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November 19, 2018
SWITZERLAND - Sotheby's reports, Marie Antoinette's pearl pendant has sold for $36 million (including fees) at auction in Geneva. The sale set a new world record for a natural-pearl.
More can be seen in this 1-minute video about the the pendant, shared by France 24 News. The full story of the sale can found on Sotheby's website, here.
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November 14, 2018
SWITZERLAND - Christie's reports, the 'Pink Legacy' diamond has fetched more than $50 million (including fees) at auction in Geneva. Reportedly, the sale has set a world record per-carat for a pink diamond.
More about the sale of the diamond, can be seen in this 1-minute video shared by CBS News. The full story can also be read on CBS, here.
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FOUND - Mountain-Man Rubies Worth $90 MillionASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Four rubies, found by a modest mountain man, may fetch $90 million... Learn More April 20, 2018
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SOLD - $71 Million for 'Pink Star' DiamondHONG KONG (VIDEO) - Associated Press reports, a 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" has sold for $71 million (U.S.) at a Sotheby's auction. According to Sotheby's, the sale set a new world record for any diamond or jewel... Auction Link April 5, 2017
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SOLD - $353,000 for Einstein Pocket WatchLONDON - Christie's is reporting, a pocket watch once owned by Albert Einstein sold for $353,000 (£266,500) at auction. The circa 1900 Swiss silver open-face pocket watch soared well past its high estimate of $26,500... Auction Link July 14, 2016
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SOLD - $16 Million for Green Diamond RingHONG KONG - Reuters reports a 5.03-carat fancy vivid green diamond ring, the largest known diamond of its type, has sold at Christie's for $16.8 million... Auction Link April 10, 2016
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SOLD - $58 Million for Oppenheimer Diamond - VideoGENEVA (VIDEO) - Christie's reports the 14.6-carat Oppenheimer diamond has fetched $58 million at auction. The sale set a new world record for the most expensive jewel ever sold at auction... Auction Link May 19, 2016
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SOLD - $2.4 Million for Vintage Steel RolexGENEVA - Forbes is reporting a vintage 1942 steel Rolex has sold for $2.5 million and set a new auction record. The watch, an Antimagnetique Reference 4113, is reportedly the largest Rolex ever made, and only 12 examples are known to exist. The watch was sold by Phillips... Auction Link May 18, 2016
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SOLD - $31 Million for 'The Unique Pink' Diamond - VideoGENEVA (VIDEO) - Sotheby's reports 'The Unique Pink' 15.38 - carat diamond has fetched $31 million at auction, setting a new world record for a fancy vivid pink diamond... Auction Link May 17, 2016
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SOLD - $63 Million for 813-Carat Diamond - VideoDUBAI - NewsBeat Social reports (video) an 813-carat diamond has sold for $63 million. The diamond was reportedly sold by the Canadian based Lucara Diamond Corporation to Dubai based Nemesis International DMCC. May 10, 2016
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COMING - $70 Million Expected for Giant DiamondLONDON - The Seattle PI reports, a "diamond the size of a tennis ball" is expected to fetch $70 million at auction. The diamond, discovered in Botswana in November, measures 1,109 carats. Sotheby's will sell the diamond on June 29... Auction Link May 4, 2016
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SOLD - $32 Million for Rare Blue DiamondHONG KONG - Sotheby's reports a rare blue diamond ring has sold for $32 million (248,280,000 HKD). At 10.10 carats, it was stated to be the largest oval-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond ever to to sold at auction.... Auction Link April 5, 2016
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COMING - $25 Million Expected for Shirley Temple Birthday RingNEW YORK - Sotheby's reports a diamond ring, given to Shirley Temple by her father George Temple on her 12th birthday, is expected to fetch $25 - $35 million. The ring, featuring a 9.54 carat fancy blue diamond will be sold on April 19... Auction Link March 23, 2016
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SOLD - $412,000 for Medieval Joan of Arc RingLONDON - Live Auctioneers report a medieval ring with ties to Joan of Arc has sold for $412,000 Including premium. The ring was sold by TimeLine Auctions in cooperation with LiveAuctioneers.com. February 26, 2016
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SOLD - $2.3 Million for Antique EarringsLONDON - Blouin Art Info is reporting Bonhams has sold a rare pair of 19th century Kashmir sapphire and diamond earrings for $2.3 million... Auction Link Source: Blouin Art Info - December 28, 2015
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SOLD - $4.2 Million for Historic Queens NecklaceNEW YORK - A historic platinum and diamond necklace formerly belonging to Queen Nazli Fouad, the former Queen Mother Egypt, has sold for $4.2 million at auction. The necklace was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Sotheby's - December 10, 2015
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SOLD - $5.1 Million for Vintage 1930s RingNEW YORK - An exceptional vintage 1930s platinum, sapphire, and diamond ring has fetched $5.1 million at auction. The ring was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Sotheby's - December 10, 2015
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SOLD - $1.6 Million for Rare Patek Philippe WatchA Patek Philippe Reference 3450 has sold for $1.6 million, a new record for a wristwatch at auction in Asia. The watch was sold by the Phillips Auction House. Source: Blouin Art Info - Posted December 4, 2015
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SOLD - $18 Million for Rare Burmese RubyHONG KONG - “The Crimson Flame,” a rare Burmese ruby has sold for $18.3 million, setting a new auction record of $1.2 million per-carat. The ruby was sold by Christie's. Source: Forbes - December 1, 2015
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SOLD - $48 Million for 'Blue Moon' DiamondGENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The 'blue moon' diamond weighing 12 carats, fetched $48 million (a new record) when it was sold by Sotheby's. Source: CBS NEWS - November 12, 2015
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SOLD - $3.6 Million for Yellow Diamond Ring
NEW YORK, USA - A yellow diamond ring, weighing approximately 75.56-carats, mounted in 18k gold, has fetched $3.6 million at auction. The ring was sold by Christies. Source: Christie's - October 20, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $6.7 Million for Sapphire and Diamond Ring
HONG KONG - A sapphire and diamond ring (27.68-carat), known as the "Jewel of Kashmir," has fetched $6.7 million at auction. The ring was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Reuters - October 8, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $5.2 Million for Grey Pearl Necklace
HONG KONG - A rare necklace comprised of 42 rare grey saltwater pearls known as the The Cowdray Pearls (with matching earrings) has fetched $5.2 million. The pearls were sold by Sotheby's. Source: Art Daily - October 7, 2015 Related: |
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COMING - $23 Million Expected for Pink Diamond
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A cushion-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 16 carats is expected to fetch $23 - 28 million when it's sold by Christie’s on November 10. Source: Professional Jeweller - September 29, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $1.4 Million for Hope Spinel Gemstone
LONDON, UK - A rare British gemstone named the Hope Spinel, once owned by a London banker named Henry Philip Hope has fetched $1.4 million at auction. The gemstone was sold by Bonhams. Source: Antiques and the Arts - September 24, 2015 Related: |
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COMING - $55 Million Expected for Blue Diamond
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A blue diamond weighing 12 carats and described by experts as flawless, may fetch up to $55 million (a new record) when it's sold by Sotheby's on November 11. Source: CNBC - September 23, 2015 Related: |
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FOUND - $46,000 Ring Discovered with Metal Detector
LEICESTERSHIRE, UK - A 15h-century love or marriage ring discovered with a metal detector, is expected to fetch up to $46,000 (£30,000) at auction when sold by Sotheby’s in London, July 9, 2015. Source: Art Daily - July 8, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $1.2 Million for Diamond Necklace
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A diamond necklace comprised of fifty-one round brilliant-cut diamonds, has fetched $1.2 million at auction. The necklace was sold by Bonhams. Source: Bonhams - June 22, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $353,000 for Vintage Pocket Watch
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A rare 1985 Patek Philippe pocket watch has sold for $353,000 (including buyer's premium) at auction. The watch was sold by Christie's. Source: Christie's - June 9, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $4.1 Million for Rare Cartier Ring
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A rare diamond and sapphire ring ( 21.71 - carat) by Cartier, known as 'The Kelly Ring' has fetched $4.1 million at auction. The ring was sold by Christie's. Source: Christie's - June 16, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $543,000 for Antique Ring
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA - An antique sapphire and diamond ring by Howard & Co. has sold for $543,000 at auction. The ring was sold by Skinner Auctions. Source: Skinner Auctions - June 9, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $353,000 for Rare Vintage Wrist Watch
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A rare 1952 Patek Philippe wrist watch has sold sor $353,000 (including buyer's premium) at auction. The watch was sold by Bonhams. Source: Bonhams - June 9, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $30 Million for 'Sunrise Ruby' Ring
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A 25.59- carat ruby, known as the 'sunrise ruby' has fetched $30 million (including buyer's premium) at auction. The ruby ring was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Bloomberg - May 13, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $22 Million for 100-Carat Diamond Ring
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - An internally flawless 100-carat diamond has fetched $22 million (including buyer's premium) at auction. The diamond was sold by Sotheby's. Source: NBC New York - April 22, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $305,000 for 16-Carat Ring
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A diamond ring set with a fancy yellow rectangular diamond, weighing 16.64 carats has sold for $305,000 at auction. The ring was sold by Bonhams. Source: Bonhams - April 15, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $5 Million for Rare Pearl & Diamond Necklace
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A rare natural colored pearl and diamond necklace has fetched $5 million at auction. The necklace was sold by Christie's. Source: Christie's - April 14, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $305,000 for Vintage Calder Necklace
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A vintage 1940 necklace created by Alexander Calder (1898-1976) has sold for $305,000. The necklace was sold by Christies. Source: Christie's - March 6, 2015 Related: |
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FOUND - $35,000 Watch Bought for $5.99 at Goodwill
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA - A man purchased a rare 1959 LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm Watch at a Goodwill for $5.99. Then received $35,000 for it, in a private sale to a vintage watch dealer. Source: Hodinkee - February 17, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $757,000 for Pair of Art Deco Brooches
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A pair of Art Deco ruby and diamond brooches by Cartier have sold for $757,000 (£482,000). The brooches were sold by Bonhams. Source: Professional Jeweller - December 17, 2014 Related: |
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$11 Million for Pear Shaped Diamond
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A pear-shaped 89.23 carat diamond has sold for nearly $11 million (including premium). The diamond was sold by Christie's. Source: Forbes - December 11, 2014 Related: |
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$813,750 for Largest Saltwater Pearl (Record)
LAMBERTVILLE, NEW JERSEY, USA - The largest known near-round natural saltwater pearl, known as the Putlov pearl brooch, sold for $813,750. The pearl was sold by Rago Arts Auction House. Source: Antiques and the Arts - December 9, 2014 Related: |
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$453,904 for Cartier Diamond Tiger Brooch
HONG KONG - A diamond tiger brooch made by Cartier has sold for $453,900. The brooch made of diamonds (9.95 carats) onyx, and emeralds was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Sotheby's - November 27, 2014 Related: |
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$5 Million for Red Heart-Shaped Diamond
HONG KONG - A heart-shape fancy red diamond ring (2.09 carat) by Moussaieff has sold for $5 million. The diamond's sale also set a world record when it was sold by Christie's. Source: JCK - November 25, 2014 Related: |
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$32.6 Million for Bunny Mellon's Blue Diamond
NEW YORK, USA -A 9.75-carat blue diamond once owned by Mrs. Paul (Bunny) Mellon, has sold for $32.6 million. The diamond's sale also set two world records when it was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Forbes - November 21, 2014 Related: |
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$8.6 Million for Graff Ruby Ring
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A ring with an 8.32 carat ruby, named the 'Graff Ruby,' has sold for for $8.6 million. The rare ruby ring was sold by Sotheby's. Source: ABC News - November 13, 2014 Related: |
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$17 Million for Rare Sapphire Necklace
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A rare (392.52 carat) sapphire necklace named The 'Blue Belle of Asia' has sold for $17 million. The necklace was sold by Christie's. Source: Bloomberg - November 12, 2014 Related: |
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$24 Million for Super-Complicated Vintage Watch
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A rare Patek Philippe watch, named The Supercomplication has set a new world record by selling for $24 million. The watch was sold by Sotheby's. Source: What Sells Best - November 11, 2014 Related: |
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$2.7 Million for Rare 1951 Patek Philippe Watch
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A rare 1951 Patek Philippe gold watch (perpetual calendar chronograph) has sold for $2.7 million. The watch was sold by Christie's. Source: Christie's - October 9, 2014 Related: |
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$17.7 Million for Flawless Pink Diamond
HONG KONG - A pear-shaped internally flawless pink diamond (8.41 carat) mounted in a ring, has sold for a record $17.7 million (after buyer's premium). The diamond was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Yahoo News - October 7, 2014 Related: |
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$24,000 for Pair of Alexander Calder Cufflinks
NEW YORK, USA - A pair of silver spiral cufflinks (circa 1955) by Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976) have sold for $24,000. The cufflinks were sold by Keno Auctions. Source: Live Auctioneers - October 1, 2014 Related: |
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$1.1 Million for Vintage Snake Watch (New World Record)
LONDON, UK - A rare 1965 Bulgari snake wristwatch (enamel and diamond ) has sold for $1.1 Million (£662,500) setting a new world record for a Bulgari. The watch was sold by Christie's. Source: Blouin Artinfo - June 6, 2014 Related: |
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$16.3 Million for Huge Yellow Diamond (New World Record)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A large100.09-carat (Graff Vivid Yellow) diamond ring has sold for $16.3 million, setting a new world record for a yellow diamond. The watch was sold by Christie's. Source: The Washington Post - May 14, 2014 Related: |
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$1.2 Million for Vintage Rolex Watch (New World Record)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A rare 1949 Rolex wristwatch (Oyster Perpetual model) has sold for $1.2 Million, setting a new world record for a Rolex. The watch was sold by Christie's. Source: NBC News - May 13, 2014 Related: |
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$27 Million for 1933 Cartier Necklace (New World Record)
HONG KONG - A 1933 Jadeite bead, ruby and diamond necklace, by Cartier, has sold for $27.4 Million (a new world record). The necklace was sold by Sotheby's. Source: The Telegraph - April 7, 2014 Related: |
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$153,000 for 1950's Picasso Silver Pendant
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA - A 1950's Picasso pendant (silver satyr's head) has sold for $153,000. The pendant was once presented to actress Carole Mallory by Francoise Gilot. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - March 20, 2014 Related: |
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Pink Star Diamond Fetches $83 Million
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A diamond known as the Pink Star has sold for a record-breaking $83 million (£52m). Setting a new record for the highest price paid for a gemstone. Source: BBC - November 13, 2013 Related: |
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$35.5 Million for Rare Orange Diamond
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A large orange pear-shaped diamond has sold for a record price. The 14.82 carat diamond, sold for $35.5 million, setting a new-world-record for a diamond of it's type. Source: Swiss Info - November 13, 2013 Related: |
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1957 Patek Philippe Watch Sells for $2.2 Million
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A 1957 pink-gold Patek Philippe Watch has sold for $2.2 million. The watch adjusts for leap years and is one of six known to exist. Source: Bloomberg - November 12, 2013 Related: |
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Rolex Daytona Sells for Record $1.1 Million
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - A 1969 Rolex has sold for a record $1.1 million. The stainless-steel Rolex Daytona watch (Paul Newman-model) has fetched the highest price to date for a Daytona at auction. Source: Bloomberg - November 11, 2013 Related: |
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Great Escape Prisoner Watch Fetches $80,000
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK - A rare Rolex watch worn by a soldier who participated in the real 'Great Escape' has sold for $80,000 (£50,000). The watch sale fetched more than twice the estimated auction price. Source: Maidenhead Advertiser - November 7, 2013 Related: |
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Girl Discovers Diamond Worth Up-To $30,000
ARKANSAS, USA - A fourteen year old girl discovered a 3.85 carat diamond while diamond hunting at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The Diamond is thought to be valued at up to $30,000. Source: E Online - October 23, 2013 Related: |
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$30.6 Million for Rare White Diamond (New World Record)
HONG KONG - A rare 118-carat White Diamond was sold for $30.6 million (£19 million) setting a new-world-record for the highest price paid (to date) of a diamond of it's type. Source: The Telegraph - October 7, 2013 Related: |
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