5 mai 2017

Lot 597. An Impressive 24.49 carats Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate HK$ 1,100,000 - 1,500,000 (€130,000 - 180,000). Photo: Bonhams. The antique cabochon emerald, weighing 24.49 carats, within a marquise-cut diamond surround, diamonds approximately 5.10 carats total, ring size 6½ Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural emerald has no indications of clarity modification. Report number 62179, dated 20 February 2012.Accompanied by a Gubelin report stating that the natural... [Lire la suite]

Lot 598. An Impressive 7.42 and 4.51 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace.  Estimate HK$ 1,600,000 - 2,000,000 (€190,000 - 230,000). Photo: Bonhams. The step-cut emeralds, weighing 7.42 and 4.51 carats, suspended from a pear and marquise-cut diamond necklace, accented by a similarly cut diamond, diamonds approximately 23.20 carats total, pendant detachable, length 18.0cm Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the two natural emeralds have minor indications of traditional clarity... [Lire la suite]

Lot 599. An 6.06 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, by Marina B. Estimate HK$ 850,000 - 1,200,000 (€100,000 - 140,000). Photo: Bonhams. The cushion-shaped emerald, weighing 6.06 carats, between half moon-shaped diamond shoulders, diamonds approximately 1.30 carats total, signed Marina B, maker's mark, ring size 5¾, cased Accompanied by an AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) report stating that the natural emerald has no indications of clarity enhancement and originates from Colombia. Report... [Lire la suite]

Lot 600. A Fine 6.04 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Brooch-Pendant Necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate HK$ 3,100,000 - 3,800,000 (€360,000 - 450,000). Photo: Bonhams. The step-cut emerald, weighing 6.04 carats, within an openwork pear-shaped diamond surround, completed by a flat curb-chain necklace pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 12.50 carats total, maker's marks for Jacques Timey, pendant detachable, length 3.0cm (2) Accompanied by an AGL (American... [Lire la suite]

Lot 601. A Fine Pair of 6.85 and 6.18 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings, by Harry Winston. Estimate HK$ 3,100,000 - 3,800,000 (€360,000 - 450,000). Photo: Bonhams. The step-cut emeralds, weighing 6.85 and 6.18 carats, accented by marquise-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 3.00 carats total, signed, length 1.8cm Accompanied by two AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) reports stating that the natural emeralds have no indications of clarity enhancement and originate from Colombia. Report... [Lire la suite]

Lot 602. An Important And Rare Pair of 10.91 and 10.26 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings. Estimate HK$ 3,800,000 - 4,800,000 '€450,000 - 560,000). Photo: Bonhams. The step-cut emeralds, weighing 10.91 and 10.26 carats, each within an old brilliant-cut diamond surround, suspended from a similarly cut diamond surmount, diamonds approximately 7.40 carats total, length 3.7cm Accompanied by an AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) report stating that the natural emeralds have insignificant... [Lire la suite]

The Songzhutang Collection of Early Jades from the Neolithic Period to the Yuan Dynasty. Photo: Bonhams HONG KONG - Bonhams are privileged to offer on Tuesday 30 May in Hong Kong, the Songzhutang Collection of early Jades, dating from the Neolithic Period to 14th century. The remarkable and diverse collection (also including later jade carvings of the Ming and Qing dynasties) was published in 2011 and has since become an important reference work in the subject. It was formed over four decades from as early as the... [Lire la suite]

Collier Ailanthus Altissima by Thu-Thao Le Thi for MWPARIS : or 18K, jade de Birmanie; pièce unique. © MWPARIS "Le collier Ailanthus Altissima porte en lui les vertus protectrices des amulettes archéologiques puisant ses racines dans  l’arbre Ailanthus de la Chine ancestrale, apprécié en Europe dés le milieu du XVIIIé S, pour sa capacité à pousser dans des conditions impossibles. » Thu-Thao Le Thi. Collier "Silchim" by Thu-Thao Le Thi for MWPARIS. Lion et silex, amulette contre le mauvais... [Lire la suite]