Bonhams Opens Bidding for Online Jewellery, London

Bonhams opens its digital doors for the Online Jewellery, London auction, presenting a curated selection of fine jewelry. Among the premier offerings is an OPENWORK CHOKER NECKLACE, BRACELET AND EARRING SUITE, carrying an estimate of £5,000 to £7,000. This is accompanied by a classic DIAMOND BRACELET, with an estimate of £4,000 to £6,000, and a romantic DIAMOND TOI-ET-MOI RING, which is estimated at £4,000 to £6,000. Collectors seeking refined neckwear will find a DIAMOND-SET NECKLACE estimated at £4,800 to £5,200. Horological artistry is represented by the BOODLES: DIAMOND AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL SET 'BLOSSOM' WATCH, carrying an estimate of £3,000 to £5,000, while a DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING carries an estimate of £3,000 to £5,000. Whimsical mid-century design shines in the KUTCHINSKY: GEM-SET RABBIT BROOCH, 1975, estimated at £3,000 to £5,000, alongside a sleek DIAMOND LINE BRACELET estimated at £3,000 to £5,000, concluding the premier selections.

This online event follows a busy summer for the house. In July, Bonhams concluded A Life in Ceramics: The Peter and Mary White Collection of Chinese Art, Part IV, which realized £208,205 with 137 lots sold. That same month, the Modern British and Irish Art auction brought in £759,501 with 156 lots sold, while the Travel & Exploration: including the Roger Ward Photography Collection sale achieved £532,966 with 183 lots sold.

For industry professionals tracking the broader market, this sale represents a key moment. Bonhams has achieved a year-to-date total of £9,125,168 across its sold lots, maintaining a sell-through of 82.4%. Globally, the house's year-to-date total across all categories stands at $18,496,614. The jewelry category itself remains highly competitive, with $16,980,749 realized across all tracked houses this year, boasting a category-average sell-through of 88.1%, with Phillips leading the category.

The Online Jewellery, London auction is currently open for bidding now, offering accessible entry points for collectors looking to acquire fine diamonds and signed pieces.