The treasury of San Gennaro, Naples
The most ancient and unviolated religious treasure not even Napoleon Bonaparte dared to touch.
Category: Jewellery Stories
A jewel linked to Queen Marie Antoinette?
Next November, Sotheby’s Geneva Royal & Noble auction will present a unique object rumoured to be linked to the infamous necklace that ruined the Queen’s reputation and caused her downfall.
Buccellati’s “share your memory” project
An invitation to all Buccellati connoisseurs and lifetime clients worldwide to share their jewels and precious memories with the Maison.
Viennese Royal Jewels at Sotheby’s
Discover treasures from the most important Viennese Imperial and Royal jewellery collection ever to come to auction.
LES GRANDS ENTRETIENS : MELANIE GRANT X ALLEN ADLER
An interview delving into the intricacies of the jewellery business and exploring the key elements that contribute to a brand’s success and longevity.
Queen Mary’s Crown for Queen Camilla’s Coronation
Queen Mary’s Crown is removed from display at the Tower of London ahead of the Coronation.
Princess Diana’s Amethyst Cross
Princess Diana’s Attallah Cross, a unique 1920s pendant by Garrard worn on several occasions by the Princess, was acquired by Kim Kardashian at Sotheby’s London during the “Royal and Noble Sale” on 18 January.
The Cambridge Emerald Choker
Two Princesses of Wales, one magnificent choker.
From one Williamson Pink to the other
The Williamson Pink Star, which recently sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong for a staggering $58 million, shares its geographical provenance with another remarkable pink, today in the Royal Collection.
Spinels – a bit of history
Bits of history and some masterpieces featuring the spinel – the gem that used to be mistaken for a ruby.