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What exactly is ‘terroir’? In this one-minute masterclass brought to you by Luxury Group by Marriott International, Sotheby’s George Lacey explains how a wine’s most distinctive qualities are determined by where—and when—the grapes were grown. Watch to find out the three elements that give each bottle of wine its own unique taste. Stay tuned for our upcoming wine sales during #SothebysHongKong Luxury Week, presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official. #stregishk #ritzcarltonhongkong #stregisshenzhenbaoan

This week, the room applauded as the ultra-rare prototype from Karuizawa’s oldest cask, the 1960 vintage Cask #5627, went under the hammer at #SothebysNewYork. After the legendary Karuizawa Distillery ceased production in 2000 and was eventually destroyed in 2015, only a handful of casks remained maturing. Here, Sotheby’s Jonny Fowle brings this unique bottle to the gavel. Hand-drawn, hand-filled, and signed by Uchibori-San, Karuizawa’s Master Distiller, relive the moment it achieved a final pri

Princess Diana's one and only ‘Revenge Dress' is out of the vault and officially on view at #SothebysLondon through 24 September. Come see one of the 20th century's most enduring fashion statements at our New Bond Street location, just in time for London Fashion Week. Register to bid via the link in bio before the dress goes under the hammer at #SothebysNewYork on 9 December. Proceeds benefit NHS Lothian Charity on behalf of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Signed jewels by Cartier continued to captivate at this week’s High Jewelry sale at #SothebysHongKong. The French maison’s 1925 statement necklace featuring jadeite, onyx, and diamonds was a favorite of visitors, and it didn’t disappoint at auction. Watch as Sotheby’s Uni Kim sells the magnificent jewel for over 6x its estimate at a final seven-figure hammer price of 2.2 million HKD. If you’re thinking about selling your jewelry during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with So

A heated bidding battle sparked today over a limited-edition F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain at #SothebysHongKong. The coveted wristwatch soared above seven figures and doubled its estimate. Here is the moment Sotheby's Sam Hines brought down the hammer at 31.4 million HKD. Luxury Week continues with the Fine Watches online auction, closing 28 September. Link in bio. Luxury Week is presented by @luxurygroup.official.

A lively bidding battle unfolded yesterday over a pair of pendant ‘Tutti Frutti' earrings by Cartier at #SothebysHongKong. Watch as the rare jewel soars above seven figures, and relive the moment Sotheby's Quig Bruning brings down the hammer at a final price of 7.9 million HKD. Luxury Week continues with the Fine Jewelry online auction, closing 23 September. Link in bio. Luxury Week is presented by @luxurygroup.official.

There's more to a diamond than meets the eye. In this one-minute masterclass brought to you by Luxury Group by Marriott International, Sotheby's Jane Ki explains the science behind a truly irresistible stone. Watch to find out the three elements of what makes a diamond ‘sparkle'. Luxury Week at #SothebysHongKong kicks off on 11 September, presented in partnership with @luxurygroup.official. Register to bid and learn about masterclasses at the link in our bio. #stregishk #ritzcarltonhongkong #str

It's a world record! The only Cartier Cheich in white gold to exist is officially the most valuable wristwatch by the French maison ever sold at auction. Just five iterations of the ultra-rare timepiece were ever made, with this fifth example commissioned in 2010 for renowned collector Giorgio Seragnoli. Today, it stole the show at the #SothebysHongKong live Important Watches sale following a frenzied 16-minute bidding battle between collectors online, on the phones, and in the room. Relive the

The room erupted in applause this week at #SothebysHongKong when this Art Deco ruby and diamond necklace by Mauboussin sold for 16 million HKD. If you're looking to consign, get started with your valuation >> https://bit.ly/4lQGZP9 The cover lot of the live High Jewelry sale, the 1930s statement piece sparked a fierce bidding battle between phone and online bidders before Sotheby's Quig Bruning brought the hammer down. Watch the moment. Luxury Week is presented by @luxurygroup.official.

You know the Hermès Birkin, but have you heard its infamous origin story? In this one-minute masterclass, Sotheby's Vanessa Wat explains the chance encounter on a flight in 1984 between Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas, the then CEO of Hermès. The rest is fashion history. Luxury Week at #SothebysHongKong kicks off on 11 September, presented in partnership with @luxurygroup.official. Register to bid and learn about masterclasses at the link in our bio. #stregishk #ritzcarltonhongkong #stregisshen