Sotheby's to offer jewels of Brazil's 'first lady'
Geneva—Jewelry from a number of noteworthy women will be on the auction block during Sotheby's spring sale of Magnificent Jewels, the auction house has announced.
Sotheby's experiences record-setting year
New York—Sotheby's recorded its highest fourth-quarter and full-year sales results in the company's 264-year history in 2007, according to results released by the auction house this week.
Sotheby's holds record-setting sale
New York—Sotheby's raked in a record $49.8 million at its December Magnificent Jewels sale held Monday in New York City, the highest total ever for a jewelry sale at the auction house.
Sotheby's to auction extremely rare diamond
Geneva—Sotheby's has announced that it will offer the largest flawless brilliant-cut diamond ever to appear at auction at its "Magnificent Jewels" sale in Geneva on Nov. 14.
Sotheby's to sell Kelly and Calvin Klein's pearls
New York—Sotheby's will sell three lots of natural pearl and diamond jewels from the collection of Kelly and Calvin Klein as part of its "Magnificent Jewels" sale on Dec. 4.
Sotheby's Europe announces fall auctions
London—Sotheby's Europe is entering its fall season, with highlights including everything from the best of British jewelry to important watches and jewelry to animal-inspired baubles.
Sotheby's sells two diamonds for almost $8M
Geneva—Sotheby's auction house sold two yellow diamonds, known as the Donnersmarck Diamonds, for approximately $4.6 million and $3.2 million, during its "Magnificent and Noble Jewels" sale held...
'Noble Jewels' on block at Sotheby's in Geneva
Geneva-Sotheby's will host its Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva next month, with a number of storied jewelry pieces formerly owned by royalty also on offer in a special "Noble Jewels" sale.
Sotheby's to conduct auctions for charity
New York—Proceeds from the sale of several jewels in Sotheby's upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction on April 24 will benefit charitable organizations.
Sotheby's has record year in 2006
New York—Sotheby's auction house took in its highest-ever annual total for revenues and operating income in 2006 in the company's 263-year history.
Sotheby's St. Moritz 'Magnificent Jewels' sale tops $8 million
St. Moritz, Switzerland—Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sale here brought in $8.6 million, with the top lot—a 10.97-carat marquise-shaped, D-color diamond ring—going for $583,985.
Sotheby's, Antiquorum auctions break records
New York—Christmas came early for Sotheby's and Antiquorum auction houses, which both hosted record-breaking watch and jewelry sales last week in New York.
Sotheby's Diamonds collaborates with celebrated designer
New York—Renowned jewelry designer James de Givenchy has created a 15-piece collection of one-of-a-kind and limited-edition jewels for Sotheby's Diamonds.
Mahogany clock biggest lot at Sotheby's auction
London—A Mudge and Dutton mahogany longcase clock, which sold for $94,908, was the top lot at Sotheby's Fine Clocks, Watches, Scientific Instruments and Mechanical Music auction, held here.
Guess who paid $16M for a diamond?
Geneva—Guess Jeans founder Georges Marciano paid approximately $16.2 million for an 84.37-carat diamond at Sotheby's on Wednesday, the second-highest price ever paid for a diamond at auction.
Diamond tiara crowns Sotheby's jewelry auction
London—Diamond jewelry, from an early-20th-century Cartier tiara to contemporary pieces, sold briskly at a Sotheby's jewelry auction in London that brought in nearly $4 million in sales.
Ponahalo Diamonds sell for $6.3 million
New York—The Ponahalo Diamonds, the two stones cut from a 316.15-carat piece of rough mined in South Africa, sold for more than $6 million at a Christie's auction held on Wednesday in New York...
Rare black-dial Patek Philippe at Sotheby's sale
Geneva—Sotheby's will host its "Important Watches" spring sale at the Beau Rivage Hotel in Geneva on Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. A public exhibition will take place from May 12-14.
Sotheby's Geneva sets 'Magnificent Jewels' sale
Geneva—Sotheby's will host its annual "Magnificent Jewels" sale in Geneva at the Beau-Rivage Hotel on Nov. 15.
Rare pocket watches on block at Sotheby's
Geneva—Sotheby's will host its traditional autumn sale next month with about 160 timepieces, including two rare pocket watches, going on the auction block.