Watch auctions are divided into two categories: Patek Philippe and Rolex, which represent the bulk of the value; and everything else. Likewise, jewelry auctions fall into two camps: colored, large, or ...
Each year, millions of visitors crowd around a display case in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., for a glimpse of one of the most legendary gemstones in the world: the ...
Diamonds are treasured around the world for their beauty and sparkle. Although the gemstone and jewelry industries market them to symbolize enduring love, they’re also a scientific wonder. Natural ...
If you have a diamond ring or other diamond jewelry you no longer want, you might be surprised to learn that the resale value of a diamond is typically much lower than its retail price (what it ...
These tinted diamonds make up just 0.01 percent of all natural diamonds mined, appearing in shades of pink, blue, yellow, green, and even red. Since 2005, pink diamonds have increased in value by ...
When shopping for a diamond, whether for an engagement ring or a piece of fine jewelry, you’ll quickly encounter the term Four Cs—Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight. These four characteristics ...
When you think of an engagement ring, what do you picture? Perhaps a sparkling solitaire stone, or a halo of smaller gems encircling a central jewel. No matter the style, you’re likely imagining white ...
In Geneva, sales at the three auction houses totaled $145,934,377, including $77,703,074 at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels; $46,531,921 at Sotheby’s Magnificent and Noble Jewels; and $21,699,382 at ...