On December 9, 2025, history came full circle at Sotheby’s new global headquarters in New York’s iconic Breuer Building. The Jonker VI diamond, a 22.85-carat emerald-cut stone with royal lineage dating back to 1934, sold for over $2 million, significantly…
In a stunning beachside auction that epitomized luxury and glamour, the Desert Rose diamond made history on December 5, 2025, at Sotheby’s inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week. The exceptional 31.68-carat Fancy Vivid Orangey Pink diamond sold for $8.8 million, setting…
On December 2, Christie’s London witnessed a historic moment in the world of decorative arts when the Fabergé Winter Egg sold for £22.9 million ($30.2 million), shattering the auction record for any work by the legendary Russian jeweler. The sale…
On November 13, 2025, the horological world gathered at Geneva’s Bâtiment des Forces Motrices to celebrate excellence in watchmaking at the 25th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. The 2025 GPHG winners represent a fascinating cross-section of creativity, technical mastery, and…
There’s something almost mythical about the Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs—these impossibly intricate jeweled treasures that once graced the palaces of Russia’s last emperors. And on December 2, 2025, one of the most breathtaking examples, The Winter Egg, will return to…
Geneva – On 11 November 2025, Christie’s Geneva held its much-anticipated Magnificent Jewels live auction at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, presenting more than 100 exceptional jewels and culminating in one of the season’s standout sales. While the sale…
Gaborone / Luanda / London – A historic shake-up in the global diamond industry is underway as De Beers, the iconic diamond company currently 85 % owned by Anglo American, is officially being placed on the market. Botswana and Angola, two of…
In a revelation that reads like the closing act of a royal thriller, the legendary 137‑carat yellow gem known as the Florentine Diamond, long presumed lost or stolen, has been confirmed to have been safeguarded for decades in a bank…
Gaborone, Botswana. A remarkable discovery has captured the attention of the global gem industry. A half-pink, half-colorless diamond weighing an extraordinary 37.41 carats has been unearthed in Botswana. Experts are calling it one of the most unusual natural diamonds ever…
I’ve always believed that the most extraordinary pieces of jewelry tell stories—not just about their creators, but about entire cultures, landscapes, and the delicate ecosystems that inspire them. So when I learned about the Houbara Haven Tiara, a stunning collaboration…