Jewellery & Watches
Jewellery & Watches From fine diamonds and coloured stones to signed jewels, period jewellery and important watches, our specialists advise on individual pieces, private collections and estates across a broad range of values. Jewellery auctions encompass antique, vintage and contemporary pieces, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls and signed jewellery, alongside examples by established houses and makers. Our Watches auctions include vintage and modern wristwatches, pocket watches and specialist timepieces from the world's most recognised manufacturers. Every consignment is considered individually. Condition, quality, provenance, rarity, maker and current market demand all inform our valuations and the way a piece is presented at auction. With dedicated specialist auctions throughout the year, our team combines detailed cataloguing and market knowledge with targeted promotion to established collectors and new buyers.
Meet the Specialists Raphaëlle Godfrey
Matt Caddick
Head of Jewellery raphaelle.godfrey@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)20 3089 6857
Head of Watches & Executive Director matt.caddick@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)20 3089 6854
Sara Marlorgio
Lois Roberts
Jewellery Senior Specialist sara.malorgio@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)20 3089 6884
Jewellery Junior Specialist & Coodinator lois.roberts@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)20 3089 6884
Why sell with Chiswick? Specialist Expertise Our specialists combine gemmological knowledge, market experience and detailed understanding of jewellery and watch manufacture to identify, value and position each piece appropriately.
Research & Cataloguing Maker, period, materials, gemstones, movement, provenance, condition and accompanying documentation are carefully considered when preparing a lot for sale, alongside thorough and clear 360 photography
Market-led Valuations Esstimates are based on current market conditions, comparable auction results and the qualities that distinguish an individual piece.
Targeted Marketing Lots are promoted through specialist client databases, editorial content, digital marketing, selected print advertising campaigns and leading international bidding platform.
Personal Service From initial valuation through to auction and settlement, consignors have direct contact with the specialists handling their property.
Facts & Figures
25
89%
number of countries represented by winning bidders for Jewellery & Watches
of watches offered sold across 2025 - 26
21%
125%
year-on-year growth in Jewellery registrations
of aggregate low estimates achieved by Watches across 2025-26
35%
40%
of winning bids were new to Chiswick Auctions
year-on-year growth in Watches registrations
Cartier - A pair of enamel ladybird stud earrings, circa 1990 Estimate £700 - 900 Sold for £3,528* * Includes Buyer's Premium
Fine Jewellery Our Jewellery auctions encompass pieces from the Georgian period through to contemporary design, ranging from wearable jewels and family collections to important diamonds, coloured stones and signed pieces. Diamonds remain central to the market, alongside sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other coloured gemstones. Signed jewellery and pieces by established maisons can command particular interest where design, rarity, provenance and condition come together. Our specialists also regularly advise on inherited jewellery and collections accumulated over many years, identifying individual pieces that may warrant separate presentation and ensuring each is placed within the most appropriate auction context.
Marina B - A smoky quartz, ruby, diamond, tourmaline and onyx choker earring suite Estimate £10,000 - 15,000 Sold for £40,320*
A diamond cluster ring of ballerina design, set with a brilliant-cut diamond
A cushion-shaped sapphire, between shoulders set with single-cut diamonds
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000 Sold for £4,032*
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 Sold for £13,860*
Cartier - A pair of aquamarine and diamond pendent earrings, Circa 1935
A diamond necklace by Gioielli Graser, Circa 1992
Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 Sold for £12,500*
Estimate £2,000 - 2,500 Sold for £5,292*
Men's IWC Pilot Chronograph Wristwatch Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 Sold for £2,142*
Watches Our Watches auctions encompass vintage and modern wristwatches, pocket watches and specialist timepieces, from widely collected models to rare and important examples. Maker, reference, movement, originality, condition, provenance and accompanying accessories can all materially affect value. Careful examination and accurate cataloguing are therefore central to the way each watch is prepared for sale. Recent auctions have demonstrated consistent demand, with strong sell-through and three consecutive sales substantially exceeding their aggregate low estimates.
Left - Audemars Piguet 'Calendar' Dress Watch Estimate £1,000 - 2,000 Sold for £3,276* Right - Audemars Piguet 'Cintrée' Dress Watch Estimate £1,000 - 2,000 Sold for £3,528*
George Graham, London/Louis Comtesse, London - Open-Faced Cylinder Pocket Watch
Ladies' Piaget Bracelet Watch 18ct white gold, diamonds and enamel
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 Sold for £10,080*
Estimate £7,000 - 9,000 Sold for £15,750*
Men's Audemars Piguet 'Classique' 18ct gold, Triple Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet 'Star wheel' Dress Watch, Platinum
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500 Sold for £7,560*
Estimate £15,000 - 25,000 Sold for £50,400*
Collections, Estates & Inherited Jewellery Jewellery and watches are frequently consigned as part of a wider collection or estate, where the most effective strategy may differ from piece to piece. An inherited collection might include important jewels alongside more modest pieces, watches, loose stones and objects acquired over several generations. Our specialists assess the collection as a whole before recommending how individual items should be grouped, valued and presented. Where appropriate, higher-value or particularly distinctive pieces can receive additional photography, research and targeted promotion, while complementary material can be organised to create a coherent and accessible auction offering. For larger estates, our Jewellery and Watches specialists work alongside colleagues across Chiswick Auctions to provide valuations and sale advice for property spanning multiple categories.
Top Results
Van Cleef & Arpels - Pair of mother-of-pearl and chalcedony 'Magic Alhambra' pendent earrings Estimate £1,500 - 2,000 Sold for £8,190*
Ladies' Audemars Piguet 'Royal Oak' Bracelet Watch Estimate £10,000 - 15,000 Sold for £22,680*
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany A scarf necklace Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 Sold for £16,250*
Cartier - A zodiac pendant, circa 1974 Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 Sold for £13,860*
A colour-change sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1925 Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 Sold for £9,540*
Rolex 'Prince Brancard' Chronometer Wristwatch Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 Sold for £8,190*
David Webb - A 'Ski slope nugget' bracelet Estimate £6,000 - 7,000 Sold for £7,560*
Men's Omega Chronograph Wristwatch Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 Sold for £6,930*
A pair of ruby and diamond pendent earrings Estimate £1,200 - 1,500 Sold for £6,930*
Omega 'Flightmaster' (Second Generation) Chronograph Wristwatch Estimate £1,500 - 2,500 Sold for £2,268*
Reaching the Right Buyers Successful auction results depend on reaching buyers who understand the particular qualities of each piece. Our jewellery and watches auctions are promoted to established clients alongside a growing pool of new bidders, supported by targeted digital marketing, specialist communications and international bidding platforms. Recent growth in registrations demonstrates an expanding audience across both categories, while also attracting meaningful international competition for higher-value pieces.
Why choose Chiswick Auctions? Jewellery and watches are often only one part of a collection, estate or family inheritance. As a multi-department auction house, Chiswick Auctions can provide specialist advice across Fine Art, Silver, Design, Asian Art, Interiors, Books, Fashion and other collecting categories, allowing property to be assessed by the appropriate specialist while maintaining a single point of contact where required. Our Jewellery and Watches team can advise on a single item, a group of pieces or a complete collection, with complimentary initial valuations available throughout the year.
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