Private Sales
An exclusive opportunity to purchase a unique item directly from our Experts. We also offer a customised service to find specific items you are seeking. We welcome offers of consignment for special items that require expedient sales. Contact our team to learn more about an item.
Current Listings
AN EXTRAORDINARY DIAMOND AND ARGYLE FANCY PINK DIAMOND RING The cushion brilliant-cut diamond weighing 10.31 carats, is claw-set between a pair of shield-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 1.23 carats, the gallery pavé-set with near colourless diamonds between Argyle fancy pink diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.17, mounted in platinum and 18ct rose gold, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2175025419, dated 4 February 2022, stating that the 10.31 carat diamond is natural, E colour, VS1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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A SPECTACULAR THREE STONE DIAMOND RING The emerald-cut diamond weighing 5.01 carats, is claw-set between a pair of trapeze-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 0.74 carats, the gallery pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.10 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 10655590, dated 20 November 2007, stating that the 5.01 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.
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GRAFF AN IMPRESSIVE FANCY PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND 'BLUEBELL' DEMI-PARURE Comprising of: a pendant necklace composed of a line of 18ct rose gold flowerheads embellished with natural fancy pink and fancy intense purplish pink Argyle brilliant-cut diamonds between near colourless diamonds, a pair of earrings, en suite, the fancy pink diamonds and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 4.21 carats and 9.10 carats respectively, necklace inner circumference 425mm, earrings length 19mm, width 16mm, clip fittings, necklace numbered 3xx5, earrings numbered 4xxx1, signed Graff (2). Accompanied by: a Graff London box; a Graff London soft case.
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A SPECTACULAR SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING Claw-set with a cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.03 carats, between shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing 0.64 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 13700171, dated 15 September 2004, stating that the 5.03 carat diamond is natural, J colour, VS2 clarity.
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AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF DIAMOND EAR STUDS The cushion modified brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 6.08 carats and 6.02 carats respectively, are claw-set, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, post and scroll fittings. Accompanied by: a GIA report numbered 6214953408, dated 4 February 2022, stating that the 6.08 carat diamond is natural, G colour, VVS1 clarity, laser inscribed; a GIA report numbered 6217953370, dated 4 February 2022, stating that the 6.02 carat diamond is natural, F colour, VVS2 clarity, laser inscribed.
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PAIR OF DIAMOND AND EMERALD TASSELL EARRINGS Each surmount modelled as a detachable flowerhead decorated with oval and pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds supporting 16 graduated cascading lines of baguette diamonds terminating on claw-set pear-shaped emerald swing-drops, the diamonds and emeralds together weighing approximately 29.11 carats and 13.46 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 100mm, post and omega clip fittings.
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18CT GOLD, RUBY, FANCY VIVID, FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Of asymmetrical cluster design claw-set with four pear-shaped rubies between a natural fancy intense and fancy vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.34 carats and 0.95 carat respectively, between a split shank pavé-set with near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, the rubies and near colourless diamonds together weighing 5.54 carats and 0.44 carats respectively, size N1/2. Accompanied by: a GIA report numbered 1126996290, dated 25 January 2011, stating that the 1.34 carat diamond is natural, fancy intense yellow colour, SI1 clarity; a GIA report numbered 1136048908, dated 7 February 2011, stating that the 0.95 carat diamond is natural, fancy vivid yellow colour, VVS1 clarity; a C. Dunaigre report numbered CDC 1503917/1-4, dated 27 March 2015, stating that the rubies together weigh 5.45 carats, are natural, with no indications of heating, of Mozambique origin.
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IMPRESSIVE FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Of cluster design, centring a square emerald-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 2.56 carats, supported from diamond embellished prongs between lines of near colourless channel-set baguette diamonds, the shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.70 carats, mounted in 18ct two-tone gold, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2211784197, dated 29 June 2021, stating that the 2.56 carat diamond is natural, fancy intense yellow colour, IF clarity, laser inscribed.
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AN OUTSTANDING COLOMBIAN MUZO EMERALD, COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Centring a claw-set emerald-cut Muzo emerald weighing 11.30 carats, to shoulders channel-set with graduated trapeze-shaped diamonds together weighing 1.29 carats, the under rail and gallery decorated with natural fancy yellow brilliant-cut diamonds between an edge pavé-set with near colourless diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing 0.71 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size L. Accompanied by a Muzo Emerald Colombia certificate numbered WIP50 24-0003914-003, dated 29 April 2024, stating that the 11.30 carat emerald is natural, with evidence of minor clarity enhancement, of Colombia origin. NOTE Colombian emeralds originating from the legendary Muzo mines in Cordillera Oriental in western Boyacá, Colombia are defined by their exceptional size, quality and beauty. Highly transparent, they display a rich forest green even colour distribution with a medium-dark tone and a vivid saturation.
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Private Sales Specialists
Hamish Sharma
Head of Important Jewels
Contact HamishHamish Sharma has over forty years of jewellery industry experience, including the sourcing, presentation, valuation, auction appraisal and promotion of rare and fine jewellery. As a trader in antique jewellery through leading international auction houses in Geneva, London, and New York, Hamish developed a thorough understanding of the auction industry and was appointed Head of Jewels of Sotheby's Australia in 2010.
As Head of Important Jewels at Leonard Joel, Hamish provides a suite of bespoke services for clients wishing to acquire or sell an important piece.
John Albrecht
Managing Director & Head of Important Collections
Contact JohnJohn Albrecht belongs to one of Melbourne’s retail dynasties. His father Kurt Albrecht owned and operated the oldest jewellery retailer in Australia, Kozminsky, and had conducted business with the Joel family for many decades. After founding the modern day jewellery department at Leonard Joel two decades ago, John completed a bachelor of law degree and arts degree at Monash University. Later at RMIT he completed an MBA with a thesis on the commoditisation of Australian art and recent art fund activity. At Kozminsky, he was instrumental in the founding of their art gallery and was a director of the firm.
After a brief period as a securities broker John returned to his passion for all things auction and established Joel Fine Art for Leonard Joel in 2006. For two years John Albrecht and his team at Joel Fine Art conducted major Australian and Aboriginal fine art auctions and delivered numerous Australian art auction records. In 2009 John was invited to return to Leonard Joel as Managing Director and in 2011 completed a successful takeover of the company. He now oversees all important private collections.
Our Departments
Leonard Joel offers specialist experience and regular, curated auctions across a diverse range of categories.
Important Collections
Over our 100 year history, Leonard Joel has been entrusted with the auction of some of the most interesting and important collections in Australia.
Jewellery
Founded over four decades ago, Leonard Joel’s Jewellery department leads the market in Australia with regular, curated auctions in Melbourne and Sydney.
Art
Leonard Joel’s Art Department offers expertise and extensive market knowledge in traditional, modern, international and contemporary art.
Decorative arts
Leonard Joel presents fine European and Australian interiors in curated collections.
Asian Art
Featuring important Chinese jade, ceramics and textiles, Himalayan, Indian, Japanese and Korean works of art.
Modern Design
Modern Design is one of Leonard Joel’s most dynamic and increasingly popular collecting categories.
Luxury
Unique to the Australian marketplace, Leonard Joel’s Luxury department offers vintage and contemporary handbags and accessories.
Collectables
Leonard Joel provides unrivalled expertise in this eclectic collecting category.