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Buying jewelry at an auction is an exhilarating experience. However, most of us can’t afford to travel across the world to visit high-end auction sites in person. We may not even be able to afford the jewelry, but that doesn’t mean we can’t admire the pieces from afar. These antique auction websites are ideal for lookers, sellers, and buyers alike.
Most of these websites host a wide range of sales, from fine art to fine wine to antiques. Each site also has specific fine jewelry auctions. Most of these sites offer online auctions where you can place remote bids on pieces without needing to be there.
Here are some famous and lesser-known auction houses that are worth checking out:
1. Christie’s
- Founded in 1766 and hosts around 350 auctions annually
- Has locations in 46 countries
2. Sotheby’s
- World-class auction site with locations all over the world
- Check out some highlights from this Magnificent Jewels Sale
3. Barnebys
- Relatively newer auction site founded in 2011
- This antique auction website opened up the antique market to a broader audience
4. Doyle
- Based in NYC and founded in 1962
- This woman-run auction site has a female CEO, Chairman, and President
- Well-known for on-site auctions
5. Skinner
- Located in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida
- Founded four decades ago
- Hosts around 60 sales annually in dozens of categories
6. Fellows
- Based in the UK
- Will arrange for shipping jewelry abroad
- Features a range of high-end and low-end jewelry
- Check out this gorgeous diamond tiara that was sold here
7. Bonhams
- This international auction house was founded in 1793
- Specializes in fine art, cars, antiques, and jewelry
- Has set multiple world records
8. Fortuna
- Based in NYC
- Is a no-risk fine jewelry auction house
- The staff has 100 years of combined industry experience
9. Live Auctioneers
- Online marketplace with several auction houses
- Allows smaller auction houses to host their auctions online
- Easy to search auction results database
10. eBay
- Online marketplace with several sellers
- There is high-end and low-end jewelry available
These antique auction websites are bound to have a piece of heirloom jewelry that you love.
