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As one of the oldest and largest fine art and antiques auction houses internationally, Bonhams has had its fair share of storied jewels (those from last year’s sale from the personal collection of George and Charlotte Shultz, for example). And this time is no different. Starting Feb. 16, Bonhams is hosting a live auction in Paris, Luxury Paris […]
Purchased directly from Rio Tinto, the collection consists of pinks, purples and one red, none larger than 1.52 carats.
“The Golden Globes are on tonight?” a friend asked me. “Who knew?” You’d be forgiven for not knowing that the 80th annual Golden Globes did, indeed, happen on Jan. 10.
Buccellati, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels posted strong sales in the luxury titan’s third quarter.
In the spirit of the new year, reflecting on the past and looking toward the future, there’s something to be said about jewelry styles that never seem to lose their relevancy. One that comes to mind instantly is a delicious strand of diamonds—whether rivière, tennis, or multilayer.
On Dec. 7, De Beers had two more strikeouts with its Exceptional Blue collection—the latest sign of a cooling, and perhaps oversaturated, colored diamond auction market.
We all know that US consumers spent much more on jewelry in 2021. But who exactly drove jewelry sales and by how much? The surprising findings show major shifts in jewelry expenditure in the post-COVID lockdown period.
After a 13-carat pink diamond was pulled ahead of the sale, blue and colorless diamonds reigned supreme.
Maker’s marks, photos, and family testimonies are just some of the clues appraisers use to trace older pieces’ provenance and confirm authenticity.
Light, and the way it interplays, contrasts, reflects and casts shadows… surely there is no better way to illuminate precious gems and inspire high-flying jewelry designs! This, in any case, is the approach taken by Hermès and De Beers Jewellers, for which light in all its complexity has served as a creative medium for fine […]
The CEO of Cartier told Bloomberg it will be toning down some of its marketing in response to the sharp increase in the cost of living.
Starring Hailey Bieber, it’s inspired by holiday cards Warhol created for the brand decades ago.
