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    • One step-cut emerald, 19.90 carats

    • Two tapered diamonds on side and tiny circular-cut diamonds in the border

    • Platinum

    • Size 6

    (19.90-carat Emerald)
    AGL report, numbered 1085780, dated 10 August 2017, Colombia, no indications of clarity enhancement.
    AGL appendix letter states that this emerald 'exhibits a saturated green color that is representative of top-quality emeralds from this auspicious source (Colombia) and a fine cut which compliments the overall visual appeal of this remarkable gemstone. Colombian emeralds possessing such an exemplary combination of color, size, absence of enhancement and fine cut are rare'.

    SSEF report, numbered 95612, dated 20 September 2017, Colombia, no indications of clarity enhancement.
    SSEF appendix letter states that the emerald's 'attractive green colour is due to the combination of well-balanced trace elements in the stone, typical and characteristic for the finest emeralds of Colombia. A natural emerald from Colombia of this size and quality can be considered rare and exceptional.'

    Also with AGL Letter and SSEF Premium Appendix folio

    附 美國 AGL 及 瑞士 SSEF 證書, 另附 AGL附錄 及 SSEF Premium Appendix書冊

  • Catalogue Essay

    While many people would associate diamonds to love and commitment, emerald is regarded as an emblem of eternal love in Greek mythology, and green is worn to honour the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Wearing an emerald was also believed to reveal the truth or falseness of a lover’s oath. The first known emerald mines were in Egypt, dating back to at least 330 BC. Cleopatra was known for her affinity for emeralds, who wore them as a symbol of power and wealth. When the Spanish explorers landed on the New World in the 16th century, they were unaware of how the attractive green gemstones they found would later take Europe and eventually the whole world by storm. The Spaniards even traded the emeralds for precious metals.

    Among the three major precious gemstones, emeralds are most tolerated for their natural inclusions. Sometimes these inclusions are so beautifully distributed that it was described as ‘jardin’, which translates to garden in French. However, the most precious and valued emeralds are those with high clarity and unearthed in Colombia. Combined with an even and saturated bluish-green colour, these gems have been heavily sought after by collectors around the world since ancient times. This emeralds being offered, weighing an astonishing 19.90 carats, is one of such rare finds. Completely spared of clarity enhancement and endowed with an excellent clarity, this green gem is truly Mother Nature’s gift to mankind.

629

A Very Rare and Fine Emerald and Diamond Ring

Size 6

Estimate
HK$9,000,000 - 14,000,000 
$1,200,000-1,800,000

Sold for HK$9,700,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2017