FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS 25th March 2026 at 12pm

7 LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 25th MARCH 2026 AT 12PM Another factor to consider is the sharp decline of the prices realised of lab diamonds – they opened on the market still considerably lower than natural diamonds which is why they were initially attractive for consumers and Jewellers alike. However, since their introduction, they have rapidly decreased in value when bought new.There is even a jeweller based in NewYork that gives away a lab diamond replica of the client’s natural diamond ring for free with their purchase as a travel ring.There was a recent jewellery trade show in Hong Kong which was adver tising lab diamonds for free and only pricing the gold for pieces, “We only charge for the gold, the lab diamonds are free”. Natural diamonds have been proven to appreciate by 2 or 3% annually. It is true that the introduction of lab diamonds to the market initially brought about a little confusion to the natural diamond market. But the market has star ted to recover and the natural diamond prices are once again on a slow and steady increase. Recent sale results over the last 12 months at auctions on a global stage have indicated that natural diamonds are still where people are choosing to invest their capital. Few items hold their value globally, even gemstones (any stone other than diamonds) will command different prices based on geographical market tastes. Lot 276: A DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING, the brilliant cut diamond to diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum. Estimated: weight of centre diamond: 1.73 ct., colour and clarity: G-H,VS-SI, size K-L €7,000 - €9,000