An $11,000 Bvlgari 18K gold diamond necklace is among the lost treasures being sold through Brisbane Airport’s annual auction.
Brisbane Airport Media & Corporate Communications Manager Peter Doherty said the biggest Lost Property Auction to date had now gone live, with every item starting at $1.
Mr Doherty said there were no reserves on any items, with all proceeds supporting Queensland children’s charities.
He said more than 70,000 passengers passed through the Brisbane Airport each day leaving behind a treasure trove for others, with this year’s auction already attracting bidders from across the country.
“The star of the auction is a stunning Bvlgari 18K gold diamond necklace valued at $11,000.”
Mr Doherty said the 2025 auction featured an incredible range of over 800 lots, from luxury jewellery, laptops and cameras to surfboards, scooters and designer handbags, and even a black box and cockpit voice recorder from decommissioned aircrafts.
He said to mark 100 years of Brisbane Airport, this year’s auction also includes a special collection of heritage aviation memorabilia, giving enthusiasts a rare chance to own a piece of Queensland’s aviation history, such as the International Terminal Departure sign.
“It’s always fascinating to see what gets left behind by the 70,000 passengers who pass through Brisbane Airport each day, (but) with our centenary celebrations this year, we’ve included some truly unique aviation pieces and hope to raise $100,000 to support Queensland children’s charities.”
Lloyds Auctions Chief Operations Officer Lee Hames said the auction was one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.
“Every single item is completely unreserved and starting from just $1. We have had bidders lining up with anticipation right around the nation looking to uncover treasures and for a good cause,” Mr Hames said.
Bidding closes on Sunday, November 2 on the Lloyds website.
