Rahul Kadakia met Elizabeth Taylor at an auction in Cannes in 1999. “I was a young boy and here was... Read More
Only a few years ago, Ralph Esmerian was riding high, a respected dealer and collector taking over the role of... Read More
Forget the mislabeled citrine and the cheap, irradiated blues. Here's a new look at an old gem that's making a comeback, in all its glorious and often-overlooked variations. Read More
In the heady world of Paris between the two world wars, Deco jewelry ruled – which made the bold jewels... Read More
Nothing is more captivating than the glow of ancient gold under museum lights, except maybe for ancient gold in an... Read More
As Sex and the City fans eagerly await the release of movie 2, a look back on that cocktail ring Samantha bid on in movie 1 - and the real auction and ring that inspired it. Read More
Ralph Esmerian, former owner of Fred Leighton, pleaded guilty last week to bankruptcy fraud, a tragic turn in a respected... Read More
Once again, pink diamonds ruled the Christie's Hong Kong jewelry sale - with Asian private collectors paying big prices for the world's finest colored gems and jewels. Read More
Fine antiquities in good condition are rare and that keeps prices high in this category overall. Ancient jewelry, however, is a notable exception. You can buy rings and earrings from Ancient Rome and Greece for the price of a David Yurman bracelet. Read More
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