Special Auction Services

Conditions of Sale – Purchasers

Acknowledgment: In making a bid for any lot whether in person or otherwise all persons acknowledge they have read, understand and abide by all these Conditions of Sale.

Title: Responsibility for a purchased lot shall pass at the fall of the hammer, however, legal title shall not pass until The Auctioneer is in possession of cleared funds in payment for that lot.

Payment and Clearance: All lots must be paid for in full within 14 days following the conclusion of the auction except where agreed by the Auctioneer in writing. No lot(s) maybe removed until cleared funds are to hand except where agreed by The Auctioneer. Any lot(s) not paid for will incur storage charges calculated at the sole discretion of The Auctioneer and interest at 3% over Lloyds Bank Base Rate.

Purchase Price: The Buyer will pay to The Auctioneer the hammer price together with a Buyer’s Premium calculated at a rate of 15.00% plus Value Added Tax on the buyers premium, additionally any value added tax on the hammer price where noted in the catalogue.

LIVE Bidding: The Buyer will pay to The Auctioneer the hammer price together with a Buyer`s Premium calculated at a rate of 15.00% plus 3% for the online LIVE bidding fee, plus Value Added Tax, along with any value added tax on the hammer price where noted in the catalogue.

Weights and Measurements: All diamond weights shown are based on measurements and are not actual weights.


Important Information

Buyers Premium: 15.00% plus Value Added Tax making a total of 18% of the hammer price.

Value Added Tax: If lots attract VAT on the hammer price they will be indicated with an asterisk (*).

Registration: Obtain a bidding number prior to viewing from the Registration Clerks. New clients must produce acceptable identification.

Absentee Bids: Complete the Commission Bid form and return it to The Auctioneer who will execute such bids, without obligation.

Imperfections: The condition of pieces, (other than where a number are included in the same lot) is mentioned in this catalogue. This is intended as a guide to assist potential Purchasers. It remains the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy himself/herself as to the condition of each piece and lot. See Conditions of Sale - General, above.

Estimates: This is a guide as to what price the lot may attain based on previous results.

Auction Duration: Lots will be sold in numerical order (unless otherwise stated) at a likely rate of between 120 and 180 lots per hour.

Payment and Clearance: Accounts may be settled by cash or Sterling cheque or draft or debit and credit cards. Credit cards and non-UK cards incur a surcharge of 3%. Lots may be paid for and removed during the auction.

Shipping: Special Auction Services can pack and send consignments and whilst every effort will be made to ensure items are properly packed and, where possible, insurance taken by the service provider, no responsibility can be accepted by Special Auction Services or their staff or agents for any loss or damage howsoever arising. Safe transit of purchases by hand, courier or shipper is at the sole risk of the purchaser. For overseas shipments quotes can be provided.