When Private Collections Speak: Bonhams Exceptional Jewels, London
Six single-owner collections converge at Bonhams London on 11 June 2026, led by a century-hidden Boucheron tiara and Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier sautoir. Provenance is the story.
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The Ocean Dream Diamond Returns to Christie’s Geneva
The Ocean Dream — a 5.50-carat Fancy Vivid Blue-Green diamond without peer in gemological history — resurfaces at Christie’s Geneva after twelve years in private hands.
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.
The Rockefeller Kashmir: Cartier’s Blue at Christie’s New York
Cartier’s Kashmir blue takes the lead in a Rockefeller group at Christie’s New York on 10 December 2025: a 17.66-carat unheated Kashmir sapphire ring, an Art Deco emerald bracelet, Raymond Yard parrots, and a 1950s Cartier watch—where provenance and design excellence meet in a resonant constellation.
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.
Gilded Age Elegance: The Vanderbilt Jewels at Phillips Geneva
Step into the world of Gilded Age elegance as Phillips brings the Vanderbilt Family Jewels to Geneva this November. Featuring Tiffany & Co. and Cartier masterpieces once owned by Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, this historic collection celebrates the artistry and legacy of one of America’s most influential dynasties.
The Legendary Mellon Blue returns to Auction
The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond of Internally Flawless clarity, will star at Christie’s Geneva in November. In an exclusive Q&A, Rahul Kadakia places it among the world’s most exceptional gems.
Phillips – The Geneva Jewels Auction: IV
Phillips Geneva brings brilliance to the block — rare diamonds, iconic maisons, and collectable stones that speak to taste and value.
A Maharaja Necklace at Christie’s
A necklace fit for Royalty at Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels Auction in Geneva.