Romanov Sapphire Bracelet Fetches $4.9 Million at Sotheby’s Geneva Auction
A Romanov sapphire bracelet, weighing nearly 198 carats and attributed to Russia's imperial family, sold for $4.9 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva.
Charlotte, NC, November 12, 2026 —
A significant piece of jewelry with historical ties to Russia’s imperial Romanov family has been sold at auction. A sapphire bracelet, weighing nearly 198 carats, achieved a sale price of $4.9 million at a Sotheby’s event held in Geneva.
The bracelet is attributed to Russia’s imperial family, the Romanovs, who ruled the country for centuries. The exact provenance and specific history linking it to the Romanov dynasty were not detailed in the information provided.
The auction was conducted by Sotheby’s, a well-known international auction house, in its Geneva location. The sale highlights the continued demand for historically significant and high-value gemstones and jewelry on the international market.
Details regarding the specific period of the bracelet’s creation or the particular Romanov family members it may have belonged to were not immediately available. The item’s substantial weight, noted as nearly 198 carats, contributes to its rarity and value.
The final sale price of $4.9 million reflects the market’s valuation of the bracelet, considering its estimated weight, gemstone quality, and historical attribution.
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