(IDEX Online News) – An Important Jewels sale held by Christie’s in London raised $13.6 million.

 

The top lot was a rare enamel and diamond snake wristwatch, by Bulgari, circa 1965 which sold for a world record price for a Bulgari snake watch at auction of $1.11 million – twice its pre-sale estimate.

 

Keith Penton, Head of London Jewellery Department, commented: “The ‘Important Jewels’ sale in London demonstrated that once again the appetite for good quality period and signed jewels is unabated, with competitive bidding from every continent.

 

"The traditional Cartier section was again sold 100 percent by lot achieving a total of £946,750 ($1.58 million). We look forward to the sale of Important Jewels at Christie’s New York on June 10.”