Fine Jewels & Timepieces
Founded over 40 years ago, Leonard Joel’s Fine Jewels & Timepieces department leads the market in Australia with six annual, curated auctions in Melbourne and Sydney.
Leonard Joel boasts the largest and longest running auction jewellery marketplace in Australia. These auctions feature diamonds, coloured stones and pearls as well as antique, modern and contemporary jewellery and rare timepieces.
Our highly experienced team of specialists, who are all certified gemmological and diamond technicians, value and offer over 15,000 pieces at auction every year, providing an unrivalled auction experience for sellers and buyers of jewellery and watches in Australia.
In 2021, Leonard Joel sold a magnificent 20.05 carat diamond ring for $1,625,000 IBP, making it the most expensive diamond ever sold at auction in Australia.
Leonard Joel held a 71% jewellery market share in FY22–23 and strengthened this to 75% in FY24–25, (based on published results from major Australian auction houses for those periods).
Thinking of selling jewellery?
As the Australian market leader in jewellery and watches, Leonard Joel is renowned for selling the finest coloured stones, diamonds, pearls, antique jewellery, timepieces, gold, and signed jewels from around the world. For a complimentary and confidential appraisal, contact us or submit a valuation form online.
Fine Jewels & Timepieces Auction Highlights
Fine Jewels & Timepieces Specialists
Lauren Boustridge
Head of Fine Jewels & Timepieces, Sydney
Contact LaurenLauren brings over 18 years’ experience in luxury jewellery and timepieces across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science from Victoria University of Wellington and a Graduate Gemologist Diploma from the GIA in London. She has held senior roles with Chaumet, Webb’s, Tiffany & Co., and Harrods, and has completed specialist training with Patek Philippe.
Patricia Kontos
Senior Jewels & Timepieces Specialist
Contact PatriciaPatricia Kontos joined Leonard Joel in 2021 and has substantial auction industry experience in Australia and overseas serving as Deputy Director at Sotheby’s and Senior Specialist at Christie’s. Patricia was instrumental in establishing the success of the jewellery and watch department for Sotheby’s in Australia. She has presided over a number of important sales and counts as her consignment highlight a rare Rolex “Pulsometer’ Daytona ref 6239 which sold at Sotheby’s Geneva for in excess of AUD $1 million.
Patricia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne, is a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia, and has a passion for watches.
John D’Agata
Senior Jewellery Consultant
Contact JohnJohn began his career in jewellery with the renowned Melbourne jewellers ‘Kozminsky’. In the early 2000’s John took his talents to Leonard Joel, where for over a decade excelled in his role as Head of Jewellery, introducing the Luxury goods department and launched and established Leonard Joel Sydney. It was during this period John formalised his qualifications and remains a member of the Gemological Association of Australia. In 2022 he launched his own boutique luxury lifestyle business, ‘The House of Marcelle & Mr. John’ in Trentham Victoria. Having been associated with Leonard Joel for almost two decades, John remains client focussed, whilst sharing his extensive experience, skills, and wisdom with the Leonard Joel jewellery team.
Fine Jewels & Timepieces FAQs
We are always inviting entries for upcoming Fine Jewels & Timepieces auctions, and would be pleased to assist with a value estimate of your piece or collection. You can submit items for complimentary online valuation or contact us to book an appointment with one of our specialists. The specialist will work with you to provide a selling solution that meets your requirements. Our Melbourne saleroom is located in Hawthorn, Victoria.
We are always inviting entries for upcoming Fine Jewels & Timepieces auctions, and would be pleased to assist with a value estimate of your piece or collection. You can submit items for complimentary online valuation or contact us to book an appointment with one of our specialists. The specialist will work with you to provide a selling solution that meets your requirements. Our Sydney saleroom is located in Woollahra, NSW.
Submissions may include diamonds, coloured gemstones, antique jewellery, modern jewellery, signed designer pieces, pearls, gold jewellery, and watches.
Once submitted, the Fine Jewels & Timepieces team will review the information and contact you regarding the item’s suitability for auction, and provide a price estimate along with the next steps to present your piece at auction.
An auction appraisal is used to assess whether an item may be suitable for sale and to provide guidance on auction potential. A formal valuation for insurance, probate, or other legal purposes is a separate service.
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.