Jewels
Australia's Premiere Fine Jewellery & Watch Specialist AuctioneerConsistently achieving high results, Smith & Singer – formerly operating as Sotheby's Australia – is the premier auctioneer of Jewels and watches in Australia. Smith & Singer offers quality jewels to the discerning collector who is looking for special designs from vintage to present day. Our auctions feature exquisite examples of the artistic creativity of internationally known jewellery houses such as Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels, amongst others. The selection of top quality white and coloured diamonds, gemstones and natural pearls is wide and varied, with many fresh-to-the-market examples from private collections. Our specialists work tirelessly to realise outstanding results for our consignors – recent highlights include an 11.90 carat round brilliant-cut diamond and platinum ring selling for $329,400, a 15.27 carat, brilliant-cut diamond ring achieving $176,900 and an 18ct gold and diamond 'Grande Marguerite' brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960 selling for $122,000. We also regularly set record prices with the auction of watches – a circa 1970 Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' realised an auction record for a wristwatch in Australia at $219,600, and more recently an Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI 1969 ref 145022 69, wristwatch realised $79,300 – the highest price for a watch at auction in Australia in 2019. The team of highly experienced specialists, based in Melbourne and Sydney, believes that jewellery is the most personal of the decorative arts and that these pieces tell a special story. Smith & Singer conducts three auctions each year of the highest quality jewels and watches for the discerning collector. You will find both contemporary and antique jewellery at our auctions featuring remarkable pieces from around the world , including rings, necklaces, brooches and more. Typical Jewellery Pieces Sold by Smith & Singer
Buy Precious & Antique Jewellery at Auction Throughout the year we feature regular jewellery collections for sale through our Important Jewels auction. You must register to bid at auction, by leaving your written or electronic instructions. Our team are happy to assist you through the process of registration. There are four ways to bid at Smith & Singer If successful, our Post Sale Service team will be happy to assist you with payment as well as the collection or shipment of your purchase. For further information about registering to bid and buying with Smith & Singer visit this page www.smithandsinger.com.au/buy.html Sell your Precious & Antique Jewellery with Smith & Singer via Auction Smith & Singer is always looking for high quality jewellery pieces to be sold at our upcoming auctions. We offer fair market valuations and attractive consignment opportunities for those looking to sell quality antique and contemporary jewellery. You can sell new or second hand, vintage or contemporary, single lots through to estate jewellery collections. To get an idea of the items we accept, view items from past auctions via the links below. For a free and condidential jewellery or watch valuation, please contact usto make an appointment, or submit an appraisal request online. Also view our services pagefor more information regarding our sales terms. For more information about selling with Sotheby’s visit this page www.smithandsinger.com.au/sell.html Auction Locations Typically our auctions are held in Melbourne or Sydney with exhibitions for viewing the jewels in both cities prior to the auction date. If you don’t live in either city, can’t travel, or are located outside of Australia, we find clients opt for either an absentee bid registration or phone bidding registration. Alternatively you can bid online and register for our live internet bidding system. To review the bidding options please visit www.smithandsinger.com.au/buy.html Results from Recent Jewellery Auctions Important Jewels 4 December 2019 Important Jewels 7 August 2019 Important Jewels 15 May 2019 Important Jewels 12 December 2018 Important Jewels & Watches 8 August 2018 Important Jewels & Watches 18 April 2018 Important Jewels 6 December 2017 To view results from all past auctions visit Contact us for further information
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Result Highlights
Platinum and diamond ring Sale Date: 8 August 2018 Sale Price: $366,000
Platinum, sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1935 Sale Date: 8 August 2018 Sale Price: $366,000
Platinum, 18ct gold, fancy yellow diamond and diamond ring Sale Date: 8 August 2018 Sale Price: $286,700
18ct white gold and diamond ring Sale Date: 8 August 2018 Sale Price: $244,000
Rolex A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with registers and bracelet ref 6262 no 2416645 'Paul Newman' Daytona Cosmograph circa 1970 Sale Date: 23 May 2017 Sale Price: $219,600 > View lot details |
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