Lyon & Turnbull, established in 1826, is a leading jewellery auction house in the UK, with locations in Edinburgh, London and Glasgow. We specialise in buying and selling jewellery at auction, offering expert advice and access to a global market of collectors.
Our expert team, including renowned gemmologists Ruth Davis FGA DGA and Sarah Duncan GG, jewellery historians and auctioneers, provides professional jewellery valuations and auction services. We work with antique and modern jewellery, from Georgian and Victorian pieces through to mid-20th century designs and contemporary works.
We also specialise in designer jewellery at auction, handling pieces by Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari and Tiffany & Co., as well as artist jewellers such as Andrew Grima, Charles de Temple, JAR and Lalaounis.
Jewellery Auctions in London & Edinburgh
We hold six luxury jewellery auctions each year, both in-person and online, with viewings in London and Edinburgh. Our auctions attract international buyers, helping achieve strong results for fine jewellery, diamonds and designer pieces.
We are particularly known for curated sales, including single-designer auctions. In 2025, our Cartier Curated auction brought together exceptional jewellery, watches and objets de vertu from the celebrated maison, timed to coincide with the landmark Cartier exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
All sale results shown are inclusive of buyer’s premium.
