’s Auction
Sotheby’s presents ‘A Marvelous Journey,’ a sale of items from Maurice Tempelsman’s estate, featuring rare jewelry, art, and personal mementos.
2026-06-03
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Sotheby's Jewels Auction Features Rare 10-Carat Blue Diamond and Historic Harry Winston Necklace
Sotheby's New York High Jewelry sale showcases a 10.02-carat fancy intense blue diamond, a 1960s Harry Winston necklace, and rare pink diamonds.
2026-06-01
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Hancocks London Acquires Historic Inchiquin Emerald with Royal Irish Provenance
A significant 5.67-carat Colombian emerald jewel, known as the Inchiquin Emerald, with direct lineage to Ireland's High King Brian Boru, is now available at Hancocks London.
2026-05-17
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Sotheby's Geneva Jewelry Auction Sees White Diamonds Shine as Blue Diamond Goes Unsold
Sotheby's Geneva High Jewelry Auction generated over $30 million, with white diamonds and colored gemstones outperforming expectations, while a significant blue diamond failed to sell.
2026-05-13
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Heritage Auctions Achieves Record-Breaking $9.7 Million Jewelry Sale
Heritage Auctions' Spring Fine Jewelry sale generated $9.7 million, setting a new company record, led by a significant Kashmir sapphire.
2026-05-06
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Steve McQueen's Iconic 'Le Mans' Heuer Monaco Watch to Hit Sotheby's Auction Block
A highly significant Heuer Monaco worn by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film 'Le Mans', with extensive provenance, is set for auction at Sotheby's with an estimate of $500,000–$1 million.
2026-05-05
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Rare Cartier Crash Watch Smashes Records, Fetching $2 Million at Sotheby's Hong Kong
A 1987 Cartier London Crash watch sold for a record $2 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong, highlighting a major auction of vintage Cartier timepieces.
2026-04-29
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John Wayne's Personal Signet Ring to Be Auctioned by Elmwood's
A 14-karat yellow gold signet ring belonging to Hollywood icon John Wayne will be offered at Elmwood's auction in London, with an estimate of £2,000-£3,000.
2026-04-28
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The Ocean Dream Diamond Shatters Records at Christie's Auction
The rare 5.50-carat fancy vivid blue-green Ocean Dream diamond sold for $17.3 million at Christie's, setting a new world record for its color.
2026-04-26
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The Tudor Heart: A Royal Jewel’s Journey from Discovery to Display
A newly published book explores the history and significance of the 'Tudor Heart' pendant, a rare artifact linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon.
2026-04-21
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Roberta Flack's Style and Jewelry Collection Hits the Auction Block
A collection of over 500 items from Roberta Flack's estate, including signature jewelry, fashion, and personal mementos, is being auctioned to benefit her foundation.
2026-04-21
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John Jacob Astor IV's Titanic Pocket Watch and Pencil Case Go to Auction
A Patek Philippe pocket watch and a Battin & Co. pencil case owned by John Jacob Astor IV, recovered after the Titanic sinking, are set for auction.
2026-03-31
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De Beers and Sotheby's Unveil 'Jwaneng 28.88' Diamond Ahead of Hong Kong Auction
A 28.88-carat, D-color, internally flawless diamond named 'Jwaneng 28.88' is set to be the star lot at Sotheby's Hong Kong High Jewelry sale.
2026-03-19
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Lady Wardington's 'Severely Beautiful' Jewelry Collection Fetches Over $161,000
The esteemed collection of Lady Wardington, a former model and fashion editor, achieved strong results at Noonans Mayfair, selling for $161,721.
2026-03-17
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Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Achieves Strong Results in Fine Jewellery Paris Auction
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Fine Jewellery Paris sale on March 19 featured a diverse collection of antique and signed pieces, realizing strong prices for diamonds and colored gemstones.
2026-03-15
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26.36-Carat Diamond, Largest in UK in a Decade, Heads to Auction
A rare 26.36-carat VVS1, I-color diamond, the largest white diamond solitaire offered in the UK in 10 years, is expected to fetch up to $1.3 million at Elmwood’s auction.
2026-03-10
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Joanna Carson's Estate Jewelry Collection Fetches Strong Results at Auction
The Estate of Joanna Carson auction featured over 400 lots, with significant interest in a notable jewelry collection including pieces by Cartier and David Webb.
2026-03-08
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Jewels of 'Too Beautiful' Model Lady Wardington Fetch Strong Prices at Noonans
The personal jewelry collection of 1950s British model Margaret Audrey White, Lady Wardington, achieved over $161,000 at Noonans Mayfair.
2026-02-25
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Joanna Carson Estate Jewelry Auction Features Bold, Yellow Gold Pieces
The estate of Joanna Carson, third wife of Johnny Carson, features over 100 jewelry lots in a John Moran auction, with an emphasis on bold designs in yellow gold.
2026-02-17