Antique & Estate Jewelry

New ‘Gems’ Exhibit to Open in Paris (Good Thing There’s This Book)

Happy: On Sept. 16, the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris will unveil a new exhibit titled Gems in collaboration with the famed French...

Ebay to Authenticate All Watches on Platform Over $2K

Luxury watch collectors have always been wary of shopping for timepieces on eBay. The original online marketplace is a great place to pick up a...

Rolex Daytona JPS Breaks Record for Highest Price Paid for Watch Online

The watch—an ultrarare Rolex Daytona JPS reference 6264 in 18k gold—is so sought after, Sotheby's gave the timepiece its own online auction. And...

Can Your Astrological Sign Guide You to the Right Engagement Ring?

From Comet NEOWISE sightings to the persistent popularity of talismanic jewelry, including those that point to celestial motifs and zodiac signs, the...

How She’s Managing: Florida-Based Custom Jeweler Amanda Jaron

Every Thursday during the pandemic, we’ll be checking in on members of the jewelry trade in an attempt glean shareable tips and tricks for a...

Seaman Schepps iolite amethyst wave earrings

Estate Jeweler Tiina Smith Bows Capsule on Moda Operandi

Sad: Last week, Will Kahn announced his departure from luxury retail site Moda Operandi, where he held the position of jewelry market director....

Happening Now: Historic Auction of 101 Rare Cartier Clocks

The obvious way to get a feel for the goods up for grabs in an auction is to browse the lots and accompanying literature. But in the case of A...

A Pair of Fancy Colored Diamonds Fetch More Than $18 Million in Sotheby’s Sale

No hearts were stolen at Sotheby's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale on Friday. But two were handsomely paid for. A pair of exceptionally rare,...

Rare Paul Newman Rolex Daytona Sells for $500,000 in Online Auction

A circa-1970 Rolex Paul Newman Daytona with a rare Panda dial set a new record for a watch sold online when it fetched $500,000 in Sotheby's online...