If you are travelling this holiday, safe travels. Please consider putting your valuables in a safe or safe deposit box. If you have been especially good and Santa has gifted you with new jewelry to add to your collection, remember to contact your insurance agent to include the new pieces on your policy. Usually a current receipt will work to add the item, but if that is not enough, contact me or look up an accredited jewelry appraiser from the NAJA, ASA or AGS websites. If

November 14, 2017 the 163.41 ct. D color, Flawless Emerald cut diamond necklace set with a garland of emerald and diamonds sold for $33,705,994. At this same auction, Christie's had many amazing jewelry offerings, including one light pink diamond with an impressive pedigree. It has been worn by four kings, four queens, two emperors, two empresses and one Cardinal. The Grand Mazarin disappeared into a private collection after the sale of the French Crown Jewels in 1887 and th