PHILLIPS UNVEILS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HONG KONG JEWELS AUCTION ON 30 SEPTEMBER

PHILLIPS UNVEILS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HONG KONG JEWELS AUCTION ON 30 SEPTEMBER

 

Sale Highlights Feature Collectible Coloured Gemstones, Exquisite Jadeite Jewellery, and Extraordinary Creations from Renowned Jewellers such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Piaget, and Cindy Chao

 

 

HONG KONG – 26 August 2025 – Phillips is delighted to present highlights from The Hong Kong Jewels Auction, set to take place at the company’s Asia headquarters in the West Kowloon Cultural District on 30 September 2025. In response to growing global demand, the sale will be led by a Colombian no oil emerald and diamond bracelet, featuring emeralds totalling 16.09 carats. The auction will also showcase an exceptional array of precious coloured gemstones, alongside extraordinary creations from renowned jewellery maisons including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Piaget, and Cindy Chao. With natural jadeite in contemporary design gaining popularity among younger collectors, the sale will include a tightly curated selection of green and lavender jadeite jewels that pay homage to the gem’s cultural significance. Also included are exceedingly rare natural pearls, highly prized for their enduring beauty and potentially increase in value over time.

 

Auction highlights will be previewed in Bangkok from 8-9 September, and in Taipei from 13-14 September, before returning to Hong Kong, where all pieces will be available for public viewing from 22-30 September prior to the sale. In tandem with the live auction, Phillips will host Hong Kong Jewels: Online Auction, open for bidding from 22 September to 3 October.

 

Diana Chang, Head of Sale, Hong Kong, Phillips Jewels, said: “Our jewellery category has garnered increasing recognition in recent years, with industry reports spotlighting its performance and growth in the Hong Kong market. Building on the momentum of last season’s auction—which achieved a 55% year-on-year increase in total sales—we are thrilled to continue this upward trajectory with our upcoming September sale. Held in celebration of Phillips’ 10th anniversary in Asia, this auction will showcase a dazzling array of treasures that reflect both our curatorial excellence and the evolving tastes of collectors across generations. We look forward to delivering another exceptional result this season.”

 

Precious Coloured Gemstones

 

Colombian No Oil Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, emeralds totalling 16.09 carats Estimate: HK$3,200,000–4,000,000/ US$410,000–513,000

The auction will spotlight a selection of jewellery with the finest coloured gemstones, led by a Colombian no oil emerald and diamond bracelet, featuring emeralds totalling 16.09 carats. Each gemstone is artfully paired with diamonds to create a striking contrast that accentuates the vivid colour and exceptional clarity of these rare treasures. Unheated Burmese rubies take centre stage in this season’s offering, including a magnificent ruby and diamond necklace featuring rubies weighing approximately 60.00 carats, a pair of 2.10 and 2.05-carat pigeon blood ruby and diamond earrings, and a 5.71-carat ruby and diamond ring. Sapphires originating from Burma (now Myanmar), long regarded as one of the most coveted in the world, will also be prominently featured. Highlights include a 20.09-carat unheated Burmese sapphire and diamond ring by Cartier, and a pair of unheated sapphire and diamond earrings weighing 7.79 and 7.65 carats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.15-carat Colombian No Oil ‘Muzo’ Emerald and Diamond Ring Estimate: HK$1,800,000–2,400,000/ US$231,000–308,000

Cartier, 20.09-carat Burmese Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring Estimate: HK$1,300,000–1,900,000/ US$167,000–244,000

7.79 and 7.65-carat Burmese Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Estimate: HK$1,300,000–1,800,000/ US$167,000–231,000

 

Burmese Unheated Ruby and Diamond Necklace, rubies weighing approximately 60.00 carats Estimate: HK$2,600,000–4,000,000/ US$333,000–513,000

5.71-carat Burmese Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring Estimate: HK$1,500,000–2,400,000 US$190,000–310,000

2.10 and 2.05-carat Burmese Unheated ‘Pigeon Blood’ Ruby and Diamond Earrings Estimate: HK$1,600,000–2,000,000 US$205,000–256,000

 

Signed Jewellery Pieces with Extraordinary Designs

 

Signed jewellery distinguished by extraordinary design remains highly coveted among collectors, celebrated not only for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for its historical significance. This season’s sale showcases a curated selection of iconic creations from the world’s most prestigious jewellery houses. Among the highlights is a 5.10-carat emerald-cut diamond ring — a quintessential embodiment of Harry Winston’s artistry and enduring legacy. Other notable pieces include an alluring panther brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels; a Piaget necklace featuring cultured pearls and diamonds, elegantly adorned with a floral clasp and cascading strands—the same model famously worn by Natalie Portman in the Oscar-nominated film Jackie, where she received a nomination for Best Actress; and a bold, sculptural gold and diamond bracelet from Tiffany & Co. Phillips is delighted to present three exquisite creations from Cindy Chao’s acclaimed ‘Ribbon Collection’ this season: a bangle, a ring, and a pair of ear pendants. Among them is the mesmerising ‘Ribbon’ diamond bangle— a breathtaking testament to the designer’s ability to sculpturally transform precious metal into fluid forms that connect the boundaries between jewellery and art.

 

Harry Winston 5.10-carat D/VS1 Diamond Ring Estimate: HK$1,100,000–2,100,000/US$141,000–270,000

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Brooch, circa 1980 Estimate: HK$550,000–700,000/ US$70,000–90,000

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bracelet, 'Hands' Estimate: HK$200,000-300,000/US$26,000–39,000

 

Cindy Chao Diamond Bangle, 'Ribbon Collection' Estimate: HK$650,000–1,200,000/ US$83,000–154,000

Piaget Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace, 'Limelight Mediterranean Garden' Estimate: HK$240,000–400,000/ US$31,000–51,000

 

Exquisite Jadeite Jewellery

 

Jadeite and Diamond Ring Estimate: HK$1,800,000–2,400,000/US$231,000–310,000

Lavender Jadeite Bead, Ruby and Diamond Demi-Parure Estimate: HK$700,000–1,800,000/US$90,000–230,000

 

Among all the colours found in natural jadeites, the most prized is green, followed by lavender colour, which symbolises elegance. A nod to traditional elegance is a jadeite cabochon and diamond ring, with its evenly high dome, fine crystal structure, and the subtle glow evokes a sense of understated sophistication. Another highlight is a strand of lavender jadeite bead, ruby and diamond necklace with matching ear pendants. Lavender jadeite is gaining popularity among young collectors due to its mesmerising pastel hue, which aligns with contemporary aesthetics and fashion trends, as well as its rarity and symbolic associations with peace and emotional balance. Its simple silhouette offers a fresh, contemporary twist on a culturally significant gemstone, allowing younger generations to reconnect with heritage while expressing individuality.

 

A True Miracle of Nature

 

Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace Estimate: HK$800,000–1,200,000/ US$103,000–154,000

Natural pearls are cherished not only for their timeless beauty, but also for their rarity, storied history, and emotional resonance. Increasingly scarce due to environmental factors, they have become highly coveted by collectors. Beyond their legacy of prestige and elegance, natural pearls offer soft luster and a spectrum of hues that complement a wide range of styles and skin tones. A standout highlight this season is a round to roundish natural pearl necklace — an exceptionally rare and prized treasure. Perfectly round shapes are uncommon, as natural pearls form organically without human intervention, resulting in varied silhouettes. Truly round or near-round pearls are the rarest of all, making the creation of a harmoniously matched strand a remarkable feat of patience and precision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Hong Kong Jewels Auction

Auction: 2pm HKT, 30 September. For more information: https://www.phillips.com/auction/HK060325

Preview Exhibitions:

Bangkok	8-9 September, 11:00-18:00 The Apartment, 9th Floor, Park Hyatt Bangkok, 88 Wireless Road, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Taipei	13-14 September, 11:00-18:00 Bellavita B1 Art Gallery B1F., No. 28, Songren Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei
Hong Kong	18 September 13:00-18:00 (by appointment only, please RSVP through Lilychua@phillips.com) 19-20 September 10:00-18:00 (by appointment only, please RSVP through Lilychua@phillips.com) Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai
Hong Kong	22-30 September 11:00-19:00 1/F, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon Cultural District, No. 8 Austin Road, West Kowloon

 

Hong Kong Jewels: Online Auction

Auction: 22 September – 3 October