by Andrew Wilson | Feb 3, 2025 | Diamond Necklaces & Pendants, Antique Jewellery
Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary jewelry collection continues to captivate collectors worldwide, as demonstrated by the recent sale of a yellow diamond bracelet gifted by Michael Jackson. The piece, featuring 27 yellow diamonds, sold for £118,750 at Woolley &... 
by Andrew Wilson | Feb 1, 2025 | Antique Jewellery
A historic diamond necklace connected to Marie Antoinette sold for £3.8 million ($4.79 million) at Sotheby’s Geneva auction, surpassing its estimated value of $2.8 million. The piece features over 500 diamonds, some believed to originate from the French... 
by Andrew Wilson | Dec 10, 2024 | Antique Jewellery, Jewellery News
Sotheby’s New York’s Magnificent Jewels auction showcases an exceptional array of royal provenance pieces, featuring gems from Europe’s most distinguished noble houses. The collection’s centerpiece includes a 55. 19-carat Kashmir sapphire, the... 
by Andrew Wilson | May 23, 2024 | Precious And Semi-Precious Gemstones, Antique Jewellery, Blog
A Guide to Purchasing Tanzanite: The Enchanting Blue Gemstone Tanzanite, a gemstone of exceptional rarity, is exclusively found within a limited 20 square mile region of Tanzania. Its captivating blue-to-violet hues, achieved through careful heat treatment, evoke a... 
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 26, 2024 | Antique Jewellery, Precious And Semi-Precious Gemstones, Precious Metals and Jewellery
In its myriad forms, jewellery has long been a hallmark of human civilization, offering insight into our ancestry’s cultural, economic, and technological narratives. From the earliest use of shells, bones, and stones, which served as decoration and markers of... 
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 25, 2024 | Diamond Trends & Styles, Antique Jewellery, Diamond Jewellery
The Cartier Halo Tiara that Kate Middleton wore at her wedding speaks volumes about the royal family’s history and customs, like a whisper from the past. It’s a piece that doesn’t just sparkle with diamonds but also with stories, having been passed...
