SYDNEY.- Leading international auction house Bonhams is introducing a jewellery sale into its Australian calendar. Consignments are now open for Bonhams’ Australia Jewels Auction be held in Sydney, 7 August 2019.

Bonhams is at the forefront of the international jewellery world, selling more jewellery than any other auction house with 30 auctions taking place globally throughout the year.

Continuing Bonhams’ success in the Asia Pacific Jewellery market, Bonhams Australia now joins the company’s international network of auctions held in the key jewellery locations: London, New York, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles.

Director Bonhams Australia, Merryn Schriever said: “Bonhams has a clear vision for Australia as an integral part of its future growth in the Asian Pacific region. We are delighted to expand our calendar to include an Australia Jewels auction in Sydney this August. With 20 dedicated specialists throughout Asia, Europe, America and Australia, Bonhams is able to offer an expert and responsive service.

“With the introduction of Bonhams’ Australia Jewels Auction, our aim is to offer an approachable and accessible service while at the same time enabling a piece of jewellery to be sold at an international level with international buyers who can bid online, on the telephone and in person in the saleroom,” added Ms Schriever.

Jean Ghika, Bonhams Global Head of Jewellery comments: “The global reach of the Bonhams international jewellery department means we are perfectly placed to offer clients in Australia access to both the local and international market, delivering the very best results whether it be a period, modern, or multimillion dollar jewel or gemstone. I am delighted that with the reintroduction of Australian Jewellery auctions we will be able to deliver a bespoke service to our client base which is rooted in both specialist expertise coupled with the highest level of customer care.”

Last year Bonhams Australia Jewellery specialist, Fiona Frith, sold a extremely rare fancy intense blue diamond ring for an Australian family in Hong Kong achieving the top lot for that auction – AU$866,000

Australian Jewellery Specialist, Fiona Frith comments: “Of all the markets, Jewellery is the one most connected to our ideas of romance and love. It also happens to be one of the world’s largest auction markets with phenomenal growth opportunities. The results we have achieved for Australian clients in our overseas salerooms in recent years has underscored this. The addition of an Australian sale to the Bonhams calendar is timely and in demand. We look forward to continuing to give our vendors access to international markets, whilst building a special event for local collectors.

Fiona Frith, together with international colleagues, can help you identify which jewels are most in demand and offer you advice for every piece of jewellery that Bonhams may sell, whether it be a relatively modest jewel or a multi-million-dollar gem.

Consignments are now open for Bonhams’ Australia Jewels Auction, 7 August 2019 .