A glittering 18-carat gold and diamond Bvlgari necklace has become the highlight of Brisbane Airport’s annual lost property auction, where hundreds of forgotten items are being sold to raise money for Queensland children’s charities.
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The luxury piece, officially listed as the Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace, is currently attracting strong attention from bidders, with a current bid of $8,800 on Lloyds Auctions as of this week. Valued at more than $11,000, it sits at the top of a catalogue featuring over 800 unclaimed items left behind by travellers at Brisbane Airport over the past year.
Hosted online by Lloyds Auctions, the event has become a fixture on Brisbane’s community calendar. With starting bids as low as one dollar, it offers locals and collectors the chance to secure everything from designer handbags and laptops to surfboards, guitars, golf clubs and aviation memorabilia.
Each year, airport staff catalogue thousands of lost items left in terminals, lounges and aircraft cabins. While many are reunited with their owners, a significant number remain unclaimed. After being held for at least three months, these items are passed to Lloyds Auctions, with all proceeds donated to Queensland-based children’s charities.
Last year’s sale raised about $90,000, and this year’s larger collection is expected to surpass that figure. The auction also coincides with Brisbane Airport’s centenary, marking 100 years since its beginnings as a key transport hub for the state.
Among the more unusual listings are decommissioned aircraft seats, aviation signage and pilot uniforms, alongside more familiar travel leftovers such as cameras, watches and tech accessories. The variety of items reflects the scale of an airport that serves tens of thousands of passengers every day, where the rush of travel often leads to misplaced belongings.
For residents of Ascot, Hamilton and nearby suburbs, the airport precinct feels like an extension of their own neighbourhood. The annual auction offers a local glimpse into the stories of travellers passing through — a mix of luxury, loss and rediscovery that ultimately supports community causes.
Beyond the sparkle of the Bvlgari necklace lies a deeper story of shared benefit. What begins as someone’s lost possession transforms into support for children’s programs across Queensland, turning misplaced items into meaningful contributions.
The online auction is open now and closes on Sunday, 2 November. All items, including the sought-after Bvlgari necklace, can be viewed and bid on through the Lloyds Auctions website.
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Whether you’re searching for a luxury find, a piece of aviation history or simply a chance to support a good cause, Brisbane Airport’s lost property auction proves that even forgotten things can find new purpose close to home.
Published 30-October-2025
