Estrela de Fura Ruby could shatter the $30m Record at Auction
In less than two months’ time, a 55.22-carat ruby is poised to become the largest — and should it sell for over $30.3 million - the most valuable gem of its kind ever to appear at auction when it goes up for sale in New York on 8 June, 2023 just one year after it was discovered in a Fura Gems mine in Mozambique.
Bejewelled Blooms
With the exquisite invitation to the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla abundant with flora and fauna, here are Collector Mag’s pick of the bunch.
Collector Mag’s Ultimate Gift Guide 2022
Struggling to figure out what to get the collector’s in your life? Let our team help. We’ve curated the best gifts per category to help you check everyone off your list.
Regal and romantic - The tiara, officially the dreamiest of jewels
For a month this summer as part of the auction house's Platinum Jubilee celebrations for her late Majesty, Sotheby's London held a formidable exhibition of fifty tiaras. Entitled Power & Image, most of the pieces were European antique regal and aristocratic ornaments which had been handed down from generation to generation; some were unchanged from their original design, while others show how this most dreamy of jewels could be transformed into a necklace, a necklace and earrings, or modernised to fit with new styles.
Van Cleef & Arpels strike lucky with Alhambra
Do you often not wonder what it is about a certain piece of jewellery that makes it a collectible? Is it its story, rich in heritage or is it the public figures that wear them? Whatever the case may be for you, French jewellery Maison, Van Cleef & Arpels and creators of the sought after Alhambra offer both in large quantity.
Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch and collector for the ages
As the British nations mourns the loss of their queen, an extraordinary woman who committed to a life of public service and devotion to the British people and the Commonwealth, we commemorate her contribution to the United Kingdom and the access she gave us to one of the world’s most important art and jewellery collections.
Tiffany’s Vision & Virtuosity exhibition opens in London
Step inside the American powerhouse Tiffany’s recently opened an inimitable exhibition in London, where you can expect enormous fiery diamonds, oversized jewellery boxes and the 'blue'.
Dior's Le Montaigne of Avenue Montaigne
With historic ties to Monsieur Dior, Victoire de Castellane has revealed a spectacular diamond in her latest high jewellery collection for Dior Joaillerie.
Chopard unveils a 6,225 carat rough emerald during Paris Haute Couture
All eyes on the rough cut Zambian emerald Insofu, the wonder of nature that lights up the history of jewellery.
Bulgari unveils new Serpenti secret-watches at LVMH Watch week
Inspired by the iconic design from the 1950’s and paying tribute to the 80th anniversary of the first Bulgari secret watch, Rome based Maison Bulgari showcases the new Serpenti Misteriosi High Jewelry Watches.