Chalk it up to the eternal thrill of the hunt: When a highly publicized auction goes live or a well-known antique show pops back up, they usually feature highly collectible jewels that you want to ...

There's no denying the excitement of a live auction: the auctioneer's spitfire commentary, the thwack of the gavel, the thrill of raising your paddle and (omg!) winning the bid. It's as much about the ...

For most, an afternoon at an auction conjures up a scene of a lady who lunches, clutching a paddle in her gloved hand as she awaits the sale of a late screen siren’s prized engagement ring. It’s this ...