January 2026

The Top-Selling Jewels on the Block in 2025

By Anthony DeMarco

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

Finest Hour: The Year’s Timepiece Triumphs

By Carol Besler

With interest growing among Millennials and Gen Z, the watch-auction market saw an explosion of…

Big-Ticket Diamonds Are Rekindling the Thrill of the Sale

By Leah Meirovich

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

Bringing the Hammer Down on a Strong Auction Year

By Anthony DeMarco

Despite tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and a softer art market, jewelry proved resilient, with white-glove sales,…

Did Tariffs Help or Hinder the Auction Market?

By Anthony DeMarco

While Americans have had trouble buying overseas, US sellers are reaping the benefits – and…

Jewelry Auctions Offer Insight into Diamond Prices

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

Insiders’ Picks: Favorite Jewelry Lots of the Year

By Rachael Taylor

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

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