Selling a ring at auction offers the opportunity to place your item before a global audience of collectors, jewellery enthusiasts and trade buyers actively seeking fine jewellery. At Lyon & Turnbull, our specialist jewellery auctions bring together antique, vintage and modern rings, from diamond solitaires and coloured gemstone rings to rare designer pieces.
Whether you are considering selling an engagement ring, diamond ring, antique ring or signed designer ring, our specialists can guide you through the process and advise on the best route to market.
Why Sell Your Ring at Auction?
Auction offers a transparent and competitive marketplace where buyers determine the value of a piece. For exceptional jewellery, this can often result in stronger prices than private sale.
Our jewellery auctions attract an international audience of collectors looking for:
- Diamond engagement rings
- Antique and vintage rings
- Coloured gemstone rings including sapphire, ruby and emerald
- Signed designer jewellery such as Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co.
- Rare or unusual pieces
Each ring is carefully catalogued by our specialists, professionally photographed and presented to a global network of buyers.
Expert Ring Valuations
If you are wondering how much your ring is worth, our jewellery specialists provide free, confidential auction valuations.
We regularly handle:
- Antique rings from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods
- Art Deco and mid-century diamond rings
- Modern engagement rings
- Designer and signed rings
- Fine coloured gemstone jewellery
Our specialists consider factors such as diamond quality, gemstone origin, craftsmanship, maker, period and condition when assessing your piece.









