The $10 Million Hermès Problem: Estate Planning When Luxury Collectibles Outpace the Art Market
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the surging market for high-value collectibles, from record-breaking handbags to other luxury assets, highlighting…
Luxury Collectibles
【Geneva, Swit】Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Sold at Auction for Over $4.4 Million
Editor’s NoteA piece of history found its new owner this week as a diamond brooch once belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte sold at auction in Geneva. The…
【Dallas, Texa】6ct. Fancy-Pink Diamond to Shine at Heritage Auction
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a notable upcoming auction event, featuring a rare pink diamond ring expected to command a high price. Details…
【Geneva, Swit】Vanderbilt Jewels Shine at Phillips Sale, Pink Diamond Withdrawn
Editor’s NoteA Vanderbilt collection of Belle Époque jewelry far exceeded expectations at a recent Phillips auction in Geneva, highlighting strong…
【Geneva, Swit】The Nearly 10-Carat Diamond That Sold for a Fortune at an Exclusive Auction
Editor’s NoteThis article describes the record-breaking auction of the “Mellon Blue” diamond, a rare gem distinguished by its intense color and…
Circular Brooch with Nearly 100 Antique Diamonds and a 13.04-Carat Oval Diamond at the Center: Napoleon’s Brooch Auctioned with a Starting Price of $250,000
Editor’s NoteA piece of history returns to the spotlight as Napoleon Bonaparte’s lost diamond brooch, a trophy taken after Waterloo, heads to auction…
【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…
【Geneva, Swit】’Mellon Blue’ Diamond Fetches $26.6 Million at Geneva Auction
Editor’s NoteThe recent $26.6 million sale of the ‘Mellon Blue’ diamond in Geneva is more than a headline; it’s a testament to the unwavering demand…
【Geneva, Swit】The Vanderbilt family jewels sell for four times their estimate at auction
Editor’s NoteThe recent auction of Vanderbilt family jewels, fetching four times their estimated value, highlights the enduring fascination with…