Sapphire Ring Nearly Triples High Estimate at Sotheby’s
June 4, 2026
Piece rakes in $688,000 at London auction against a $242,000 presale price.
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Latest Rapaport Articles about Jewelry Auctions
Multi-Gem Ring Scores Five Times High Estimate at Christie’s
June 3, 2026
Jewel sells for $194,500 at Hong Kong online auction.
6ct. Sapphire to Hit Auction Block at Sotheby’s New York
June 3, 2026
Unmounted stone has a $550,000 high estimate at upcoming sale.
Imperial Russian Jewels to Lead Sotheby’s Inaugural Artistic Luxury Auction
June 3, 2026
A Fabergé diamond and aquamarine necklace from 1911 could fetch up to $600,000 in New York.
Important Watches Auction Rakes In $36M at Christie’s Hong Kong
June 2, 2026
Patek Philippe timepiece led the sale, fetching $1.8 million.
Colorless Diamonds Have a Clear Appeal at Auction
June 1, 2026
Exceptional stones remain in demand as scarcity and size separate the market.
Sotheby’s Shines Spotlight on Colored Diamonds at NY Auction
June 1, 2026
Pinks and blues make up top five lots, including one likely to fetch over $6 million.
Jadeite Necklace Scores $26M at Christie’s
May 27, 2026
Piece is highest-priced item at Magnificent Jewels sale in Hong Kong.
Patek Philippe Watch Could Fetch $1.6M at Christie’s Sale
May 26, 2026
Timepiece will lead Important Watches auction in New York.