24-Ct. Graff Diamond Ring Could Fetch $3.5 Million at Auction

Graff diamond ring. Photo credit: Denis Hayoun - Diode SA

Superb jewels, top-quality colorless diamonds, rare gemstones, natural pearls, and signed jewels from Bulgari, Cartier, Boivin, Graff, JAR, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston will be part of Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction on November 16.

Several private collections also will be part of the auction at the

Giant Natural Pearl Sells for $254,500 at Christie’s Dubai

A baroque drop-shaped natural pearl weighing 239.7 grains (59.92 carats) sold for $254,500 at Christie’s Dubai sale of Important Jewels on Wednesday. The pearl, set on a diamond foliate surmount with a spectacle-set diamond chain 42 cm. long, is the largest saltwater pearl ever recorded, according to the international auction house.

It was once part of the collection of Valda Virginia Vaughn

Online Estate Sale at Ajaline.com

This Cartier Brooch, Circa 1950s, is among the items on sale.

Ajaline.com, which bills itself as the first members-only flash website, will be hosting an estate sale of vintage fine jewelry, collected from around the world by founder Meeling Wong. 



Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, circa 1950s
The features of this particular sale are a number of items from famed French designers, including a

Jewelry Camp Moves to Tarrytown

The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, better known as “Jewelry Camp,” is moving to a new location. This year’s event will be held at the Tarrytown House Estate, in Tarrytown, New York, July 15 -17. In its 34th year, the annual educational event is for professionals and enthusiasts who want to advance their knowledge of the antique and estate jewelry market. As in prior years, Jewelry Camp will