Sara Lodge

Sara Lodge is a Specialist for Jewellery and Silver at Bonhams' Knowle office. She offers valuations across the wider Midlands area and also travels to the Leeds office for valuation events.

Since joining Bonhams, Sara has sourced many interesting and valuable items of jewellery, including a pair of 19th century natural pearl and diamond pendant earrings from the Northamptonshire area and sold for £52,500; a fancy diamond pendant necklace by Graff, sold for £33,750; and a sapphire and diamond cluster ring, sold for £47,562. Among the collections that Sara has brought to auction is a group of contemporary signed jewellery - including a gold 'TV' bangle by Cartier - which achieved a total of £200,000 (hammer price).

Other highlights that Sara has recently sourced from the region are a 22 carat gold and diamond moon sculpture commemorating the Apollo 11 moon landing, sold for £40,250, and a rare miniature William IV silver fishing reel, sold for £12,112.

Sara has over 20 years of experience in the auction industry. She holds a degree in Art History from the University of Leeds and gained her professional qualifications from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain at the Birmingham School of Jewellery.