The Blue Beyond Compare: Why Kashmir Sapphires Command Such Extraordinary Prices at Auction
Why do Kashmir sapphires command record prices at auction? Their legendary history, velvety blue, and why a lab certificate changes everything.
Category: Sothebys
The Jwaneng 28.88: A Flawless Diamond Heads to Auction
De Beers and Sotheby’s unveiled The Jwaneng 28.88 — a flawless, D-colour, 28.88-carat Type IIa diamond from Botswana — at Maison Assouline in London, ahead of its auction debut in Hong Kong on 23 April 2026.
Echoes of Empire: Historic Jewels at Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Sale
Three jewels of imperial provenance take centre stage at Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Jewels Sale in Geneva: Napoleon’s diamond brooch seized at Waterloo, Cunegonde of Saxony’s pearl Sévigné, and Princess Neslishah Sultan’s pink diamond ring — each a reflection of history’s splendour and legacy.
The Glowing Rose: A 10-Carat Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond Shines at Sotheby’s Geneva
A masterpiece of nature and craftsmanship, The Glowing Rose—a 10.08-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond of exceptional clarity and purity—will take centre stage at Sotheby’s Geneva on 12 November. Set in a bespoke Boodles mount, this extraordinary gem stands among the rarest ever to appear at auction, expected to achieve around $20 million.
The Bulgari Laguna Blu
A Bulgari blue diamond set to premiere at the MET Gala is estimated to achieve in excess of $25 million at Sotheby’s Geneva.
The Golden Canary
Sotheby’s unveiled in Dubai The Golden Canary, an exceptional 303.10 carat Fancy Deep Brownish-Yellow diamond
Sotheby’s Auction Preview
Unveiling the rare De Beers Millennium Blue diamond in London this morning. The largest oval fancy vivid blue diamond everContinue Reading
Sotheby’s Highlights
The rare & superb ‘De Beers Millennium Jewel 4’ will lead Sotheby’s spring sales in #HongKong this April. The 10.10Continue Reading