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Necklace Linked to Marie Antoinette Scandal Sells for Over $4.8M

After weeks of anticipation, a necklace linked to the Marie Antoinette scandal known as the "Affair of the Necklace" hit the blocks this week in...

Schlumberger for Tiffany Bracelet Headlines Bonhams’ Upcoming Sale

Bonhams is sending 307 fine jewelry pieces to the auction block in its California Jewels sale on Nov. 19, with a Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co....

Sell More by Using These Fun Facts With Clients

Fun facts are pieces of useful information that go beyond nickel knowledge. They are intended as edutainment—stimulating conversation that teaches...

2 Rolexes Linked to ‘Titanic’ Head to Auction

Not all Rolex Submariners are created equal. Fans of Titanic—the hit movie or the ship itself—would certainly consider two Submariners in...

A Rolex Submariner From the Cousteau Family Goes Up for Auction

In the world of luxury timepieces, few watches come with a story as compelling as the late underwater diver and documentarian Philippe Cousteau's...

All of Sotheby’s Fine Watches Sell During Record-Breaking Paris Luxury Week

Sotheby's sold all 119 lots in its Fine Watches auction on Oct. 16, achieving more than $3.74 million and breaking its sale record for Paris Luxury...

Necklace From a Royal Affair and a Hollywood Hit Displayed in London

A one-of-a-kind piece of British history with royal, theatrical, and cinematic ties has returned to Hancocks London after an illustrious journey...

Large Burmese Ruby, Flawless Blue Diamond Headline Phillips Sale

A remarkable 17.97 ct. Burmese ruby is expected to achieve between $4.8 million and $5.5 million in Phillips' highly anticipated Geneva...

5 Highlights From Phillips’ Upcoming Geneva Watch Auction

On Nov. 9 and 10, Phillips is hosting the Geneva Watch Auction: XX, "a celebration of watchmaking and horology in all its greatness," according to a...