All decked out: jewellery and watches to buy in time for Christmas
07 December 2023 If you’re looking to spoil your loved one at Christmas with a stunning piece of jewellery or a vintage watch, auctions are a great place to start looking.
This Cartier 18 carat white gold necklace set with diamonds is among the huge number of jewellery items on offer at Harper Field on December 6-7. With a total diamond weight of approximately 0.3ct, it is estimated at £600-800. View the catalogue entry for this Cartier necklace.
Whether you’re looking for big-name brands like Gucci and Tiffany, or keen to track down a specific item like a necklace, brooch or ring, then you’ll find plenty of great objects available to view online now at auctions taking place this month.
With many lots selling below retail levels, you might find you can save a bit too.
Here’s a selection of five lots coming up in time for Christmas but many, many more pieces of beautiful jewellery and classic watches can be found using our search facility right now.
1. Tiffany necklace
A Tiffany & Co necklace with cultured pearl single strand appears at the Bishop & Miller auction on December 13. With the pearls measuring approximately 6.5-7mm diameter and featuring an18 carat white gold reeded cross clasp, it is estimated at £600-800. View the catalogue entry for this Tiffany necklace.
2. Gucci watch
This Gucci lady’s watch (model 1500L) is offered at Sterling Vault Auctioneers on December 17. While a champagne coloured dial and gold hands, it has a stainless steel horse bit bracelet. The estimate is £30-50. View the catalogue entry for this Gucci watch.
3. Jaeger-LeCoultre watch
Looking for a vintage classic for Christmas? This Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 carat gold automatic wristwatch has a c.1960 movement and is estimated at £600-900 at Bonhams on December 12. View the catalogue entry for this Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.
4. Cartier necklace
This Cartier 18 carat white gold necklace set with diamonds is among the huge number of jewellery items on offer at Harper Field on December 6-7. With a total diamond weight of approximately 0.3ct, it is estimated at £600-800. View the catalogue entry for this Cartier necklace.
5. Chanel brooches
Plenty of Chanel jewellery is available at auction in the run up to Christmas. One such lot is these two 1980s Chanel camellia fabric flower brooches. Offered at Lay’s sale on December 7-8, they come with their original box and are estimated at £200-300. View the catalogue entry for these Chanel brooches.
Read more about buying jewellery and watches at auction in our detailed guides.
