Friday, 19 May 2017

Bonhams’ Rare Jewels & Jadeite Auction

Among the leading items on sale is a pair of emerald and diamond earrings; emeralds weighing in at more than 10 carats are a rarity, so to get two of 10.91 and 10.26 carats in a pair partly explains the estimated HK$3.8-4.8 million price.

The pair of Namibian fancy coloured diamond and diamond earrings from Forevermark are estimated at $2.3-2.8 million. The earrings feature two asscher-cut fancy intense yellow diamonds, weighing 5.26 and 5.17 carats.
A ruby and diamond bracelet, with an estimate of $2.3-2.8 million, features 30 vivid red pigeon-blood cushion-shape examples from Myanmar with a combined weight of 30 carats.

A step-cut 10.06 carat ruby set in a tsavorite garnet and diamond ring comes from Kenya. Set within a surround of pavé-set circular-cut tsavorite garnets and diamonds, it is estimated $1.5 million and $2 million.

Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace. It is estimated at US$43,000-54,000.

Padparadscha sapphire weighing 10.27 carats. It is estimated at US$80,000 - 86,000.

Cabochon emerald of 24.49 carats, est US$150,000-210,000.

Necklace composed of nine jadeite cabochons accented by pear and brilliant-cut diamonds. The suite has a pre-sale estimate of US$190,000-260,000

Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Brooch and Earring Suite circa 1965. 27.20 carats of diamonds, approximately 36 carats of emeralds and approximately 105 carats of Burmese rubies. It has a pre-sale estimate of US$120,000-150,000