Breitling reports that sales immediately rebounded and continued at a higher level than before the pandemic, and this continued throughout the financial year, despite further covid-related disruption.
Friday 29 January 2021
Dior ring with a rubellite cabochon, and a green garnet, pink sapphire and diamond snake motif, (est. £15,000-£20,000)
Bonhams
The rise in popularity of buying jewellery at online auction is peaking among the smart set. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or just for you, bidding for a piece you love is hugely exciting, and certainly doesn’t need to be daunting. Impartial in-house advice from jewellery experts is on hand to guide you through the entire process, and the array of choice is huge. Adding a piece bought at auction to your collection also gives you the warm glow of knowing you’ve bought in a more sustainable way; little wonder the fashion crowd have discovered its joys. We asked Emily Barber, Head of Jewellery UK at Bonhams, to offer her top tips on how to get right.