【Geneva, Swit】Richemont to Sell ‘Baume & Mercier’… Focusing on Core Brands

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the planned acquisition of Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier by Italy’s Damiani Group from Richemont. The deal,…

【Geneva, Swit】What are the major challenges for jewelry at Christie’s?

Editor’s NoteChristie’s has appointed Max Fawcett as its new Global Jewelry Director. In this article, he outlines the key opportunities and…

【Geneva, Swit】Geneva: Napoleon Bonaparte’s Brooch Fetches Millions at Sotheby’s Auction

Editor’s NoteThis article details the remarkable sale of a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon Bonaparte during his retreat from the Battle of Waterloo….

【Geneva, Swit】Napoleon’s Brooch Fetches Record Sum of 3.79 Million Euros

Editor’s NoteA piece of Napoleonic history shattered expectations at auction this week, as a diamond brooch left behind after the Battle of Waterloo…

【Geneva, Swit】Record Sale in Switzerland: Napoleon’s Brooch Fetches Over 3.7 Million Euros

Editor’s NoteA piece of European history has found a new home. This article details the remarkable auction of a Napoleonic brooch, a relic recovered…

【Geneva, Swit】Blue Diamond ‘Melon Blue’ Auctioned for 3.9 Billion Yen in Switzerland

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the record-breaking auction of the “Melon Blue” diamond in Geneva, highlighting its extraordinary value and…

【Geneva, Swit】A Diamond Brooch Owned By Napoleon Sells for $4.4 Million at Auction

Editor’s NoteA brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte has sold at auction for $4.4 million, far surpassing its pre-sale estimate. The piece, which…

【Geneva, Swit】Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch to be Auctioned Today – But the Price is Steep

Editor’s NoteThis article details the upcoming auction of a historic diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, highlighting its provenance and…

【Geneva, Swit】The Story of the ‘Mellon Blue’, the Record-Breaking Diamond Sold for Millions at Auction

Editor’s NoteThis article details the record-breaking auction of the legendary Mellon Blue diamond at Christie’s Geneva, exploring the intertwining…