Diamonds are definitely a girl’s best friend with demand for jewellery sparking strong prices at Hansons London June sale.
Rings, bracelets, pendants and chains dominated the auction’s top 10 sales list thanks to rising prices for gold and diamonds.
Chris Kirkham, Hansons London associate director, said: “Demand for good quality jewellery is strong at the moment and this is leading to impressive hammer prices.
“We enjoyed a good June sale and what was most pleasing is that we sold virtually every lot. This success is made possible thanks to the live broadcast of Hansons London auctions worldwide which give people in every corner of the globe the ability to buy and bid with ease.”
Here, Mr Kirkham highlights some of the top lots in the sale which was held at Hansons London Auction Centre, Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2A Langdon Park, Teddington, on June 10.
Dazzling Diamonds – Lot 183
A three-stone diamond ring with brilliant cut centre stone,1.85 carats, flanked either side by further round brilliant cut diamonds, 1 carat each. Hammer: £4,600
Oriental treasures – Lot 337
Taiwan/China silver gilt and enamel medal, relief cast and impressed character marks, with ribbon in fitted case, together with a silver Chinese medal, battleship at sea with aircraft above. Hammer £2,600
Pretty pendant – Lot 227
Yellow metal and solitaire diamond pendant choker necklace, bezel set round cut diamond, 2 carats, with box link 18 carat gold chain. Hammer £2,200
Charm bracelet – Lot 242
A yellow metal fancy link charm bracelet suspending an extensive collection of high carat gold charms. Hammer £1,420
Gold chain – Lot 217
18ct gold Albert chain, formed from alternating single long and series of four short curb links, with sliding T-bar. Hammer £1,100
Hansons London’s next auction and FREE valuation events
Hansons Londons will hold its next sale on August 12. Entries invited until August 2. To find out more or to arrange a free confidential valuation or home visit, email [email protected] or call 0207 018 9300.
Free valuations are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-4pm, and Saturdays, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Hansons London Auction Centre, Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2A Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PS.
Hansons London also offers free valuations at other London venues, many featuring the jewellery expertise of Kate Bliss, a familiar face on TV antiques shows. To find out about events near you, email Rebecca Kirkham: [email protected]
