Jewellery

Overview

From the outset, our Jewellery Department has been one of the strongest and most highly regarded sections of our auction house, attracting buyers, collectors and consignors from across the UK and around the world.

Over recent years, our specialist jewellery auctions have gone from strength to strength, sourcing exceptional fine jewellery, rare gemstones and designer pieces while consistently achieving outstanding auction results. Many of our hammer prices have rivalled and, in some cases, exceeded those achieved by leading international auction houses.

Our team includes highly experienced jewellery specialists and gemmologists, including consultants qualified with FGA (Fellow of the Gemmological Association) and DGA (Diamond Member of the Gemmological Association) credentials. With decades of combined experience our experts provide trusted jewellery valuations, auction appraisals and market advice.

Designer and Luxury Jewellery

Our jewellery auctions feature an extensive range of antique jewellery, modern jewellery and contemporary designer jewellery. Over the years, we have successfully auctioned jewellery from some of the world's most prestigious luxury jewellery houses, including Cartier, Bulgari, Boucheron, Tiffany & Co. and Carlo Giuliano. A highlight was a fine diamond line bracelet by Maison Birks of Canada, which sold for £16,500 (+BP).

Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones

The market for coloured gemstone jewellery remains exceptionally strong, with significant demand for sapphire, emerald, ruby and aquamarine jewellery. Our specialists have achieved impressive results for rare and high-quality gemstones, reflecting continued international demand from collectors and investors alike. In 2020, a French sapphire and diamond ring sold for £18,000 (+BP).

Fine diamond jewellery also continues to perform exceptionally well at auction. Recent highlights include the sale of a Garrard 4-carat diamond ring for £31,000 (+BP) and an exquisite diamond rivière necklace which realised £47,000 (+BP). High-quality diamonds, particularly those with strong certification, provenance and exceptional colour and clarity, remain highly sought after.

Georgian Jewellery

Demand for Georgian jewellery (1714–1830) is stronger than ever. Collectors and buyers are increasingly drawn to the individuality, craftsmanship, timeless elegance and rarity that define authentic Georgian pieces.

As jewellery fashions evolved throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, many Georgian jewels were altered, remodelled or melted down. Consequently, original Georgian jewellery in untouched condition, particularly pieces accompanied by their original fitted cases, is becoming increasingly rare and commands exceptional prices at auction - an example being a sapphire and diamond cluster set ring, which achieved £13,000 (+BP).

Private Jewellery Collections

Recently, we were delighted to offer an important single-owner private jewellery collection, featuring seven spectacular Holbeinesque pendants. The collection attracted strong interest from collectors, dealers and international buyers, resulting in highly competitive bidding throughout the sale.

One outstanding Holbeinesque pendant, set with a central sapphire and pearl, achieved a hammer price of £14,000 (plus buyer's premium) after intense bidding. The collection as a whole achieved an exceptional 97% sold rate, realising in excess of £350,000 against a combined lower estimate of £150,000.

If you are considering selling jewellery at auction, require a professional valuation, or would like advice on diamonds, gemstones, antique jewellery or designer jewellery, our experienced team would be delighted to assist.