History
We've built Fortuna around a single mission: to help clients sell their jewelry and watches for the highest amount possible, with no risk. Several years ago, we had grown a successful business in jewelry wholesale and retail. One day, a customer needed our help selling an imperial Chinese jade sculpture. Selling Asian art was new for us, so we did what we thought best: We consigned it to one of the world's largest auction houses. We truly believed it would sell. It didn't. The piece sat with the auction house for 6 months, and on top of our disappointment we were charged over $2,000 in fees. Having painfully learned firsthand how vulnerable sellers can be in areas outside of their expertise, we made the commitment to eliminate that risk for our clients. That's why we have zero fees for photography, insurance, cataloging, marketing, or unsold lots. We will market your items to millions of buyers around the world, and if it doesn't sell for the price you want, you owe us nothing.
Specialties
Fortuna Auction is an auction house based in New York City, specializing in fine, antique jewelry and luxury watches. Our auctions are a platform for collectors, wholesalers, retailers, and private clients to buy and sell jewelry snd watches on an international scale. You can find our sales on Bidsquare, LiveAuctioneers, and Invaluable. In addition to auctions held live and online monthly, we handle private retail of fine jewelry and watches, offer outright purchases, as well as auction advances. A big part of our services is the free valuations. Through photos or by examining the pieces in person, we offer estimates of the market value of your items--and you are not obligated to consign or sell with us afterwards. Buying and selling your jewelry or watch can be an exciting and profitable experience. But it can also be a stressful experience without the knowledge and guidance of specialists that understand the subtle details that make certain pieces particularly rare or collectible. Whether it's understanding the colors and grades of precious gemstones, or the origin of a particular vintage timepiece, our specialists look forward to helping you understand the true value of your prized assets.