Aurélia Turrall News

Jewellery values are shifting fast in 2025, with gold at record highs, diamond prices in flux, and rare gemstones in demand. Generic estimates risk under or over-insuring pieces.

Think tiaras, Tutti Frutti jewels, carved emeralds and smoky quartz clocks. The Cartier exhibition at the V&A isn’t just beautiful, it’s packed with stories of glamour, travel and bold design. From early 1900s elegance to daring Art Deco, this show has it all.

This year’s Boat Race, a historic rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge, will be titled The CHANEL J12 Boat Race, marking the luxury brand’s debut as both Title Sponsor and Official Timekeeper.

While synthetic diamonds have seen a decline, natural diamonds—especially high-quality pieces—remain valuable. Despite some media reports, branded diamonds from companies like De Beers and Tiffany & Co. continue to see price increases, making them a solid investment.

In 2014, Sotheby’s sold a copy of Mirth Without Mischief for $23,750, dating from 1780 in which the first version of the famous Christmas carol Twelve days of Christmas appeared for the first time. Christmas Carol, Sotheby’s 2014, estimate $7,000 – 10,000, Containing The Twelve Days of Christmas; The Play of the Gaping-Wide-Mouthed-Wadling-Frog; Love and […]

Find out what our team of valuers would love to find under the Christmas Tree this year. From jewellery to rare books – or even a chinchilla!