PRESS RELEASE
PHILLIPS UNVEILS HIGHLIGHTS FROM
THE GENEVA JEWELS AUCTION: VI
Celebrating Phillips’ 230th Anniversary, the Geneva Jewels Auction Introduces a New Section, ‘Collections & Provenance’, Featuring Historic Jewels and Objects from The Vanderbilt Family, the Kings of Bavaria and European Noble Houses
Alongside Signed Jewels from Renowned Maisons
Van Cleef & Arpels, Coral, chrysoprase and diamond necklace/bracelet combination, ‘Zip’
Estimate: USD 320,000–600,000 / CHF 260,000–480,000
GENEVA – 8 APRIL 2026 – Phillips is delighted to reveal highlights of The Geneva Jewels Auction: VI, taking place on 11 May 2026. This season’s sale introduces a new section titled ‘Collections & Provenance’, placing a special emphasis on period jewels, signed pieces and objects of distinguished provenance. This will include historic objects and jewels from The Vanderbilt Family, the Kings of Bavaria, and further noble jewels from prominent European families.
Leading the sale is a Burmese Sapphire Ring weighing 19.93 carats, alongside a selection of iconic designs from the world’s most celebrated maisons, including a rare Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Zip’ necklace, and pieces by Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari, Graff and Sterlé. Highlights from the auction will tour internationally to Singapore, Taipei, New York and London, before concluding in Geneva, where the full exhibition will be on view at the Hôtel President from 6 to 11 May ahead of the sale.
Benoît Repellin, Phillips’ Worldwide Head of Jewellery, said, “We are immensely proud to present The Geneva Jewels Auction: VI, where the spotlight falls on both rare jewels of historical provenance and exceptional signed creations. Marking Phillips’ 230th anniversary, we are particularly pleased to introduce our new section, ‘Collections & Provenance’, inspired by Phillips’ long-standing legacy. Following the success of The Vanderbilt Family Jewels, which was 100% sold in November last year, we are delighted that members of the family have once again entrusted us with pieces from their collections. This curated offering tells stories of heritage, craftsmanship and legacy, coming to market at a time of strong global appetite for period and signature jewels.”
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