Watches & Jewellery
Affluent Americans spend $21bn on watches and jewellery
And Cartier is the most popular jeweller, says research into wealthy American�s spending habits in 2009
Indian jewellery prices undented by gold
The rising cost of gold isn't deterring jewellery sales in India
Belarus President wears a $17k Patek Philippe
But what is Barak Obama wearing on his wrist?
The Top 10 sales at September's Antiquorum
Two recording breaking $780k and $684k Patek Philippe watches may have stolen the show, but here are the other big sellers...
See the new $80k Tag Heuer watch
The designer's first ever platinum watch is set to cause excitement among watch collectors
Billionaire's diamond to auction for $3-5m
Christie's hopes this diamond's former owner and her reputation will enhance an already flawless stone
'Demand for collectible watches is back to pre-recession numbers'
So says the chairman of Antiquorum - its September auction netted an incredible $9m, including two Patek Philippe record breakers
Good news: jewellery markets are thriving
More people want tangible assets and this is keeping jewellery investments in good health, say auction experts
Space explorer's watch brings $45k
A Seiko wristwatch worn by a business entrepreneur and space explorer has brought five figures at Antiquorum in New York
Marlon Brando's watch sells for $18k
A Vacheron Constantin from the actor's 1950s golden period was among the big sales in New York
Two world record sales for Patek Philippe
'Buyers are willing to pay a premium for watches chosen by well respected collectors,� says Antiquorum president
World's biggest gem expo in Hong Kong
Expo will feature 3,000 exhibitors from 44 countries and the largest-ever diamond pavilion
