Editor’s Note
This article highlights the remarkable success of the recent Joaillerie Paris online jewelry sale, which achieved €16.7 million—double its low estimate. With 88% of lots sold and over half exceeding their high estimates, the results underscore the robust demand and vitality of the high-end jewelry market in the digital space.
Paris, France – The online Joaillerie Paris sale soared, doubling its low estimate to total €16.7 million ($19.1 million). Of the 242 lots offered, 88% found buyers, with over half (53%) selling above their high estimate.
Two rings, one a ruby and diamond piece signed by Van Cleef & Arpels and the other a fancy color diamond, each surpassed €2 million, far exceeding their pre-sale estimates and becoming the top online auction lots in France for 2025. An exceptional fine pearl necklace by Chaumet, a key theme of the sale, fetched over €1.5 million, tripling its estimate. The intense bidding battles for these three exceptional pieces reflected a sale that attracted numerous bidders from nearly 50 countries and buyers worldwide.
Held online since 2020 and taking place twice a year at Christie’s, Joaillerie Paris had previously crossed the €10 million threshold three times. With a total of €16.7 million, it opens a new chapter and solidifies its position as an unmissable event in the international jewelry calendar. The 2025 edition allowed the sale to reclaim the international pole position for Christie’s online jewelry sales. The success is attributed to the curated selection, the high-quality exhibition by Laure Devenelle, the presence of international bidders, and the prices achieved, all contributing to the success of a format chosen and developed by Christie’s for its Paris jewelry sales.
• Van Cleef & Arpels Ring: A platinum and 18k yellow gold ring featuring an oval ruby of 6.269 carats with baguette and half-moon diamonds sold for €2,411,600, far above its €300,000-500,000 estimate.
• Fancy Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond Ring: A ring set with a 9.67-carat cushion-cut Fancy Vivid yellow-orange diamond and tapered baguette diamonds sold for €2,121,200, nearly ten times its estimate.
• Sapphire Ring: A ring with a 7.76-carat sapphire achieved a spectacular €869,400 against a €300,000-400,000 estimate.
• Boucheron Pieces: Items from Boucheron, one of the most represented houses with nearly fifty lots, performed very well. For example, a pair of emerald and diamond earrings sold for €365,400 against a €40,000-60,000 estimate.
Following the closure of the “Paris, Capital of the Pearl” exhibition, pearls became one of the stars of the sale. An exceptional three-strand fine pearl and diamond necklace by Chaumet soared to €1,552,500 against a €400,000-600,000 estimate. Among historical pieces, a pearl brooch belonging to Marie Clémentine de Habsbourg Lorraine also exceeded its high estimate, fetching €94,500.