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Kashmir Sapphire Ring Sells for $1M+ at Bonhams New York Jewels Auction

market-auction · 2026-04-20

On December 8, 2025, Bonhams' New York Jewels auction featured a Kashmir-origin sapphire and diamond ring that fetched $1,016,500, significantly exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $300,000-500,000. This final auction of the year amassed over $5 million in total sales. The ring showcased a 6.92-carat cushion-shaped "royal blue" sapphire, complemented by two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 2.34 and 2.62 carats, all set in an intricate openwork design. Bonhams offered a carefully curated array of remarkable pieces from prestigious jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Bulgari. Caroline Morrissey, Bonhams' SVP and Head of Jewellery, US, remarked on the exceptional offerings, particularly a single-owner collection of David Webb jewels that garnered significant interest.

Key facts

  • Bonhams held its New York Jewels auction on December 8, 2025
  • A sapphire and diamond ring sold for $1,016,500
  • The ring featured a 6.92-carat Kashmir sapphire
  • The sale total exceeded $5 million
  • The ring's price was over three times its pre-sale estimate of $300,000-500,000
  • The auction included pieces from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, David Webb, René Boivin, Verdura, Buccellati and Van Cleef & Arpels
  • Caroline Morrissey is Bonhams SVP and Head of Jewellery, US
  • The auction was the final Bonhams New York jewellery sale of 2025

Entities

Artists

  • Caroline Morrissey

Institutions

  • Bonhams
  • Cartier
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Bulgari
  • David Webb
  • René Boivin
  • Verdura
  • Buccellati
  • Van Cleef & Arpels

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Kashmir

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