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10 Statement Jewels that Redefine Luxury
A look back at the top-selling jewellery lots of 2025
Jewellery is perhaps the most personal art form we own, meant to be worn and lived in, catching the light and carrying a history that only deepens with time. In 2025, this appreciation for wearable legacy was clear as AstaGuru’s jewellery auctions realised a combined total of over ₹18.48 crore.
The year’s most significant acquisition was a Vintage French Art Deco Bow Brooch, set with luminous diamonds and vivid Colombian emeralds, which topped AstaGuru’s 2025 jewellery lots at ₹1.92 crore.
This was followed closely by a pair of Vintage Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ear Pendants. These vintage ear pendants, showcasing richly hued Colombian emeralds framed by finely matched diamonds, realised an impressive ₹1.57 crore. Their refined vertical silhouette balances heirloom-level stones with a contemporary, effortlessly wearable design.
The demand for classic, wearable silhouettes continued with a Magnificent Pearl, Emerald & Diamond Necklace. This long necklace, draping in a cascade of lustrous pearls anchored by an emerald-and-diamond centre, achieved a winning bid of ₹99 lakh. Romantic yet versatile, it moves easily from ceremonial occasions to modern red-carpet styling.
This pair of Diamond Ear Tops followed closely behind, achieving ₹92 lakh. Set with brilliantly cut diamonds and finished with crystalline drops, they frame the face with bold, sculptural brilliance, reflecting strong demand for statement, occasion-ready ear jewellery.
The global resonance of rare geography was also felt with a Panjshir Emerald & Diamond Necklace, fetching ₹57 lakh, showcasing the distinctive beauty of Afghan emeralds. Composed of finely matched Panjshir emerald beads and accented with diamonds, its vivid green hue and elegant simplicity underscore the rarity and prestige of these exceptional stones.
Cultural heritage remained a central theme, exemplified by a traditional gold turban ornament (sarpech) adorned with diamonds and emeralds, which went under the hammer at ₹42 lakh. Echoing the splendour of historic Indian courts, the piece, whether worn on a turban or displayed as an objet d’art embodies the intersection of royal heritage and collectible jewellery artistry.
Shaped as a three-dimensional floral bouquet and pavé-set with diamonds, this striking brooch achieved a sale price of ₹38 lakh. Its generous scale turns any lapel, sash or evening gown into a dramatic stage for light and texture.
This exquisite bracelet is composed of scintillating diamonds that form a fluid, articulated band around the wrist, giving it a quietly opulent, second-skin feel. Achieving ₹35 lakh at auction, it underscores collectors’ enduring appetite for impeccably crafted, easy-to-wear diamond classics.
These period jadau kadas, glowing with uncut diamonds and coloured stones set in gold, realised ₹31 lakh. Rooted in traditional Indian craftsmanship, they bring museum-level gravitas and old-world opulence to a contemporary jewellery stack.
Rounding out the year’s top ten was this pair of Emerald Ear Pendants, which realised ₹30 lakh at auction. Designed as elongated drops set with richly hued emeralds and accented by diamonds, they create a graceful line of movement along the neck, offering a refined yet statement-making way to wear coloured gemstones.
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