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Sotheby’s Breuer Opening Auction Achieves Nearly $14 Million With Exceptional Heritage Jewels
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The inaugural jewelry sale at Sotheby’s new Breuer building location showcases rare masterpieces from Boucheron, Belperron, JAR, Cartier and more—setting strong results across top lots.
Sotheby’s marked the debut of its New York Breuer building with an elegant inaugural jewelry sale titled A Legacy of Elegance: Jewels from an Exceptional Collection. The auction presented 56 curated lots from some of the most influential designers in jewelry history and closed with an impressive total approaching$14 million.
The top performer of the evening was a magnificent Boucheron laurel wreath necklace dating back to around 1888. Set with seven cushion-cut Burmese and Thai rubies and a mix of old mine-, old European-, and single-cut diamonds, the historic piece sold for $1.3 million, landing comfortably within its presale estimate.
The auction featured standout creations by celebrated names including Suzanne Belperron, JAR, René Boivin and Cartier—many of which surpassed expectations. Below are the remaining highlights from the top 10 results:
Reversible Pendant/Brooch: A vibrant multi-gem piece featuring pink topazes, rubies, diamonds, amethysts, sapphires, tourmalines and demantoid garnets sold for just over $1 million, more than doubling its $500,000 high estimate.
Diamond Earrings: A pair showcasing two pear-shaped diamonds — a 12.24-carat F/VVS2 and an 11.68-carat D/VS2 — realized $889,000.
Suzanne Belperron, 1966 Bib Necklace: Featuring topazes, morganites, aquamarines and diamonds, this statement creation brought in $825,500, exceeding its $350,000 top estimate.
JAR Quatrefoil Earrings: Pavé-set with rubies and diamonds, the pair sold for $698,500, above the $600,000 estimate.
JAR Rock Crystal & Sapphire Butterfly Brooch (circa 1987): Achieved $698,500, surpassing its $500,000 expected high.
Suzanne Belperron, 1954 Necklace: A cabochon sapphire and diamond bib-style piece that doubled its estimate, selling for $635,000.
JAR Wild Rose Brooch: Featuring a grey natural pearl framed by amethyst and sapphire petals, the brooch brought in $609,600, beating its $400,000 estimate.
Cartier 1930s Ruby & Diamond Bracelet: The invisibly-set classic reached $558,800, just over its high estimate.
JAR Frost-Inspired Earrings: Diamond-set branches radiating from pear-shaped center stones sold for $508,000, slightly above expectations.
The successful debut signals strong collector appetite for rare, historically significant jewels and reinforces Sotheby’s positioning at the forefront of high jewelry auctions.
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All That Glitters: The Jewellery Moments Everyone Talked About at the 2026 Golden Globes
From archival diamonds to playful brooches, Hollywood’s biggest night sparkled with fearless jewellery statements
The 2026 Golden Globes didn’t just celebrate cinematic brilliance—it redefined red-carpet glamour. Set against a newly designed red carpet at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the evening shimmered beneath four magnificent Swarovski crystal chandeliers, casting a radiant glow on Hollywood’s finest. But the true spectacle lay in the extraordinary jewellery moments that unfolded as stars stepped into the spotlight.
Teyana Taylor delivered one of the night’s most talked-about looks, pairing her Best Supporting Actress win for One Battle After Another with striking 1940s Tiffany & Co. earrings. The archival diamonds perfectly offset the playful audacity of her custom Schiaparelli gown, proving once again that classic jewels and modern fashion can collide spectacularly.
Zoë Kravitz championed the romantic return of the hair pin, wearing a bespoke creation by Jessica McCormack that felt both intimate and effortlessly chic. Meanwhile, Charli xcx leaned fully into Old Hollywood glamour, completing her custom Saint Laurent ensemble with cascading De Beers diamond strands that echoed timeless screen sirens.
Men’s jewellery continued its powerful rise on the Golden Globes carpet. Colman Domingo stood out with an elegant suite of Boucheron diamonds, styled as ivy-like tendrils flowing over his custom black Valentino tuxedo—an artful blend of couture and craftsmanship. Paul Mescal reaffirmed his love for refined accessories with a Cartier tie pin, while Connor Storrie brought playful elegance with Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Bird on a Rock brooch.
One of the most imaginative jewellery moments belonged to Wicked director Jon M. Chu, who wore two beaded figurative brooches depicting his co-stars and fellow nominees Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Designed by Italy-based embroidery artist Nerd Bead—discovered by Chu on Instagram—the pieces added personality, storytelling and warmth to the red carpet.
Elsewhere, Emily Blunt sparkled in Tiffany & Co., Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads in Bulgari, Hailee Steinfeld chose the architectural elegance of Repossi, Claire Danes glowed in Pomellato, Natasha Lyonne dazzled in Chopard, Jennifer Lawrence opted for Swarovski, and Timothée Chalamet continued his refined jewellery streak with Cartier.
At the 2026 Golden Globes, jewellery wasn’t merely an accessory—it was a statement of individuality, creativity and evolving red-carpet expression. From archival diamonds to bold brooches, the night served as a brilliant reminder that fine jewellery remains one of Hollywood’s most powerful storytelling tools
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