AstaGuru opens 2026 with a curated sale that foregrounds provenance and investment-grade craftsmanship. The house’s “Legacy Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces” online auction (Jan 15–16, 2026) places a cushion-cut Colombian emerald choker and a five-row natural pearl necklace as the leading jewellery lots, alongside milestone wristwatches such as a vintage Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona and an 18k rose gold Ulysse Nardin Freak Cruiser.
- Top jewellery lot: Colombian cushion-cut emerald choker — estimate not disclosed
- Pearl highlight: Five-row natural pearl necklace — organic formation, size gradation noted
- Key timepiece: Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona, calibre 727, stainless steel — vintage rarity
- Sale: Online, Jan 15–16, 2026
Catalogue and craftsmanship
The catalogue reads like a study in materiality: jadau and kundan sets with crisp bezel settings, Mughal‑style compositions with articulated movement, and Art Deco jewels whose geometry asserts itself through faceted planes and vitreous lusters. Silverworks span hallmarked European pieces with patinated surfaces and Indian examples showing fine repoussé and chased detail — tactile evidence of regional workshops and eras.
Why this matters in 2025–26
Collectors and retailers should view this sale through three converging trends. First, provenance and sustainability have moved from marketing terms to price drivers: documented lineage and hallmarks now translate into measurable premiums. Second, the market bifurcated in 2025 between premium natural gemstones and calibrated demand for lab‑grown alternatives; auctions like this one reinforce the value differential for verified natural stones. Third, sculptural aesthetics—Art Deco geometry, Art Nouveau flow and contemporary architectural watches—continue to command interest as buyers seek pieces with visual singularity and tactile presence.
Impact for US retailers and investors
For US retailers, the sale is a sourcing opportunity for inventory that pairs immediate visual appeal with long‑term resale density. A choker centered on a Colombian emerald, with a double halo of brilliant cuts, offers vitrine impact and a story that supports margin capture on consignment or direct purchase. For investors, well‑documented vintage watches such as the Daytona powered by the hand‑wound calibre 727 remain liquid assets within specialist channels; their scarcity and racing provenance sustain collectible value.
Romil Dalal, Associate Director & Jewellery Expert at AstaGuru, frames the catalogue as an attempt to balance regional jewellery heritage with pieces that retain cross‑market desirability. Hinesh Kotecha, Director & Luxury Timepiece Expert, emphasizes individuality: the selection targets experienced collectors while remaining accessible to new entrants seeking durable value.
In sum, the sale is less a broad-market inventory dump and more a curated offering where material quality, provenance and mechanical innovation converge — factors that increasingly determine price performance in secondary markets.
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