Auction recap / Bonhams
Bonhams Concludes Fine Jewelry Sale in California
The auction saw strong demand with hundreds of lots finding buyers.

Bonhams concluded its Fine Jewelry: California auction, where the house realized $2,374,990 with an 84.5% sell-through rate, selling 257 of 304 lots.
Among the featured offerings, A LOOSE FANCY PINK-PURPLE DIAMOND carried an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000, and A DIAMOND NECKLACE was also estimated at $30,000 to $50,000. Additionally, A LOOSE FANCY DEEP PINK DIAMOND carried an estimate of $25,000 to $35,000, while A LOOSE FANCY BLUE DIAMOND had an estimate of $25,000 to $35,000.
This auction stands as Bonhams's #2 sale of 25 concluded this year by realized value, bringing the house's category year-to-date to $9,512,918 with an 81.1% sell-through rate. Across all categories, Bonhams has realized $22,270,078 this year, while the overall jewellery market has reached $19,729,878 with an average 85.2% sell-through rate, led by Phillips.