How to Buy at Astoria

Why Choose Us

Every piece offered by Astoria is carefully selected, authenticated and professionally assessed before it reaches auction.

With over 30 years of experience in the jewellery industry, our qualified gemmologists and diamond graders combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of craftsmanship, provenance and value.

As respected industry professionals and proud LAPADA members, we are connected to an international network of trusted dealers, collectors and specialists, enabling us to source exceptional jewellery with confidence.

When you buy with Astoria, you can expect authenticity, knowledge, transparency and a level of personal service built on decades of experience.

Want to Bid?

With absentee bidding, you can bid in advance or live via phone or online.

To bid, create an account by registering. Once we have approved your submission, you can bid via your preferred bidding method, described below.

If you have any questions, check our FAQs page and do not hesitate to contact us.

Post Auction

All lots purchased at auction and by Private Sale will be subject to a buyer's premium charged at a rate of 25%* of the hammer price unless stated otherwise in the details of any particular auction. This premium is subject to VAT payable at the standard UK rate.

All payments must be received in cleared funds before lots are released. We accept all major credit and debit cards up to a limit of £5,000*, which can be made using the payment link in your post-sale notification email, or by contacting our Post-Sale Services Team.

* For purchases over this threshold, bank transfer is the most convenient way to pay. If making an international currency transfer, we recommend using a service such as Wise, which helps minimise the fees usually associated with international payments.

If you have any questions about the payment process, please contact our Post-Sale Services Team, who will be happy to assist.

Once payment has cleared, your purchase can be collected in person or shipped via our insured courier partners. Shipping costs and timelines vary by location and item size, our team will confirm details after payment.