Modern and
Historical Jewels and Exceptional Gemstones
Highlight Phillips Hong Kong Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale
Also
Featuring a Selection of New Modern and Vintage Jadeite Jewellery
Exhibition: 23-26
May | Auction: 27 May
JW Marriott Hong Kong
HONG KONG – 25 April 2019 – This
May in Hong Kong, Phillips’ Jewels and Jadeite
Spring Sale will present a vast range of jewels,
featuring rare and exceptional sapphires, quality gemstones, fancy coloured and the unique ASHOKA® cut diamonds, iconic pieces of modern and vintage jewellery by renowned
makers, as well as fine jadeites in traditional forms and contemporary designs.
With
such a broad array of offerings this season, these are jewels that will appeal
to seasoned collectors and influential tastemakers alike.
Terry Chu, Head of Jewellery, Phillips Asia: “We are pleased to present a
carefully curated auction showcasing both contemporary and vintage jewellery
design with a modern sensibility, from the iconic Graff ‘Butterfly’ Diamond
brooch, to the unique Art Deco Mauboussin gem-set and diamond sautoir necklace.
This season also highlights very fine and rare examples of precious gemstones
and the distinctive ASHOKA® cut diamond. A stunning selection of jadeite
jewellery exudes both classic and contemporary appeal will also be presented
alongside iconic designs by famed jewellers and independent designers.”
Please click here for images of highlights from the Jewels and Jadeite
Spring Sale (Image courtesy of
Phillips)
EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRES
A breathtaking pair of Kashmir sapphire ear-clips signed by Harry
Winston will lead this season’s auction (illustrated right) — Hailing from the
legendary mine of Kashmir which was long depleted over a hundred years ago, the
two specimens of matching size and cutting display the iconic blue hue that remains
constant regardless of the light source – a distinctive attribute of Kashmir
sapphires that makes them highly covetable.
It is difficult to fathom the difficulty of assembling two Kashmir
sapphires of matching quality in this size, and for them to be completely free
of heat treatment. It is a quest that required years, if not decades to
complete.
Among other
highlights in the auction are several exceptional Sri Lankan sapphires
(illustrated below).
QUALITY GEMSTONES AND FINE
DIAMONDS
RARE AND SPECIAL
JEWELLERY BY MASTER JEWELLERS
This season, Phillips will also offer vintage and modern jewellery by
famed jewellers such as Cartier, Graff, Mauboussin and Van Cleef & Arpels. One of the
highlights is a unique Art Deco sautoir necklace (illustrated below) made by
Mauboussin in the 1920’s, which marked the most important chapter in the
history of the legendary French maison. The use of carved coloured gemstones in
the form of foliate motifs and fluted beads exudes exoticism and fascination
with the Far East. Its versatility –
the necklace is convertible to four bracelets – also reflects the lavish
fashion of wearing multiple bracelets at that time.
Preserved in its spectacular original condition, this necklace is a
creation at the pinnacle of Mauboussin’s most glorious years and arguably one
of the most collectible and precious examples.
The cover lot of this season is a magnificent brooch from Graff’s
‘Butterfly’ series, a unique piece composed of 86 high quality diamonds weighing
a total of over 60 carats. The oversized wings are studded with sizeable
brilliant-cut diamonds and the openwork structure emphasizes the lightness of
its wings while affording them a massive volume of dazzling brilliance that
seems to radiate from its body. Graff was inspired by the symmetrical geometry
of butterflies and has incorporated this in their watches and high jewellery
collection.
OTHER IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS
JADEITE JEWELLERY WITH CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL DESIGN
This season, Phillips presents fine jadeite in both
traditional forms and contemporary designs.
Phillips Hong Kong Spring Sale 2019
Location: JW Marriott, 88
Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
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Date |
Auction |
|
26 May |
20th Century & Contemporary Art &
Design Day Sale: 10am |
|
27 May |
Jewels and Jadeite: 2:30pm |
|
28 May |
The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT: 12pm |
Asia Preview Tour
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Date |
City |
|
27- 28 April |
Singapore |
|
3-4 May |
Shanghai |
|
18-19 May |
Taipei Xinyi Dist., Taipei 110 |
|
23-26 May |
Hong
Kong |
Selling Exhibition: Foujita / Sanyu: Muses &
Models
18-31 May 10am to 6pm | 14/F St. George’s
Building, 2 Ice House Street Central Hong Kong
PRESS CONTACT:
HONG
KONG – Ingrid Hsu, Public Relations
Director, Asia IngridHsu@phillips.com +852 2318 2043
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*Estimates do not
include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s
premium.
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