Jewellery and Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Phillips

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    • Oval-shaped diamond, approximately 2.30 carats

    • Other diamonds, totalling approximately 3.00 carats

    • Platinum

    • Length approximately 450mm

  • Catalogue Essay

    This necklace is set with charming old-cut diamonds. Old-cut diamonds possess a certain charm which sets them apart from modern brilliant-cut diamonds. They are often asymmetrical and deep, having been cut by hand, which endows them with a certain sparkle. With the rise of the popularity of vintage jewellery, older-cut diamonds have also experienced a surge in popularity and demand. In some cases, the value of high quality old-cut diamonds may meet and exceed the value of an equivalent modern brilliant-cut. This is due, in part, to the increasing scarcity of old-cut material due to an under-appreciation of these diamonds during the 20th century, which led to many being re-cut.

558

An Edwardian Diamond Pendent Necklace, Circa 1905

Length approximately 450mm

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 200,000 
$20,000-25,000

Sold for HK$193,750

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

Jewellery and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2016