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A selection of cut gemstones

NOBILITH Auctions

Rare gemstones.Auctioned live.

Verified gemstones with a laboratory report, a clear procedure and a hammer that only the system awards, under fixed rules. Follow every auction live in your account – or bid in the showroom.

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Upcoming lots

Preview of the lots

The next auction is being prepared.

As soon as the date and lots are confirmed, you will see every lot here with image, laboratory report and opening bid – before the auction.

The collection

Six gemstone families, one signature.

Every lot is recorded before the auction, examined by an independent laboratory and sealed in the Swiss free port.

How to take part

Four steps to your first bid.

  1. 1

    Account and identity

    Open a free NOBILITH account and confirm your identity.

  2. 2

    Admission

    Apply for auction admission with your bidding limit. After the financial review it is valid for twelve months.

  3. 3

    Registration

    Register for the auction up to 72 hours before the start and reserve your funds.

  4. 4

    Showroom

    Thirty minutes before the start you receive your personal access code by email – or you enter with your authenticator app.

Apply for admission

Two rooms

Watch or take part.

Watch live

For every signed-in client: the current lot, the bidding history and the auctioneer in real time – without bidding.

Watch live

Showroom

For admitted bidders with personal access: place bids, see your own limit and learn the result immediately.

Enter the showroom

What you can rely on

Frequently asked questions

How do I take part in an auction?

You need a confirmed account and an auction admission, which you apply for in your account. The source of funds is checked and a bidding limit is set. Registration for a specific auction must be made no later than 72 hours before it starts.

Is a bid binding?

Yes. A bid placed is binding and may not exceed your bidding limit including the buyer's premium.

What does a winning bid cost?

The hammer price and any buyer's premium; both are shown for each auction before you take part. As long as the gemstone remains in the bonded warehouse, the hammer price is exclusive of Swiss VAT.

What happens after a winning bid?

At the end of the auction the amount is collected. If collection fails, you receive an invoice with a payment period of five bank business days. After payment the gemstone is transferred to you in the bonded warehouse.

Who am I buying from at an auction?

The symbol on the lot tells you: a gold hexagon with the NOBILITH mark means NOBILITH sells the gemstone in its own name. The outline of a cut gemstone means a consignor is having it auctioned through NOBILITH; the contract of sale is then concluded between you and the consignor, with NOBILITH acting as intermediary. Nothing changes for you regarding bids, payment, custody and delivery.

What do the symbols in the catalogue mean?

Every lot carries one of two symbols. Gold hexagon: property of NOBILITH. Gemstone outline: consigned, NOBILITH acts as intermediary. Tap the symbol or hover over it to see the short explanation. The full legend is in the auction terms (T&C, section 8).

How is the consignor commission charged?

10% of the hammer price, deducted from the proceeds. With domicile or registered office in Switzerland or Liechtenstein, Swiss VAT of 8.1% is included; with confirmed domicile abroad it is charged without Swiss VAT. For a hammer price of CHF 100,000 you receive CHF 90,000 in both cases.

Can I consign gemstones to an auction?

Yes, as an auction partner. After partner registration NOBILITH reviews your details and documents. On a successful sale NOBILITH receives 10 % of the hammer price including Swiss VAT; no commission without a sale. Consigned gemstones are sold only through the auction.

All frequently asked questions