Freeman’s Reports Strong Q1 2026 Luxury Results, Led by Exceptional Jewelry and Designer Highlights
From left to right: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND CLUTCH | Sold for $44,800 CHARLTON & CO., ART DECO, DIAMOND AND PLATINUM BRACELET | Sold for $32,000 VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, DIAMOND AND PLATINUM FLOWER BROOCH | Sold for $83,200
Freeman’s reports strong first-quarter results for its luxury categories in 2026, reflecting continued market confidence and the firm’s momentum from 2025.
Sell-through rate climbed to 92.26% in Q1 2026, up from 89.74% in the same period last year. Total sales (including BP) reached $4,819,500, up 14% year over year. Furthermore, the percentage of lots achieving or exceeding their low estimate increased to 74.20% (from 72.75% in 2025).
From Left to Right: TIFFANY & CO., DIAMOND AND PLATINUM RING | Sold for $140,800 VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, DIAMOND AND PLATINUM FLOWER BROOCH | Sold for $83,200
The quarter saw standout results across jewelry, watches, and luxury accessories, with active participation from private collectors. Leading results included a Tiffany & Co. 5-carat diamond ring, which achieved $140,800, and a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and platinum flower brooch, which realized $83,200. A colored diamond and yellow gold ring also brought $83,200, while a Cartier Art Deco citrine and diamond ring achieved $60,800. “These results reflect the continued strength and resilience of the luxury market,” said April Matteini, SVP | Head of Department, Jewelry. “We are especially encouraged by the depth of bidding across categories and the sustained demand for signed pieces by premier houses such as Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Bulgari.”
Premier Luxury Brands Exceed Expectations at Auction
From Left to Right: Selections from Important Jewelry and from The Signature Edit: Property from The Towbin Collection.
Notable results continued with a Verger Frères for Lacloche Frères Art Deco lapel watch ($51,200) and a Colombian emerald and diamond ring ($51,200), alongside a natural fancy brownish yellow pear-shaped diamond ring ($48,000). A Georges L’Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels textured gold chain necklace and a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold clutch each realized $44,800, while Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Cosmos’ flower earrings achieved $41,600.
Additional highlights include:
· Lot 59 | Cartier ruby and diamond earrings | Sold for $35,200
· Lot 100 | Diamond and platinum necklace | Sold for $33,280
· Lot 161 | Hermès Birkin 30 in shiny brown crocodile | Sold for $32,000
· Lot 78 | Bulgari ‘Serpenti Tubogas’ 18K rose gold watch with diamonds | Sold for $32,500
· Lot 105 | Charlton & Co. Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelet | Sold for $32,000
· Lot 12 | Cartier diamond spray collar necklace | Sold for $28,800
Freeman’s expects continued strength throughout 2026, with a full auction calendar and a growing international client base.
Upcoming Auctions:
Live | Chicago | April 22
Online | April 30
Live | New York | June 10
Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.