Lot 985. Rare and very fine 16.56 and 15.51 carat natural untreated Colombian emerald and diamond pendent earrings-rings. Estimate HKD: 6,400,000 - 8,600,000 (USD: 820,500 - 1,102,600). © 2019 China Guardian (HK) Auctions Co., Ltd.

Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald weighing 16.56 and 15.51 carats, embellished with variously-shaped diamonds, to a similarly-set surmount, the diamonds totalling approximately 15.95 carats, pendants detachable, rings fittings, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6 3/4

GRS reports numbered GRS2017-102016 and GRS2018-084449, dated 17 October 2017 and 28 August 2018 respectively, stating the emeralds are 16.56 and 15.51 carats, natural, green colour, Colombian origin, no clarity enhancement.

FINEST NATURAL EMERALDS
Natural emeralds usually possess surface fractures within its crystal. To enhance its clarity, the practice of filling with oil and resin is widely adopted in the industry. Only the finest emeralds are without clarity enhancement and they are highly acclaimed by gem connoisseurs. Excavating emeralds are extremely difficult due to its fragile structure, thus it is a rarer occurrence to find a pair of fine quality emeralds. Lot 985 is a pair of glassy emeralds, enabling lights to reflect within and bringing out the gem's splendid brilliance. With their vividly saturated and lustrous green colour, we see the finest emerald of its kind.

China Guardian Hong Kong, Important Jewels and Jadeite, JW Marriott Hotel, 31 March 2019, 2 pm