A FRESH LOOK:
THE NEW JEWELLERY TEAM

IN OCTOBER 2024, WE WELCOMED JAKOB ZEIJL AS THE NEW HEAD OF OUR JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT.

He completed his studies in art history in Maastricht and London with a master’s degree, then completed his gemologist training in Idar-Oberstein. From 2021 until last year, he successfully managed the jewellery and watches department of a large Cologne auction house. Jakob Zeijl works alongside Damian Fürer, who has been with our Jewellery department for almost a decade, for valuations and auction consignments. Melinda Cusumano, Isabelle Koller and Sonja Portuondo assist the two with cataloguing and administrative tasks. Our jewellery department organises four auctions a year and has been a mainstay of our company for many decades. What sets our jewellery auctions apart from many others is that each significant gemstone is additionally examined by independent external laboratories, providing an additional layer of confidence for buyers.

The jewellery and gemstone market, which is of course influenced by fashion, is constantly evolving. Certain preferences change, but classic brands never really go out of style. Bulgari is very popular at the moment, as are high-quality emeralds. Then there are classics like rubies and sapphires, which, if untreated and from the right origin, can fetch very high prices. Brands like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. are always popular. Products by Hemmerle are increasingly offered at auction and currently fetch very good prices. For some years now, demand has also been growing for historical jewellery and signed vintage items.

NECKLACE

PINK DIAMOND

BURMA RUBY

COLLIER

DIAMONDS

ÉMERAUDE

ÉMERAUDE
CABOCHON

ÉMERAUDE