%title%
%offer%
Reviews ( 88 )
Lauren Stephens
2024.12.02
Fortuna is the absolute worst auction house to deal with. I would caution anyone and everyone who is thinking about buying from Fortuna to rethink doing that. I purchased a large diamond from Fortuna and turned out to be nothing remotely close to what it was advertised as. I have gotten two separate appraisals from independent jewelers and both told me the diamond is not nearly the quality as promised by Fortuna. Fortuna sent a chipped diamond that I am unable to wear. After spending nearly 40K they have been dishonest in their business practices. I have made numerous attempts to reach out to the owner of this company only to be dismissed and ignored. They offer absolutely ZERO help. WHEN YOU FIRST SPEAK WITH THEM, THEY SEEM WONDERFUL BECAUSE THEY WANT YOUR BUSINESS. ONCE YOU GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY OR YOUR JEWELERY, THEY DON'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOU ANYMORE. It would be my advice to steer clear of this auction house-they are not honest.
Lauren S.
2024.12.02
Verified
Fortuna is the absolute worst auction house to deal with. I would caution anyone and everyone who is thinking about buying from Fortuna to rethink doing that. I purchased a large diamond from Fortuna and turned out to be nothing remotely close to what it was advertised as. I have gotten two separate appraisals from independent jewelers and both told me the diamond is not nearly the quality as advertised by Fortuna. Fortuna sent a chipped diamond that I am unable to wear. After spending nearly 40K they have been dishonest in their business practices. I have made numerous attempts to reach out to the owner of this company only to be dismissed and ignored. They offer absolutely ZERO help. WHEN YOU FIRST SPEAK WITH THEM, THEY SEEM WONDERFUL BECAUSE THEY WANT YOUR BUSINESS. ONCE YOU GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY OR YOUR JEWELERY, THEY DON'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOU ANYMORE. It would be my advice to steer clear of this auction house-they are not honest.
Shankar A.
2024.11.07
Verified
I have beenfollowing Fortuna for a few months now and I noticed that the prices are not auction prices. I have been buying at auction for over 25 years now. Their jewelry is priced just like a jewelry store charging retail prices. Auction prices are traditionally lower than retail price and I would suggest look at other auction houses who sell jewelry and watches and compare prices. The jewelry Fortuna is auctioning is not unique and it should not carry such a hefty price tag. I've found more reasonable prices for very similar jewelry and watches in retail locations. Something to think about before bidding on overpriced jewelry.
Preethy R.
2024.11.07
Verified
Fortuna is the most unprofessional auction house I have worked with. They keep my jewelry for months and never pay me money I am owed. There is something most strange about this business and I don't trust it.
I have made many calls asking for my payment for jewelry that has sold time and time again and all I hear is I will be paid but I never am paid.
Asmir Dzudza is a man who works there and he is so very impolite and extremely rude to me when I call and ask for what belongs to me. The owners have no interest in helping me to resolve my issue.
This business does not follow through with the contracts signed and they have little to no regard for their customers. They took my jewelry sold it and where is my money 4 months later? I have not seen it.
I do want to caution everyone who reads this to not do business with Fortuna Auction. It is all problems working with them. All stress and they only give excuses but never any help.
FOLLOW UP: Fortuna Auction has paid me in full after nearly 5 months. Not the 45 days promised in the signed contract. I am now being harassed and threatened with legal action by John Saxon, owner of Fortuna Auction because I wrote the truth about what happened to me. Bullying me in writing is absolutely horrible and this business should be avoided at all cost. I am not "defaming" Mr. Saxon. I am writing the truth about what happened to me while working with Fortuna Auction. I'm dismayed by the behavior of the owner of this company!
George Callan
2024.09.27
Do yourself a favor, compare Fortuna with other auctioneers. Bonhams, Phillips, Heritage, Doyle, Rago and others will offer reliable service. Fortuna has problems. Be careful if you are considering to consign your property. There are many better options. I have known Fortuna since 2017. I speak from personal experience with the current leaders. You are probably going to be disappointed if you choose to consign with Fortuna Auction.
At Fortuna, we fully support free speech and respect Mr. Callan’s right to share his views, even though we find his review to be clearly and intentionally misleading. Mr. Callan is a former employee, and in 2019, we parted ways due to his inability to perform in his role. Since then, Mr. Callan has had no involvement with Fortuna in any way, shape, or form. At no time has he been a client of Fortuna, nor has he experienced consigning with us. For these reasons, Mr. Callan’s review is, quite obviously, intentionally misleading, and we find it unfortunate that he chose to leave such feedback so many years later, seemingly unprompted and certainly without merit or validity.
We agree on one point: there are indeed other reputable auction houses. While we believe none of them serve the same niche with the focus and unique excellence that Fortuna provides, we have nothing negative to say about them. We encourage our consignors to explore alternatives, as we welcome competition and believe it strengthens a healthy free market. Fortuna is built on excellence, and our track record speaks for itself—our clients consistently experience exceptional results, as reflected in the multitude of genuine, positive reviews.
We’re not sure what prompted Mr. Callan to post this review so many years later, and we genuinely hope he finds more fulfilling ways to spend his time than leaving misleading reviews for former employers. While frustration may be apparent in our tone, we sincerely wish Mr. Callan nothing but the best and hope he can find closure, move forward, and find success in other pursuits. To our clients and potential consignors, we invite you to read the overwhelmingly positive reviews from those who have experienced our services firsthand. At Fortuna, we are committed to excellence, transparency, and the success of every client we serve.
FORTUNA Management
Alina Muñoz
2024.07.30
The best place to buy and sell jewelry and watches. Very professional and caring throughout the process. I couldn't be more satisfied with the exceptional results they achieved for me.
Thank you so much, Alina, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found FORTUNA to be the best place to buy and sell jewelry and watches. Our team takes great pride in providing professional and caring service, and we’re so glad that we could achieve exceptional results for you. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we look forward to working with you again in the future!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA
Rebecca C.
2024.07.30
Verified
it is good place to auction and i think they did good job to sell my jewley and they pay me for the jewelry too. they promise to. thanks you
Oscar Arias
2024.07.27
I had an exceptional experience with Fortuna Auction. Their expertise in fine jewelry and watches is unmatched. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated, ensuring I got the best value for my items. The auction process was seamless, and I appreciated their transparency and no hidden fees policy. Whether you're buying or selling, I highly recommend Fortuna for their outstanding service, impressive results, and global reach. Couldn’t be more satisfied with the entire process!
Thank you so much, Oscar, for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with FORTUNA and that our expertise, professionalism, and dedication made the auction process smooth and transparent. We’re especially glad that our No-Sale, No-Fee Promise and no hidden fees policy stood out to you. Unlike other auction houses, we don’t charge any flat fees for services like cataloging, marketing, or photography—these are all provided free of charge, whether your items sell or not. Even when we do apply our seller's premium after a successful sale, it's still lower than our competitors'. Our global reach is key to delivering the best results, and we’re so happy it helped maximize the value of your items. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to working with you again!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA
Kim S.
2024.07.25
My husband recently purchased a gorgeous diamond and rose gold cross pendant necklace as an anniversary gift for me. My husband said the bidding, purchasing, and shipping processes were seamless. The neckless arrived beautifully packaged and in pristine condition, and it is a treasure that I wear as often as possible. John and Maria Saxon, thank you for providing a "white glove" experience from beginning to end!
Thank you so much, Kim, for your beautiful review! We’re thrilled that the diamond and rose gold cross pendant has become such a treasured piece for you. It was our pleasure to provide a seamless and "white glove" experience for your husband’s anniversary gift. John, Maria, and the entire team are so glad to know that everything—from the bidding to the packaging—met your expectations. We look forward to assisting you both again in the future!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA
Sue Bader
2024.06.14
Maria Saxon and her team are total professionals! Their responsiveness and expertise are exceptional as the results they get. I highly recommend Fortuna auctions.
Thank you so much, Sue, for your wonderful review and for being such a loyal client over the years! Maria and the entire team truly appreciate your kind words about our professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise. We’re thrilled that you’ve had such positive experiences and achieved great results. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to continuing our successful relationship for many more years to come!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA
N K
2024.06.03
Has to be the coolest place to get appraisals and also sell your family jewels for fair and responsible prices.
A house you can depend on to be your backbone for selling your jewelry or getting super buys at really good prices.
Their catalogues and online presentations say it all. Neat, attractive and so desirable and well priced - every item!
Their selection of pieces are highly screened so you get only the best of the best available in the market.
I personally have sold and bought from them and have had a great experience.
Chris Jackson is the man who knows it all and is great to work with!
Go ahead and indulge!
Ming T
2024.05.30
Following my 1st purchase with Fortuna in *** I could not be happier with this auction house. Their outstanding jewelry photos are identical to the true size and color of the ring. After winning the bid their staff was extremely helpful, polite and easy to work with. When my ring arrived it was even better than I expected. I have been disappointed with other auction houses but Fortuna NYC was totally honest and straight forward about my purchase. I would definately recommend them to others seeking a completely fair and honest purchase, you can't go wrong with them.
Anna Saxon
2024.05.13
Thank you so much, Anna, for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a positive experience with FORTUNA. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA
Jesus Ortiz
2024.05.03
There are times that one needs to simplify and unclutter your life, getting rid of items that you do not wear or even remember that you own. Regardless of the sentimental attachment to those pieces it is time for a visit at Fortuna Auction House. Mr. Christopher Jackson is a genuine pleasure in dealing at Fortuna. He is an excellent, professional, knowledgeable and trusting advisor with a fantastic sense of humor. I can't say enough of how wonderful experience I had at Fortuna that I have no regrets parting with those items that I cherish for so long.
Keith J.
2024.04.10
Verified
BEWARE! DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR GOODS! Fortuna have sold my items and are not sending the money owed to me. They owe me $46,000 but the CEOs there (Maria Saxon and John Saxon) ignore my calls, emails and messages. They are criminals and have stolen from me.
Rachel
2024.03.30
I have sold a few pieces of jewelry through this company. The staff is professional, flexible and provides prompt service. The selling process was easy.
Ole L
2024.03.27
Peter Saxon
2024.03.26
Across-the-board a great experience with high quality service and product. I will do business here again!
Thank you, Peter, for your great review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with both our service and the quality of our items. We look forward to welcoming you back and doing business with you again in the future!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA
Cheryl Cook
2024.02.19
Great experience working with the Fortuna team! Christopher Jackson has gone above and beyond in assisting with all of my auction pieces.
Sherry Fieman
2023.03.31
Excellent experiences with Fortuna. VERY PROFESSIONAL. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. BEAUTIFUL ITEMS! I ♥️ FORTUNA
Thank you so much, Sherry, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had excellent experiences with FORTUNA and that our professionalism, customer service, and beautiful items stood out to you. Your kind words and love for FORTUNA mean the world to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future!
Best regards,
Team FORTUNA