Lot 52. 20.08 carats, SI2 clarity Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate HK$1,700,000 - 2,000,000 (US$218,000 - 256,000). Courtesy Tiancheng International

Centring on an oval fancy brown-yellow diamond weighing 20.08 carats, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, mounted in 18 karat pink gold. Ring size: 5¼

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2165667469,dated 13 October 2014, stating that the 20.08 diamond is natural, Fancy Brown-Yellow colour, SI2 clarity, with Excellent Polish.

Honey Diamond
Brown diamonds were set into rings by the Romans in the second century. During the 1980s, the Argyle mine, located in Australia and famed for its pink diamonds, excavated deposits of brown diamonds in various shades and intensities. In the wake of the discovery, brown diamonds became highly desirable globally.

The hues of brown diamonds range from very light to very dark. They also carry secondary colours, marked by traces of green, yellow, orange and red. Light brown diamonds are dubbed as “champagne diamonds, while dark-coloured ones are known as “cognac diamonds”. Among all, champagne diamonds of a warm gold hue with a reddish appearance are the most sought-after. The most celebrated brown diamond is the 545.67-carat Golden Jubilee Diamond, offered as a gift to King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand in honour of his 50th coronation anniversary. It is the largest cut brown diamond in the world at present.

This season, Tiancheng International presents a 20.08 carat natural Fancy Brown-Yellow diamond. Radiating a beautiful golden brown hue reminiscent of pure honey, the Honey Diamond is a vivid and enchanting charm that fully deserves to be prized.