Christie’s Online Magazine no. 137

Who will win the battle of the Rolexes?

We size up the contenders in the New York showdown between two extremely rare, highly desirable Rolex watches ▸



The unsung heroine of early aviation

Letters from the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright, which reveal intimate details about her extraordinary life ▸



Lavish and bold — the allure of Bulgari

An in-depth guide to the Italian jewellery house, its history, and iconic pieces loved by Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor ▸



‘Like unearthing the Patek Philippe DNA’

Fresh to market, an 18k gold cushion-shaped minute repeating wristwatch from 1930 — one of only 40 ever made ▸



Miniature works of art by Chanel

A costume jewellery historian explains why the house’s ‘fashion’ or ‘couture’ pieces are so highly prized by collectors ▸



Exotic treasures from the dealer to the stars

Stunning objects that show why royals, aristocrats and Hollywood legends beat a path to Kenneth Neame’s London shop ▸


Editor’s picks



5 minutes with... an 18th-century copy of the Ramayanaonce owned by a warrior queen



10 standout pieces from three great collections — our tastemaker’s selections



More stories

Trending on Christies.com





An Art Deco jadeite, jade and diamond necklace, bracelet, brooches and ear pendants
Estimate: £30,000-40,000
13 June, London



Sonia Delaunay
Untitled (Composition with Semi-Circles)
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
6 June, New York



Attributed to Mayhew and Ince
A George III padouk, Indian rosewood, tulipwood-banded and marquetry bowfront commode
Estimate: £30,000-50,000
13 June, London



Massimo Micheluzzi
A murrine glass vase
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
6 June, New York

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Paris
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London
Browse pieces by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and many others from our upcoming Important Jewels auction, 7-12 June

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Just checked out Christie's Jewelry.....Nope, not one thing I couldn't live without! Thankfully....don't think my checkbook would be happy if there was! But I DO have a Question....there was a long thin necklace with like ram's horns woven around and sort of a ram's head at the end... it says 18K.....would there be spots of green on 18K??? Just curious....and don't plan on buying....but thought it was unique......