Premium diamonds, led by a 10.02-carat emerald-cut diamond ring by Tiffany & Co, were the stars of Christie’s Jewels Online sale held from March 9 to 19, 2026.

The event achieved a total of US$8.52 million, selling 131 per cent of the lots by low estimate. It attracted global participation, with 54 per cent of bidders and buyers from the Americas, 26 per cent from Asia Pacific, and 20 per cent from Europe, Middle East and Africa region or EMEA.

This underscored the continued strength and expanding reach of the house’s digital platform, according to Christie’s.

White diamonds led the auction, with the 10.02‑carat ring selling for US$520,700. Another noteworthy result came from a 10.03-carat round diamond ring, which achieved US$508,000. An Oscar Heyman & Brothers diamond bracelet sold for US$139,700.

Coloured gemstones also performed exceptionally well, reflecting sustained collector demand. A Cartier carved emerald and diamond ring was snapped up for US$120,650, more than four times its high estimate while a sapphire and diamond ring from the estate of Suzanne G. Valenstein achieved US$317,500, nearly quadrupling its high estimate of US$80,000. A tourmaline and diamond ring fetched US$88,900 against a low estimate of US$20,000.

From property formerly from The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor – a set of spinel, ruby, diamond and gold jewellery sold for US$107,950 against a low estimate of US$15,000. A gold and diamond evening bag also exceeded expectations, achieving US$63,500 more than four times its high estimate of US$15,000.

"These results highlight the continued strength of the online jewelry market and the enduring demand for rare, well‑provenanced, and exceptional pieces," said Christie's.