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Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite

05 April 2016 | 2:00 PM HKT | Hong Kong

SALE TOTAL

571,997,500HKD
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  • 1843
    Superb and Rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and Diamond Ring
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    LOT SOLD.248,280,000HKD
  • 1844
    Important Diamond Ring
    LOT SOLD.28,760,000HKD
  • 1821
    Very Fine Jadeite and Diamond Ring and Pair of Matching Earrings
    LOT SOLD.19,280,000HKD
  • 1875
    Rare and Important Fancy Vivid Orange Diamond and Diamond Ring
    LOT SOLD.19,280,000HKD
  • 1870
    Rare and Fine Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, One Cultured
    LOT SOLD.18,680,000HKD
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Sale Number: HK0637 Lots : 271

SALE TOTAL

571,997,500HKD DOWNLOAD RESULTS

Sessions

  • Session 1: 05 Apr 2016 | 02:00 PM | Lots 1601 - 1743
  • Session 2: 05 Apr 2016 | 05:00 PM | Lots 1744 - 1875
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AUCTION RESULTS

The Hong Kong sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite achieved HK$ 572 million / US$ 73.3 million / CHF 70.7 million. The De Beers Millennium Jewel 4, a 10.10-carat oval-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond, was sold for HK$ 248.28 Million / US$ 31.8 Million / CHF 30.7 Million (US$3,151,561 per Carat), setting the highest price ever paid for a jewel at auction in Asia. 

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AUCTION DETAILS

Heading this sale is the one-and-only De Beers Millennium Jewel 4, a superb oval internally flawless fancy vivid blue diamond weighing 10.10 carats, which is the largest oval fancy vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction. Offered alongside are three extremely rare coloured diamonds, including a 4.08 carat fancy vivid orange diamond, a 4.90 carat fancy intense green diamond, and a 10.30 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond. Also highlighted are impressive gemstones of exceptional quality, an emerald and diamond brooch formerly in the property of Queen Amelia of Portugal, and a tasteful selection of signed masterpieces with distinctive period designs.

To view other Hong Kong sales and exhibitions, please visit our dedicated Spring Sales 2016 page.

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Contact Information

Shanne Ng
Deputy Director
Specialist
Jewellery
+852 2822 5588
shanne.ng@sothebys.com
Jennie Leong
Assistant Business Manager
Jewellery
+852 2822 8112
jennie.leong@sothebys.com
   
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