Article | Specialist Picks Hong Kong Jewels Auction September 2026
SPECIALIST PICKS: THE HONG KONG JEWELS AUCTION
Four standout jewels that caught our team’s eyes.
Model wearing Lot 548.
This season’s selection brings together the rarity, artistry, and heritage that define fine jewellery collecting. Discover our team’s picks from The Hong Kong Jewels Auction — taking place on 29 September at 2 PM HKT in Hong Kong. From exceptional coloured diamonds to a luminous natural lavender jadeite bangle and a statement-making necklace by Bulgari, these pieces offer a glimpse into the breathtaking highlights of the upcoming sale.
Lot 589: The best things come in pairs
Lot 589: Pair of diamond earrings. Estimate HK$3,300,000–4,300,000/€361,000–470,000/$423,000–551,000. The Hong Kong Jewels Auction.
Cristel Tan, International Specialist
This remarkable pair of 7.02 and 7.04 carat oval diamonds combines impressive scale with exceptional quality. Graded E and F colour and VVS clarity, with Excellent polish and symmetry, each stone is notable. Their distinction, however, lies in the pairing. Oval diamonds naturally vary in outline, proportions, and scintillation, making two stones of this size and quality that also correspond closely in weight and visual appearance particularly difficult to assemble.
Together weighing 14.06 carats, they represent a finely balanced union of size, fine quality, and visual harmony.
Lot 583: A Fancy match
Lot 583: Pair of Fancy Brown-Yellow diamond and diamond earrings. Estimate: HK$2,200,000–3,000,000/€241,000–329,000/$282,000–385,000. The Hong Kong Jewels Auction.
Shanne Ng, Senior Specialist
This exceptional pair of matched fancy brown-yellow diamonds possesses a sweet, rich, and deeply saturated hue reminiscent of aged whisky and fine amber. While secondary tints are common in yellow diamonds, finding specimens that combine this precise warmth with exceptional size and brilliance is an absolute rarity. To source a perfectly harmonised, matching pair over 10 carats is an extraordinary find.
Exhibiting a soft, radiant amber glow, both stones boast excellent polish and symmetry, creating a dance of light and brilliance that is incredibly rare to witness. Meticulously matched in colour, cut, and proportions, this magnificent duo represents a premier acquisition for the collector who seeks the exceptional and a true masterpiece for the discerning connoisseurs.
Lot 526: The soft glow of lavender jadeite
Lot 526: Lavender jadeite bangle. Estimate: HK$300,000–1,000,000/€32,800–109,000/$39,000–128,000. The Hong Kong Jewels Auction.
Diana Chang, Head of Sale, Specialist
The lavender jadeite bangle is distinguished by its rich, saturated hue, evenly distributed throughout the entire piece. The texture is notably refined for such richly coloured lavender jadeite, making this an especially desirable combination.
Lavender jadeite of strong colour is more commonly associated with a coarser granular structure, while a refined texture is characterized by smaller, more closely interlocking crystals. It is rarer still to find a material of sufficient size and soundness to be cut into a bangle while retaining this level of colour and texture. Together, these qualities lend the bangle exceptional depth, elegance and collectors’ appeal.
Lot 548: Beauty in Bulgari
Lot 548: Bulgari, Cultured pearl, ruby, emerald and diamond necklace. Estimate: HK$120,000–200,000/€13,100–21,900/$15,400–26,000. The Hong Kong Jewels Auction.
Michelle Keung, Cataloguer
The lot beautifully represents the iconic "Bulgari style," celebrated for its fearless combination of vibrant primary colors and striking volume. Masterfully layering rich green emeralds, fiery red rubies, and bright diamonds against the soft luster of cultured pearls, the design creates a highly dynamic and visually opulent palette.
The necklace is crafted to drape flat against the collar, offering immense visual presence and elegant fluid movement when worn. Seamlessly bridging historic Italian craftsmanship with contemporary wearability, this lot offers a rare opportunity for discerning global collectors to acquire a quintessential slice of classic Italian luxury.
