January 24, 2026

14kt. Tiffany styled “Hardware” paperclip/ball necklace, 18 inch, 26.9gr., Italy. $5,040.00 CAD. 431-00894

One of the most popular styles of gold necklaces is the “paperclip” link. They’ve been around for a long time but the style really took off about 5 years ago. The basic paperclip design is nothing more than an elongated flat sided oval shaped link. Our latest estate necklace is a similar to a paperclip but this link has balls at opposite ends of every other link. The double balls are soldered together but allow a sliding movement between each link. This modification takes the basic paperclip design to a whole new level. The fit and finish of this necklace is excellent. Made in Italy to the typical high quality standard we except from luxury Italian manufacturers. It measures 10mm wide at the ball sections and 18 inches in overall length. While it is of hollow construction the gauge is quite heavy. The necklace weighs 26.9 grams (0.86 troy ounce). It is secured by an oversized sturdy lobster clasp. The price of gold has done nothing but go up over the past few years and the trend still appears to be going higher. This necklace is in excellent condition and looks unworn. Estate price of $5,040.00.00 CAD. Stock #431-00901.

January 23, 2026

2006 18kt. Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow 42mm 227gr. 3153.80.00. 510-00125

My curiosity got the best of me today; with gold priced at $6,800.00 CAD per ounce (January 22, 2026), I had to know how much gold value was in this heavy Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow. The movement and antimagnetic steel cover weigh a combined 28.1 grams. I’d estimate the lab-grown sapphire crystal, crown, stem, chronograph pushers, a couple rubber gaskets and spring bars can’t weigh more than 7-10 grams all together. This leaves an approximate net weight of 190 grams in premium 18 karat rose gold. At today’s gold price this amounts $31,150.00 in just the gold value!!! Our estate price for this rare Speedmaster is less than 10% over just the gold content. The following is our original post for this rare Speedmaster.

We have written and discussed previously the significance of the Omega Speedmaster. It was the watch selected over many other major watch brands (including Rolex) by NASA to be the watch “flight qualified” for all astronauts. From the Gemini 4 and of course, the Apollo 11 mission. It was the first watch worn on the moon. In fact, the old-school hand-wind Speedmaster Professional mechanical watches were standard issue well into the space shuttle program. The Omega Speedmaster Professional remains one of several wristwatches qualified by NASA for all manned spaceflight missions. The history of the Omega Speedmasters begins in 1957 with the introduction of Omega’s very first Speedmaster reference CK2915. A chronograph designed to be robust, sturdy, and reliable. It originally was intended to be used as a timekeeper for racing or aviation when split seconds count. The Speedmaster has evolved over the last 7 decades adding more models, variations, and changes to the case shape and dial, but the original ’57 Speedmaster or pre-moon Speedmaster remained an admired and desired look. Our latest Speedmaster takes the basic concept into a more luxurious design, featuring solid 18-karat case and bracelet construction. The old hand wind 1861 movement found in the Moonwatch has been replaced in this model with Omega’s caliber 3303. This 33-jewel movement adds automatic winding, superior accuracy standards, a lengthy 55-hour power reserve, and a useful 31-day calendar. The luminous broad arrow hour and minute hands are reminiscent of the first Speedmasters, and the red 1957 is an obvious acknowledgment of the debut year for the model. The watch is freshly serviced and shows evidence of use. There are a few tiny impact marks on the sapphire crystal edge, but the viewing area remains in excellent condition. The most significant area of wear is the edges on the tachymeter bezel from the 8:00 to 11:00 o’clock position. The wear looks much worse in the images than in person. These sharp and flat polished areas on the bezel are prone to impact dings and scratches on all Speedmasters, a little more so on the softer 18-karat luxury versions. We can always polish the edge a little bit to lessen or completely remove this wear, but the debossed printing may be slightly affected. The scale printing could also be completely removed leaving a simple polished bezel, which would actually look quite nice. We’ll leave that decision up to the new owner. Constructed from premium 18-karat rose gold this watch is a true heavyweight despite measuring 42mm in diameter. With the full complement of 21 links (7 are removable), this watch weighs over 227 grams! The bracelet with concealed clasp shows almost no sag and zero stretch. We’ve opted to leave this watch in its original unpolished condition. It could be refinished and polished at the expense of leaving some gold on the polishing wheel and losing some of the subtle case/bracelet details. This watch was purchased new at Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers when we were authorized Omega agents. It comes with the original wooden Omega box (the cuff is missing), chronometer hang tag, original navy blue dial, timing report, and vacuum testing result report. Our master watchmaker performed a full overhaul of the movement in March 2023. The freshly serviced mechanism is running well within chronometer accuracy standards. We are happy to provide the new owner with a 1-year warranty. Stock #510-00125.

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January 22, 2026

Tiffany & Co. platinum & titanium band ring, 4.5MM, sz.10.5, 6.3gr. $840.00 CAD. 401-00306

Refined and contemporary, this authentic Tiffany & Co. band ring showcases the brand’s signature elegance with a modern luxury edge. Designed with Tiffany’s unmistakeable attention to detail and expert craftsmanship, this ring blends the prestige of platinum with the lightweight strength of titanium. The result is a ring that is at once visually striking and exceptionally durable. 4.5mm in width with a comfortable rounded profile of just 1.8mm, this sophisticated design offers a clean, contemporary silhouette. The balanced weight of 6.3 grams ensures a substantial feel without sacrificing comfort. With a sleek satin finish, subtle sheen and understated luster, this piece is in excellent estate condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The tone on tone look is very subtle with the slightly darker titanium forming the centre section. A sophisticated and enduring design from one of the world’s most iconic luxury jewelers, this Tiffany & Co. band ring is an exemplary symbol of commitment and timeless style. Suitable as a wedding band or as a refined statement piece for daily wear this ring is an ideal choice for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship and subtle elegance. Estate priced at $840.00 CAD Stock #401-00306.

January 21, 2026

2000 Rolex Datejust 36mm 16233 $7,925.00 CAD. 505-00642

Welcome to the world’s most popular watch. The Rolex Datejust could just be the universal watch. It’s got to be the longest continuously produced model in the industry. Introduced in 1945 at the same time Rolex was celebrating its 40th anniversary. The occasion also marked the debut of the aptly named Jubilee bracelet. If the Datejust is the most popular Rolex ever produced, the two-tone champagne dial with Jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel has got to be one of the most sophisticated of the countless combinations available. Whether it’s an original from the 40s or one just purchased, the look has remained constant. It’s a mature design but it never grows old. Our latest example was produced in 2000 according the the P series serial number. For a 26 year old watch, the condition is very good. Edges on the fluted bezel are still distinct, showing a little softening on the sharp edges. The 18 link Jubilee bracelet shows well, it displays only a little sag, but no stretch. A calendar display is a very common thing to see on modern watches but in 1945 Rolex was the only manufacturer with such a feature incorporating a quick changeover at midnight. The name Datejust may seem a bit awkward, but it makes perfect sense given some thought. Most watches slowly turn over the date display starting around 10:00 pm taking several hours to fully reveal the next date of the month. Rolex produced a quick turn mechanism advancing the date in an instant, plus or minus a few minutes of exactly midnight. This process makes the date display absolutely true and “just”, hence the unusual moniker. At 36mm in diameter this watch was traditionally the domain of men but today many women find the size appropriate as an easy to read timepiece with just enough presence to make a statement. Rolex watches aren’t exactly cutting edge when it comes to designs but when they do something they do it perfectly. I never get tired of looking at the subtle dial details on Rolex watches. This example is no different. Perfect text, perfectly polished, and faceted 18 karat gold hands/markers, I especially love the tiny little Roman numbers that are printed along the outside minute track chapter ring. Champagne is not exactly a rare dial colour but it is neutral and pairs well with any coloured shirt or jacket. Very good overall condition, the fine details have not been polished away or thinned out due to over-refinishing. The watch is keeping great time with all functions working as designed. Lab-grown sapphire crystals from this era sit slightly above the bezel making the sharp edge prone to small nicks and chips. We are happy to report this crystal is practically perfect, there are only a couple microscopic nicks on the edge that go unnoticed and do not show up in any of our photographs. Current version of this watch is still being made today with a price of $19,650.00 plus tax at your local Canadian Rolex agent. This classic estate Rolex is priced close to 60%  less than its replacement cost. It does not come with any original documentation of packaging, Including a 1-year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty this example is estate priced at $8,000.00 CAD. Stock #505-00642.

January 20, 2026

0.60ct. tw. I1-HI Art Deco antique diamond ring (1 chipped), 18kt., sz.10.5. $1,200.00 CAD. 131-00185

They say diamonds are forever, and it is thought that natural diamonds are between 3 to 4 billion years old, but they are not indestructible. Diamonds have directions of grain, similar to wood. In certain directions it’s possible the cleave or split them along their grain as you would split a log. Before people learned to cut and polish diamonds with diamond dust, cleaving them was the only way they could be fashioned into something that sparkled. This antique ring was likely hand crafted 100 years ago during early Art Deco period. During its long life perhaps it was exposed to a significant impact at just the right angle to cause the centre diamond to get badly chipped. This could have happening a month ago or maybe 80 years ago, we’ll never know but somehow the centre diamond became damaged. It is still secure in the setting and sparkles, but it does look a slightly dull compared to the others. There is a good chance the original owner never even realized it was damaged. This ring was likely a cherished item that stayed with the same owner for a lifetime. By the shape of the inner contour of the decorative gallery we know this 18 karat white gold ring started off life as an average size 6 to 7. At some point in the past it was made significantly larger to its current size 10 1/2. The original owner’s fingers likely got larger with age or perhaps they developed arthritis, so the ring was made larger to accommodate. Other than the chipped centre diamond, the ring is in very good condition, showing excellent detail and fine pierced filigree work. As far as the damaged diamond goes, we will replace this diamond at no charge for the next owner. We likely have a genuine antique European cut diamond in stock of the same quality as the four others that are well a matched I1-HI quality. At the same time we hope to bring it back down in size to a more average 5 1/2 to 7 1/2. This would  relieve stress on the filigree gallery and generally make the ring more structurally durable. With a new diamond and size adjustment there is no reason why this ring can’t last the rest of your life. These styles from the 1920-1930s are universally admired and are always steady sellers in our estate department. Including a new diamond and sizing down, this antique 18 karat dinner ring is estate priced at $1,200.00 CAD. Stock #131-00185.