Lot 2061. A Spectacular Pair of 16.43 and 15.19 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ear Pendants, By Jacques Timey for Harry Winston. Estimate Upon Request. 2019 © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Accompanied by report no.99216 dated 25 March 2018 from SSEF stating that the 16.434 carat and 15.191 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with no indications of clarity enhancementAlso accompanied by an appendix letter no. 99216 titled “ Exceptional pair of emeralds”Accompanied by report no.1091198 A and B dated 15 March 2018 from AGL stating that the 16.43 carat and 15.19 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with no indications of clarity enhancementAccompanied by report no.18038071 1and 2 dated 23 March 2018 from Gubelin stating that the 16.43 carat and 15.19 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with no indications of clarity enhancementAlso accompanied by an information sheet to report no. 18038071 1and 2 titled “untreated emeralds”

Note: The green hue of emeralds has been a fascination for mankind over the past six thousand years. Its vibrant green hues have captivated people’s imaginations through centuries, from ancient Pharaohs to the Spanish and Portuguese Conquistadors. Today, Colombian emeralds dominate the market with its unprecedented color and fine quality. This pair of Colombian emerald ear pendant we are offering in this auction is truly magnificent. The center stones are samples of the finest emerald from Colombia, where the most famous emerald mines are located. This pair of ear pendant is set with a classic octagonal step cut emerald weighing 16.43 and 15.19 carats respectively by the legendary jeweler Jaques Timey for Harry Winston.
The clarity grading standards for emeralds are also different from that of diamonds or other colored stones. It is commonly accepted in the gem trade that an emerald would have been treated with oil by filling in surface-reaching cracks so that the clarity and stability are enhanced. The emerald presented in this lot has delivered all exceptional qualities that a Colombian emerald would have , and moreover, the exceptional crystal-clear transparency is a characteristics rarely seen, with gemological evidence showing that it has never been brought for any clarity enhancement treatments, marking it truly as a collector’s gem.

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 1 April 2019 2:00PM, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong