Smith & Singer ended the year on a spectacular note with the final auction of 2022 achieving outstanding results for vendors of Important Jewels & Watches, with 84% of lots selling by volume to realise an auction total of $2,103,914, over 127% by value.  Large diamonds, coloured gemstones and pieces by international jewellery houses like Bulgari and Cartier and Australian brands like Paspaley performed exceptionally well.

Pieces from the most magnificent and comprehensive collection of jewels by the renowned Australian jewellery designer Canturi ever to be offered at auction, including Property from Melissa Louise Caddick (Receivers Appointed), Sydney, were highly sought-after with fierce competition in the room, on the telephone and over the internet.  All 47 pieces by Canturi offered sold, with the Property from Melissa Louise Caddick (Receivers Appointed), Sydney realising over 175% by value above the reserve prices.

Among the notable results were this stunning diamond ring (lot 63, estimate $320,000–340,000, pictured above), which sold for $392,727, and this spectacular 18ct gold, diamond and aquamarine ‘Labyrinth’ bracelet, Canturi, 2016 (lot 155, estimate $15,000–25,000, pictured below) which sold for $55,227.