Specialist Picks: The Hong Kong Jewels Auction

Lot 535: Pair of Ruby and Diamond Ear Pendants.

The Hong Kong Jewels Auction will take place on 3 October 2024 at Phillips Hong Kong, with viewing open through 3 October.

Here, our team picks out a few of their favorites from the selection on offer. Let their expertise inspire you to discover the full catalogue of nearly 100 magnificent lots.

Radiant Rubies

Lot 535: Pair of Ruby and Diamond Ear Pendants

Cristel Tan, International Specialist

The design of this pair of ear pendants could not be more clever and deliberate. It is the simplicity of the stylised geometric arrangement of rubies and diamonds that afford this jewel its placid elegance — a rare attribute of high jewellery these days. The eight unheated rubies of matching fiery red hue from the legendary Burmese mines only make this lot even more appealing to collectors of rare gems.

Jadeite: As You Like It

Lot 555: Jadeite and Diamond Choker Necklace / Pendant / Brooch

Janet Lam, Senior Specialist

This is a rare find among jadeite jewels because it is both unique and versatile. Coming from an overseas private collection, the unusual cutting of the substantial jadeite plaque is one-of-a-kind and reflects the craftsmanship of earlier years. Its fine crystalline structure also points towards old material. Mounting it as a choker necklace accentuates the jadeite’s vintage charm. It could also be transformed into three other pieces of jewel for all kinds of styling possibilities, perfect for every occasion.

Lot 555: Jadeite and Diamond Choker Necklace / Pendant / Brooch

Colour-Shifting Wonder

Lot 576: Alexandrite Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring

Shanne Ng, Senior Specialist

The optical property of alexandrite chrysoberyls is one of the most beguiling among phenomenal gemstones. There is nothing more astonishing than when they display a prominent and evident colour-change from bluish-green to reddish purple. For alexandrite chrysoberyls hailing from the Brazilian mines, any polished gemstone of 2 carats is considered exceedingly rare. This very gemstone weighs over 10 carats — its importance cannot be overstated.

Lot 576: Alexandrite Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring

Harry Winston: King of Diamonds

Lot 575: HARRY WINSTON, Emerald and Diamond Necklace / Bracelet

Louisa Chan, Head of Sale

Known as the King of Diamonds and creator of the famous Winston Cluster, Harry Winston is revered for the exceptional high standards and savoir-faire of their creations. This necklace, designed to sit right above the collar bone, is ultimately sensual and feminine; carefully balanced by the boldness of the heavy link chains, it also communicates audacious flair. Convertible to a bracelet for versatility, this necklace is a perfect example of timeless jewelry.

Lot 575: HARRY WINSTON, Emerald and Diamond Necklace / Bracelet

Rarest in Red

Lot 589: Red Spinel and Diamond Ring

Michelle Keung, Cataloguer

Red spinels possessing an intense and straight red body colour are considered the epitome of rarity. Even more extraordinary is to find such a superb example from the mines of Tanzania. This East-African origin is well known for their pink and pink-red Mahenge spinels, but to procure a natural unheated spinel of such a strong red hue from this deposit is almost unheard of, not to mention its impressive weight of over 7 carats.