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An important Belle Époque Padparadscha sapphire and diamond brooch commanded the room at the #SothebysGeneva white-glove Royal & Noble live sale, achieving 28X its original estimate.

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From the royal collection of Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchess of Västerbotten, the exceptional jewel sparked fierce competition as eager bidders vied for the chance to own this unique piece.

Dating to circa 1910, the brooch features a magnificent 23.64-carat Padparadscha sapphire, framed by a millegrain-set surround of circular- and single-cut diamonds.

Watch as Sotheby's auctioneer Quig Bruning brings the hammer down for a final price of 1,120,000 CHF.

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As the temperatures start to drop, we're reaching for our favorite scarves to stay warm, and no brand does refined accessories better than @celineofficial.

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With their dedication to art, craft and excellence, Sotheby’s is thrilled to welcome CELINE as our presenting partner for The New York Sales in November 2026.

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This luminous 51.79-carat spinel sent bidders into a frenzy as they competed for the rare, unmounted gemstone at #SothebysGeneva.

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Historically, spinels were often fashioned into rounded beads to preserve as much of their weight as possible. Indian rulers sometimes had their spinels engraved with their names, transforming these precious stones into enduring records of history.

Watch as Sotheby's Jessica Wyndham brings the bidding to a thrilling close, bringing the hammer down on this precious gemstone for a final seven-figur3e price of 1,664,000 CHF.

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This December at #SothebysNewYork, the earliest known Voutilainen housed in titanium and powered by Kari Voutilainen’s celebrated in-house Calibre 28 hits the auction block.

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A devoted traveler, Kari has long regarded the GMT as one of the most practical and personal of complications, and the GMT-6 remains among his most cherished creations. This unique example remained in Voutilainen’s personal collection for years after its completion—a testament to the regard in which he held it.

Uniting the artisanal refinement of the Calibre 28 with the rarity and modernity of a titanium case, this watch represents an unprecedented combination at a formative moment in Voutilainen’s career.

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JAR's charming creations bloomed at today's High Jewelry live sale at #SothebysGeneva, with this pink spinel, white jade and enamel jabot carnation brooch captivating bidders around the globe. The room was electric as the coveted piece achieved nearly 6X its estimate, selling for a final price of 281,600 CHF.

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Relive the moment with Sotheby's auctioneer Quig Bruning.

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With the 166th annual Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune taking place this Sunday, Jeannie Cho Lee and Ludivine Griveau explore this season's red vintages, including Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Each wine reveals depth, richness of color, and a beautifully velvety texture.

The live auction takes place on 15 November, and bidding is now open >> https://t.co/1OdG9Sq5bP

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Independent watchmaking stole the spotlight this season at #SothebysGeneva, with F.P Journe's Ruthenium Collection reaching new heights.

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With only five models featured in the collection, each produced in a limited edition of 99 examples, this Octa Chronographe, Numbered 06/99, captivated bidders' attention with a final price of 1,216,000 CHF. Watch as Sotheby's auctioneer Clara Kessi brings down the hammer, sending the room into applause.

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With just two days to go until our Royal & Noble live sale at #SothebysGeneva, we asked Sotheby's specialist Vincent Vanhoucke to share two of his favorite lots in the sale.

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What makes these jewels particularly fascinating? Not only their magnificent provenance, but also their unique transformability.

Join Vanhoucke as he takes us through two standout highlights: a Cartier opal and diamond tiara, created in the 1930s for Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, and later worn at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; and a Van Cleef & Arpels' transformable gold, sapphire, yellow sapphire and ruby Passe-Partout.

Stop by tomorrow to try these on in person at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva.

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The energy was electric today at #SothebysGeneva as this Patek Philippe Sky-Moon Tourbillon Ref. 5002 rocketed to a final price of 2,292,000 CHF.

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With our total Important Watches sales ringing in at over $32 million, this yellow gold double-dialed wristwatch with twelve complications led the way, attracting bidders on the phone and in the room for a fierce battle.

Relive the moment with Sotheby's auctioneer Edoardo Bolla.

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It’s a record! Yesterday at #SothebysGeneva, the first numbered example of Patek Philippe’s Ref. 3970 achieved CHF 2,048,000, setting a new benchmark for this yellow gold reference.

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One of the most important perpetual calendar chronographs ever produced by the maison, this legendary timepiece captivated bidders around the globe. Watch as the competition unfolded.

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Signed transformable jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels continue to impress at #SothebysGeneva, with this elegant gold Trévise' necklace commanding the spotlight.

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A star lot in our upcoming Royal & Noble live sale on 11 November, the stunning circa 1975 creation is set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds and includes a detachable brooch and pendant.

Try it on in person at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva until 10 November.

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One of just 48 yellow-gold George Daniels Millennium wristwatches hit the auction block today at #SothebysGeneva, achieving over 5X its estimate. Fresh to the market and offered by its original owner, the ultra-rare timepiece was produced for the son of Daniels' longtime friend, David Roscoe, and personally engraved 'HBR00.'

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Here is the moment Sotheby's Clara Kessi brought down the hammer at 1,536,000 CHF. The second session of our live Important Watches sales continues tomorrow at 10AM CET at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva.

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The world's most famous little black dress has arrived at #SothebysGeneva: Princess Diana's one and only 'Revenge Dress.'

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Worn by the Princess of Wales in 1994 at London's Serpentine Gallery, this striking black silk evening dress has become an enduring symbol of confidence, independence and self-expression. Designed by Christina Stambolian, the unforgettable creation challenged the conventions of royal dress at the time, when modest formal attire was the norm, and went on to become one of the most defining fashion moments of the 20th century.

The lot also includes a copy of the 'Dresses from the Collection of Diana' book, signed by the Princess of Wales and Stambolian.

Come view it in person at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, until 10 November, before its debut at #SothebysParis.

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Today, the room erupted into applause as one of the earliest platinum, diamond-set F.P. Journe Octa Divine examples soared past its estimate at #SothebysGeneva.

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Introduced in 2003, the Octa Divine marked an important new direction for F.P. Journe as the first model created for the brand's Jewelry Collection. At its heart remained the celebrated Octa calibre, but for the first time, Journe combined his mechanical watchmaking with a much more precious, gem-set design.

Relive the moment Sotheby's auctioneer Clara Kessi sold it for 473,600 CHF.

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Step inside the glamorous world of #SothebysGeneva's Luxury Week. Today, we caught up our Head of Fine Jewelry Geneva, Jemima Adams-Chamberlain, for an exclusive tour of our jewelry exhibition, now on view at the Mandarin Oriental until 10 November.

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Spend the day with us as we discover the exquisite creations, compelling stories and intricate details that make each jewel truly special.

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Auction day has arrived! The first session of our Important Watches live sale is officially underway. Before taking the rostrum, we caught up with Sotheby's Head of Geneva Watch Sales, Clara Kessi, to hear her pre-sale rituals, tips and tricks.

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Sit down and stay a while as we break bread with Chef-Patron Raymond Blanc OBE. With a distinguished, Michelin-starred career and a deep appreciation for the wines of Burgundy, Blanc knows a thing or two about the art of bringing exceptional food and beautiful bottles together.

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Ahead of the 166th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, we welcomed Blanc to #SothebysLondon to taste three distinctive vintages from the storied collection and imagine the dishes he'd create to accompany each.

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Meet the 'Lucky Thirteen.' At first glance, this Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3710 may look like a familiar classic, but a closer look reveals something far more unconventional.

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At 8 o'clock, where the Roman numeral VIII would typically appear, the dial instead features XIII—earning the timepiece its celebrated nickname.

Here, Sotheby's Manon Hagie gives us an exclusive preview at #SothebysGeneva before it hits the auction block tomorrow morning at 10AM CET.

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The first day of our Important Watches live sales officially kicks off tomorrow at #SothebysGeneva. Ahead of this landmark occasion, we caught up with Sotheby's Edoardo Bolla at our Luxury Week exhibition for an exclusive look at the Patek Philippe 'Padellone', Reference 3448G, in white gold.

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With only approximately 80 examples produced in white gold, this timepiece ranks among the rarest and most coveted iterations of this iconic perpetual calendar. Here, Edoardo shares why it is one of his favorite lots in the sale.

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Marvel at this twentieth-century antique emerald, sapphire and diamond feather masterpiece.

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A star lot in our #SothebysGeneva Royal & Noble live sale, this jewel has passed through the private collections of two celebrated tastemakers of their eras: Helena Rubinstein (1872–1965) and Jayne Wrightsman (1919–2019).

Though their lives and collecting journeys were very different, both women assembled art collections of the highest distinction, and this jewel is a testament to their discerning eyes.

Its boldness, monumental scale and striking visual presence speak to the aesthetic favoured by Rubinstein, while its impeccable classicism, romantic sensibility and grandeur reflect the refined taste that characterised much of Wrightsman's collecting.

Come see this jewel in person at our Luxury Week exhibition at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, from 6-10 November.