History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Apollo and Artemis diamonds
The Apollo and Artemis Diamonds: The Most Expensive Pair of Diamond Earrings Ever Sold

The Apollo and Artemis diamonds stand among the rarest gemstones ever discovered—extraordinary not only for their individual[…]

Record Watch and Jewellery Sales Mark Strong 2025 at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s has reported a standout performance in 2025, with watch and jewellery sales delivering robust year-on-year growth.

The Desert Rose diamond
32ct ‘Desert Rose’ Diamond Sets Auction Record in Abu Dhabi

A remarkable 32-carat fancy vivid orangy-pink diamond has achieved a new auction record at Sotheby’s inaugural Collectors’[…]

Sotheby's Paris
Best Jewelry and Watch Results at Sotheby’s Paris for Seven Years

Sotheby's sales of fine jewelry and watches in Paris raised over $10.9m (EUR 9.3m) last week -[…]

Unique Patek Philippe Sells for $4.3m

A unique Patek Philippe watch sold for $4.3m at Sotheby's New York - the highest price realized[…]

Al Capone’s Diamond-Studded Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Heads to Sotheby’s Auction

A dazzling piece of underworld history is heading to auction: Al Capone’s custom diamond-studded pocket watch, crafted[…]

The 10.3 Carat ‘Mediterranean Blue’ Diamond Could

Fancy vivid blue diamonds exceeding 10 carats are among the rarest gemstones in the world, and Sotheby’s[…]

10 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring Sells for USD $5.5 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

A stunning 10.33 carat Burmese ruby fetched an impressive $5.5 million

New York Jewelry Auctions Top $70 Million In June, Led By Diamonds

New York Jewelry Auctions Top $70 Million In June, Led By Diamonds

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