2 avril 2009

Rare pair of jadeite 'double hoop' and diamond pendent earrings Each set with highly translucent interlocking jadeite hoops of emerald green colour, surmounted and anchored by a shield-shaped diamond, joined by princess-cut diamonds and brilliant-cut diamond-set rings, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.75 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. diameter and thickness of hoops approximately 18.56 to18.73 and 5.36 to 5.45 mm respectively. Estimate 2,800,000—3,800,000 HKD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels &... [Lire la suite]

Jadeite 'Guanyin', yellow diamond and diamond pendant The highly translucent jadeite of rich emerald green colour carved as a Guanyin, embellished by a mandorla ring and a support pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by an oval yellow diamond-set loop, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. guanyin approximately 48.10 x 32.00 x 7.00mm. Estimate 2,000,000—2,500,000 HKD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Pair of oval ruby and diamond ear clips Each centring on an oval ruby weighing 4.95 and 4.69 carats respectively, surrounded by cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamonds, decorated to the reverse with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the clips, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 12.10 carats, mounted in platinum, clip and post fitting. Estimate 1,200,000—1,500,000 HKD NOTE: Accompanied by Gübelin reports numbered 0601051 and 0601050, dated 18 January 2006, stating that the 4.95 and 4.69 carat rubies are... [Lire la suite]

Fine oval ruby and diamond ring Set with an oval ruby weighing 5.04 carats, amid a stylised basket micro pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds extending throughout the shank, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6¼. Estimate 2,000,000—2,500,000 HKD NOTE: Accompanied by Gübelin and GRS reports numbered 0706549 and GRS2007-010862, dated 29 June and 4 January 2007 respectively, stating that the 5.04 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of heat treatment, 'pigeon's blood' colour; also accompanied by... [Lire la suite]

Pear-shaped step-cut diamond ring Set with a pear-shaped step-cut diamond weighing 5.04 carats, flanked with baguette diamonds and embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.45 carats, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6¾. Estimate 900,000—1,500,000 HKD NOTE: Accompanied by GIA report numbered 13576301, dated 3 August 2004, stating that the 5.04 carat diamond is D colour, VVS1 clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo... [Lire la suite]

Brilliant-cut diamond ring Set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 6.20 carats, flanked on each side with a baguette and a brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 5. Estimate 2,800,000—3,800,000 HKD NOTE: Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2105514826, dated 15 January 2009, stating that the 6.20 carat diamond is E colour, Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Salvatore Ferragamo, Gianfranco Ferre, Dries Van Noten, Alberta Ferretti, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Fendi, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Valentino & Chanel - photos Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot

Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring Set with a radiant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 10.02 carats, flanked on each side with a cut-cornered triangular diamond together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 6. Estimate 1,200,000—1,700,000 HKD NOTE: Accompanied by GIA report numbered 11055250, dated 1 March 2000, stating that the 10.02 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Intense Yellow colour, VS2 clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite.... [Lire la suite]

Pair of fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond earrings Each set with a cushion-shaped fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 8.37 carats respectively, amid a brilliant-cut diamond-set basket extending to the hook surmount, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Estimate 2,700,000—3,300,000 HKD NOTE: Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 16762821 and 16772592, dated 20 December 2007 and 2 January 2008 respectively, stating that both 8.37 carat diamonds are... [Lire la suite]

photos  Hedi Slimane