Sell With FORTUNA
White-glove consignment with the lowest seller fees in the industry. Auctions every 10 days, reaching collectors in over 100 countries.
Why Consign With FORTUNA
We protect your interests and maximize your results. Our goals are aligned with yours — we only get paid when your items sell.
Lowest Seller Fees
FORTUNA offers the most competitive consignment rates in the luxury auction industry. Our transparent fee structure means more money in your pocket — no hidden charges, no surprises. We provide cataloging, photography, and marketing at our expense.
Global Reach
Your items are presented to a dedicated audience of collectors, enthusiasts, and private buyers in over 100 countries. Our digital-first platform, targeted marketing, and extensive international network ensure maximum visibility and competitive bidding for every lot.
White-Glove Service
From pickup to payment, we handle everything. Professional studio photography, expert cataloging, value-enhancement services, insured shipping, and dedicated account management throughout the process. We even cover enhancement costs upfront.
How Consignment Works
1
Submit Your Item
Fill out our valuation request form — you’ll receive an instant confirmation email that you can reply to with photos and additional details. Our specialists review every submission within hours.
2
Review & Ship In
We review your submission, gather any additional details we need, and either accept your consignment and arrange fully-insured shipping to our New York team, or let you know if it isn’t the right fit.
3
Finalize Consignment
Once your items arrive, our specialists process and evaluate them in person. We then issue final consignment terms, and after the agreement is signed, your items are officially consigned.
4
Catalog, Photograph & Market
Our in-house team catalogs, photographs, and markets your items, placing them in the next auction to reach our global network of collectors.
5
Get Paid
Once your item sells, we handle payment collection and ship to the buyer with full insurance. You receive payment promptly — no lengthy waiting periods or hidden deductions.
Two Ways to Sell
We recommend the selling approach best suited to each item based on its market, timing, and likely buyer demand.
Bid Now
Scheduled Auctions
Our scheduled auctions bring our global network of collectors together for time-bound bidding events every 10 days. Items are typically featured in a single auction, and selected lots may also be offered at a fixed Buy Now price through our auction platform when that option is active.
Fixed-Price Offers
Selected Lots
Depending on the item and timing, FORTUNA may recommend auction, relisting, private outreach, or a selected fixed-price offering through the auction platform.
For exceptional items and important collections, FORTUNA also offers discreet Private Sale representation. Contact us to discuss your collection confidentially.
What Sets FORTUNA Apart
Unlike buyers who seek to purchase your jewelry for as little as possible, we are interested in selling it for you — to the highest bidder.
World-Record Sale
Cartier Crash
1991 Limited Edition · Private Estate Collection
In December 2019, FORTUNA sold a 1991 Cartier Crash from a private estate at a world-record price — a testament to what the right auction house can do for an exceptional piece.
A Full-Service Specialty House
We are a specialty auction house focused exclusively on jewelry and watches. From our cutting-edge marketing department to our industry-leading in-house photography studio, our entire team is dedicated to maximizing the value of your consignments. Our specialists identify opportunities to enhance value — and we handle everything for you, covering costs upfront.
Faster Results
While many auction houses hold jewelry sales every few months, we host frequent live and online global auctions — typically multiple sales each month — delivering results in a much shorter timeframe.
Proven Track Record
Our reviews and testimonials speak for themselves. With industry-leading ratings and record-breaking auction results, we have earned the trust of collectors, estates, and private sellers worldwide. Our core values of integrity, authenticity, accountability, and excellence are at the forefront of everything we do.
Transparent Fees
FORTUNA believes in complete transparency. Our seller commission rates are among the lowest in the industry, and there are no hidden listing fees, photography fees, cataloging fees, marketing fees, or unsold lot fees.
The Process — Start to Finish — In Detail
Your selling journey with FORTUNA begins with a valuation and ends with a check in your hand. Here is what to expect at every step.
Step 1 — Preliminary Valuation
Fill out our valuation request form with photos and details. Our specialists will reach out within hours with a preliminary valuation report based on your item’s make, condition, provenance, market conditions, and rarity.
Step 2 — Shipping
You’ll receive a prepaid, fully-insured shipping label, packing slip, and safe-packing instructions. For US-based consignors, shipping is completely on us. International consignors receive guidance and support throughout the process.
Step 3 — Final Valuation & Consignment
Once your items are received by our New York team, we perform a detailed inspection, update the valuation if needed, and issue a final report. Once you confirm and agree, we send a consignment agreement for your authorization.
Step 4 — Pre-Auction Preparation
Our team prepares expert catalog descriptions and executes any value-enhancement services (lab reports, minor repairs) — all approved by you and covered by FORTUNA upfront. Our photo studio creates the beautiful imagery we’re known for worldwide.
Step 5 — Pre-Auction Marketing
Lots are uploaded to our auction platform and syndicated across third-party auction sites. Our marketing team promotes the sale to our global audience. Bidders can pre-bid during the week leading up to auction day, building competitive momentum.
Step 6 — Auction Day
On live auction day, our licensed auctioneer opens each lot and accepts bids from online, absentee, and phone bidders. The hammer falls on the winning bid, and invoices are sent to winning bidders immediately following the sale.
Step 7 — Payment
Winning bidders settle their invoices and you receive payment approximately 45 days following the auction. For any unsold items, a member of our team will reach out to discuss options — re-consigning for the next auction or returning the items to you.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact our consignment team today for a free, no-obligation valuation. Let FORTUNA help you maximize the value of your jewelry and watches.