SAN JOSE, CA — EBay has released its annual “Most Interesting and Expensive Purchases” of the year list, along with specific lists of top jewelry and watch sales.
The company explains in a press release: “This year high-end shoppers scooped up everything from rare sports memorabilia, supercars, luxury timepieces, to experiences for good, regardless of the price tag. In 2019 alone, some of the most expensive items sold on eBay fetched more than $4 million.”
Ebay provided an overall list and also broke out lists for individual categories. The top three watch purchases — Patek Philippe and Rolex timepieces — ranging from $100,001 to $139,500, made it into the overall top 20.
The top jewelry purchase was a 5.01 carat yellow diamond ring that fetched $65,950. No jewelry purchases made the overall top 20.
Here are the highlights:
Top Jewelry Bought on eBay in 2019
- 5.01 Yellow Diamond in Gold ring + 1ct Side Stones: $65,950
- 7.31 Ct Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond in Platinum 18K: $55,000
- Tiffany & Co 2.52 Ct Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring: $41,500
- 8.84 Ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring: $40,000
- Roberto Coin Cento 2.008 Ct Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring: $36,000
Top Luxury Watches Bought on eBay in 2019
- Patek Philippe Grand Complications Calendar Manual Gold Men’s Watch, 5270G-014: $139,500
- Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chrono Watch, 5270G-018: $125,000
- Rolex 18 Kt Rose Gold Masterpiece Pave Diamond Bracelet: $100,001
- Richard Mille Automatic Chronograph in Rose Gold/ Titanium Watch : $96,900
- Rolex Daytona White Gold Auto 40mm Diamond Strap Deployant Watch: $89,950
Top 20 Overall Most Expensive eBay Purchases in 2019
- 20th Annual Power Lunch with Warren Buffett to Benefit GLIDE: $4,567,888
- Tom Brady 2000 Autographed Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Trading Card: $400,100
- Michael Jordan 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Card: $350,100
- 2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster: $349,800
- 2014 Newmar King Aire Motorhome: $280,000
- 2019 Lamborghini Urus “Bianco Icarus”: $245,995
- 1986 Piper Malibu: $225,000
- 2005 Ford Ford GT: $220,000
- 2019 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2: $209,900
- 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 2dr Coupe: $200,000
- 2019 Porsche 911: $199,000
- 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago: $190,000
- 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia: $185,000
- 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder: $174,995
- 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead: $172,100
- 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe: $169,700
- Magic The Gathering MTG Black Lotus Card: $166,100
- Patek Philippe Grand Complications Calendar Manual Gold Men’s Watch, 5270G-014: $139,500
- Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chrono Watch, 5270G-018: $125,000
- Rolex New 18 Kt Rose Gold Masterpiece Pave Diamond Bracelet, 86285, Sant Blanc: $100,001