Watches & Jewellery
Aurel Bacs, Christie's watch expert: 'How to spot a World Record collectible watch'
What's it like to sell a $5.7m watch? Aurel Bacs, International Co-Head of Christie's Watch Department, tells us in his own words...
Celebrating a rough diamond: unique gold ring is set to star at Bonhams
The 15th century piece, dating from before diamonds were cut to shape, will lead the fine jewellery sale
Huge emerald and tanzanite gemstones go under the hammer in Washington
Jewellery collectors won't be able to resist the beautiful pieces, which sell alongside a diamond ring
'Demand for large diamonds from investors continues to reach new heights'
So says Christie's, whose upcoming sales promise a wealth of multi-coloured collectible jewels
Strawberries in the shade... Sundial used for growing fruit could bring $16,000
The rare piece is expected to be one of the key lots at Christie's Travel, Science and Natural History
Embezzlement jewellery anticipated to net $1m for US Marshals Service
Items bought by convicted embezzler Sujata Sachdeva is going up for sale in Milwaukee tomorrow
Gloria Swanson's $140,000 diamond ring is set to star at Christie's jewellery auction
The Oscar-nominated actress was renowned for her love of extravagant accessories in the 1920s
Time is money: Coin experts Baldwin's embrace the luxury watch markets
The auctioneer will be holding its first timepiece sale in Hong Kong, led by an IWC Grand Complication
'Reginald the rhino' could bring home $48,250 from Railton's antique auction
The unusual antique is to be one of the key lots at the sale, ahead of some fine jewellery
A Family Affair: Queen Victoria's heirloom brooch should get a Royal reception
Bonhams' auction in April will chime with interest in regal memorabilia ahead of the Royal wedding
$25m Harry Winston jewellery down the drain . . . but diamond prices won't follow
The cops recover the French valuables - and remind us quite how coveted Winston products are
The Story of... Jaeger LeCoultre's Reverso watch - a living legend
Created for polo players in 1931, the timepiece remains one of the most coveted in the world
