Anthony Demarco

Sotheby's New York High Jewelry auction achieved a robust $43.4 million, significantly surpassing its $38.7 million high estimate, with 98% of lots sold. A 10.02-carat fancy intense blue diamond led the sale, fetching $8.7 million and marking the highest-priced jewelry lot of the spring season. Fancy-colored diamonds dominated, comprising six of the top ten lots, underscoring strong market demand. Notably, a pair of Art Deco Cartier earclips with Kashmir sapphires soared to $1.6 million, vastly exceeding its $120,000 estimate after intense bidding. Rare Paraíba tourmalines also saw fierce competition, with a 7.70-carat gem realizing $1.4 million, nearly tripling its estimate, reflecting continued strength in exceptional colored gemstones. Over a third of purchases were made online.

10.02-carat fancy intense blue diamond sold for $8.7 million at Sotheby's New York High Jewelry auctionSotheby's

Watches and Wonders Geneva, the world's largest watch fair, will expand again in 2027 with the addition of four new exhibitors, including Breitling, organizers announced.

Pomellato has opened its first public exhibition in Paris, “Pomellato, Le Joaillier Révolutionnaire,” at the Palais de Tokyo, where it will run from June 24 through July 20.

Roberto Coin celebrated his luxury brand's 30th anniversary with a lavish Venetian celebration, unveiling "Meraviglia," a high jewelry collection featuring over 500 unique, Venice-inspired creations. Presented to 300 global clients in a historic 12th-century church, this remarkable volume highlights Coin's prolific imagination, producing 600 new designs annually. His core philosophy rejects repetitive collections, instead championing constant reinvention and diversity, deeply rooted in his birthplace. This unconventional approach, from his journey into jewelry to building a brand spanning 60 countries, defines Roberto Coin, offering clients distinctive artistry and a wide array of exceptional, one-of-a-kind pieces, including a reimagined Cobra line.

They gave rise to an aesthetic rooted not in inherited aristocracy or court rules but in exceptional craftsmanship driven by innovation.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, luxury watchmakers Zenith, Breitling, and Corum are releasing exclusive, U.S.-only limited-edition timepieces. Zenith's Chronomaster Revival Liberty II updates a 1960s design, featuring a white dial with blue counters and a seconds hand inspired by the American flag. Breitling's Avenger America250 series, known for precision, offers patriotic red, white, and blue models with historical engravings like the Liberty Bell. Corum expands its iconic Coin Watch, based on the historic $20 Double Eagle gold coin, with 50 state-specific editions, each limited to five pieces, proudly displaying the American Eagle and "250 Years of Independence." These collections honor the nation's milestone.

Zenith, Breitling and Corum celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with limited-edition timepieces inspired by U.S. history while showcasing their own signature designs.

Ulysse Nardin, founded in 1846, earned its reputation as one of the world's premier makers of marine chronometers, supplying precision timekeepers

Norqain channels Willy Wonka with its new Freedom GMT Enjoy Life "Holiday" Limited Edition watch, launching today with international events. One of 500 pieces contains a hidden "golden ticket" for an all-expenses-paid Maldives vacation for two, with discovery details revealed in September. This travel-inspired timepiece, the first GMT in its series, features a vibrant white dial showcasing a stylized world map in orange, pink, and turquoise. Adorned with 24 hand-drawn "Holiday Icons" and additional travel motifs on the GMT ring and date window, the 40mm stainless steel watch is powered by a chronometer-certified NN20/2 automatic caliber, offering a 70-hour power reserve and a traveler-style GMT function.