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A Boucheron ruby and diamond necklace that sold in December at Sotheby’s New York image
Bringing the Hammer Down on a Strong Auction Year

Despite tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and a softer art market, jewelry proved resilient, with white-glove sales, record prices and global demand across categories.

Boucheron Art Nouveau Juno pendant in enamel, sapphire and diamonds, which sold at Bonhams New York in June image
Did Tariffs Help or Hinder the Auction Market?

While Americans have had trouble buying overseas, US sellers are reaping the benefits – and may be giving Geneva a run for its money.

The blue-diamond Boucheron ballerina ring that sold at Christie's image
The Top-Selling Jewels on the Block in 2025

Collectors had a fondness for blue this past year in both diamonds and gemstones.

Left to right April Matteini, Jean Ghika, Claibourne Poindexter and Jill Burgum image
Insiders’ Picks: Favorite Jewelry Lots of the Year

Four auction officials share the pieces they loved best out of 2025’s offerings.

Auctioneer Aurel Bacs commands the saleroom at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo image
Finest Hour: The Year’s Timepiece Triumphs

With interest growing among Millennials and Gen Z, the watch-auction market saw an explosion of outstanding sales in 2025.

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Reflections
Leah Meirovich portrait
Big-Ticket Diamonds Are Rekindling the Thrill of the Sale

The estimates for some of 2025’s jewels recall the excitement of record-breaking auctions past.

Rapaport CEO Dan Mano portrait
Jewelry Auctions Offer Insight into Diamond Prices

These sales reflect the stones’ value as well as consumers’ confidence in the market.

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Data
A Paraiba tourmaline and diamond suite from Tiffany & Co image
Rapaport’s Annual Auction Data Report

See how diamonds performed under the hammer at auction houses around the world.

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The Rapaport Price List: January 2026

Dive into the proprietary diamond data shaping the industry’s business decisions.

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