【Paris, Franc】A Crushed Jewel, But Not Defeated
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the promising initial assessment of the damaged crown of Empress Eugenie, following a high-profile heist at the…
Historical Jewelry
【Tokyo, Japan】Margot Robbie’s Legendary Jewelry Sparks Renewed Interest; ‘Omoio’ Strengthens Antique Jewelry Appraisal System
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the reappearance of a historic piece of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘Taj Mahal’ diamond necklace, at a recent…
【Brussels, Be】Jewels Worn by Belgium’s Queen Fabiola at the Wedding of Felipe VI and Letizia Go Up for Auction: Their Price and the Origin of the Controversial Inheritance
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex legacy of Queen Fabiola of Belgium, whose 2014 death revealed intricate family and legal disputes over…
【Canada】The ‘Florentiner’ – A Prominent Gem on Twisted Paths
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable history of the ‘Florentiner’ diamond, a legendary Habsburg jewel with a mysterious past that has…
【Geneva, Swit】Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Blows Away Auction Estimates
Editor’s NoteA diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte sold for $4.4 million at Sotheby’s Geneva, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate after a…
【Geneva, Swit】Napoleon’s Brooch Looted from the Battlefield of Waterloo Sells for Over €3.8 Million
Editor’s NoteA diamond brooch once owned by Emperor Napoleon I sold for €3.817 million at Sotheby’s Geneva, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of…
【Tokyo, Japan】Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry: This Art Deco Exhibition Shows How Far Modernity Can Travel
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a Tokyo exhibition celebrating the centennial of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Art Deco jewelry, framing it as a tribute…
【New York, US】Marie Antoinette’s Pink Diamond to be Auctioned at Christie’s: Estimated Value Between $3 and $5 Million
Editor’s NoteThis article details the upcoming auction of a rare 18th-century pink diamond with a storied provenance, once belonging to Marie…
【New York, US】Marie Antoinette’s Pink Diamond at Christie’s Auction: Estimated Value Between $3 Million and $5 Million
Editor’s NoteThis article details the upcoming auction of an 18th-century pink diamond with a storied royal provenance. Its history, from the court…
【London, UK】Lady Astor’s Cartier Tiara Doubles Estimate at Auction
Editor’s NoteA Cartier tiara once belonging to Lady Nancy Astor has sold at auction for £889,400, far exceeding its high estimate of £350,000. The…