{"id":20896,"date":"2023-04-29T11:44:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T06:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=20896"},"modified":"2023-04-29T11:44:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T06:14:46","slug":"7-07-carat-burmese-ruby-headlines-the-bonhams-hk-may-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/7-07-carat-burmese-ruby-headlines-the-bonhams-hk-may-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"7.07-carat Burmese Ruby Headlines The Bonhams HK May Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

A magnificent collection of jewellery featuring exceptional <\/span>gem<\/span>stones<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>spanning the decades from early 20th century to modern contemporary jewellery will be sold at<\/span><\/span> Bonhams Hong Kong Jewels and Jadeite sale on 28<\/span>th<\/span> May.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonhams is presenting the highly anticipated auction dedicated to the world of fine<\/span>
\njewels end of May. Leading the sale is an important ruby and diamond ring featuring a rare <\/span>\u00a0certified Burmese ruby. The rectangular cushion-shaped mixed-cut Burmese ruby weighs 7.07 carats making it a rarity in size as well as in colour, with one gemmological report stating \u2018pigeons blood red\u2019 designation and no enhancement. The ruby was reset in 2012 into its current mount of 18-karat white and yellow gold set with 8 oval diamonds, all of D colour, VVS1 to VS1 clarity, together weighing 6.01 carats, all certified by the GIA laboratory. The spectacular ring is offered with an estimate of HK$6,800,000 to 8,800,000.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stewart Young, Bonhams Director and Head of Jewelry, Hong Kong, commented: \u201cThe<\/span>
\nforthcoming Jewels and Jadeite sale offers a selection of impressive stones, the highlight is the rare 7.07 carat ruby which is over 100 years old. There is a notable increase in demand for rubies in the marketplace, with the gemstone being highly sought after. We are excited to showcase some magnificent pieces in the forthcoming sale alongside many more jewels besides.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Also on offer is an impressive ruby and diamond necklace, the suspended cushion-shaped<\/span> unheated Burmese origin ruby weighing 23.45 carats is surrounded by oval and round brilliant-cut diamonds. The necklace is offered with an estimate of HK$6,000,000 to 8,000,000.
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The ruby and diamond necklace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another highlight is a pair of natural ruby and diamond pendant chandelier earrings of 22.52<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>carats. The earrings with suspended three fringes are set with round, oval and cushion-shaped<\/span> rubies of Burmese origin and natural \u2018pigeon blood red\u2019 colour, embellished with cushion and<\/span><\/span> round-brilliant-cut diamonds. Offered with an estimate of HK$2,500,000<\/span> to <\/span>3,500,000.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ruby and diamond bracelet and chandelier earrings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also on offer is an exceptional ruby and diamond bracelet set with <\/span>15<\/span> oval and cushion-<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>shaped rubies of 20.70 carats and natural, red colour and decorated with various shaped<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>diamonds of 9.10 carats. The bracelet is offered with an estimate of HK$<\/span>1,500,000<\/span>\u00a0 to<\/span> 2,500,000<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the o<\/span>ther notable highlights<\/span> is a<\/span> significant double-strand diamond rivi\u00e8re necklace by J.E. Caldwell & Co., an<\/span> American brand founded in 1868, who produced some of the finest examples of American<\/span> Belle \u00c9poque and Art Nouveau jewellery. The articulated necklace dating from the first<\/span> quarter of the twentieth century, is set with gradual old-European cut diamonds weighing<\/span> approximately 153 carats, with centre stone 11.53 and 8.41 carats of J colour and VVS-VS<\/span> clarities. Offered with an estimate of HK$12,000,000<\/span> to <\/span>16,000,000.
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Double-strand diamond rivi\u00e8re necklace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An important natural jadeite bangle of intense emerald-green colour evenly throughout,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>with thickness and translucency which is rare from jadeite material. The jadeite is<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>authenticated as natural with no resin detected. Offered with an estimate of<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>HK$7,500,000<\/span> to <\/span>10,000,000.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Translucent jadeite bangle of emerald green colour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An exceptional unheated sapphire and diamond ring the cushion-shaped 17.61 carat<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>natural sapphire is of Burmese origin and decorated with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The<\/span><\/span> ring is offered with an estimate of HK$1,600,000-1,800,000.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A sapphire and diamond ring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A rare size Brazilian Cabochon Paraiba Tourmaline and diamond ring weighing 8.33<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>carats, flanked by trilliant diamonds, offered with an estimate of HK$1,000,000 <\/span>to<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>1,800,000.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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