A fancy deep greyish yellowish green « Chameleon » diamond and coloured diamond ring

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fancy deep greyish yellowish green "Chameleon" diamond and coloured diamond ring, oval-cut fancy deep greyish yellowish green diamond, pink diamond

A fancy deep greyish yellowish green « Chameleon » diamond and coloured diamond ring. Estimate HK$1,050,000 – HK$1,250,000 ($135,584 – $161,410). Price Realized HK$1,295,750 ($167,318). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

The oval-cut fancy deep greyish yellowish green diamond weighing 8.33 carats in the pavé-set pink diamond and diamond surround, to the 18k pink gold hoop with interspersed pink diamond and diamond details, ring size 5½

With report no. 13442241 dated 30 June 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy deep greyish yellowish green, natural colour, VS2 clarity. With additional comments stating that the colour of this stone changes temporarily when gently heated, or when left in darkness for a period of time and is known in the trade as « Chameleon »

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

A light blue diamond and diamond ring

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cut-cornered rectangular-cut light blue diamond, light blue diamond and diamond ring

A light blue diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$1,200,000 – HK$2,000,000 ($154,954 – $258,256). Price Realized HK$4,991,750 ($644,575). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

The cut-cornered rectangular-cut light blue diamond weighing 14.81 carats, to the circular-cut pink diamond shoulders and 18k pink gold hoop, ring size 6

With report no. 13658693 dated 18 August 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is light blue, natural colour, VS1 clarity

THE PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

A fancy vivid yellow diamond and diamond ring

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circular-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring

A fancy vivid yellow diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$4,800,000 – HK$6,500,000 ($619,814 – $839,332). Price Realized HK$5,439,750 ($702,424). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

The circular-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 8.62 carats flanked to each side by a pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.05 and 1.05 carats, to a bevelled platinum hoop, ring size 5¾

With report no. 10651454 dated 3 June 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 8.62 carat diamond is fancy vivid yellow, natural colour, VS1 clarity

With duplicate report nos. 8466715 and 8655547 dated 8 June 1994 and 11 September 1995 respectively from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.05 carat diamonds are both D colour, internally flawless clarity

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

An exceptional emerald and diamond ring

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Colombian emerald, cushion-shaped emerald, Emerald and Diamond Ring

An exceptional Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Estimate HK$3,000,000 – HK$4,000,000 ($387,384 – $516,512). Price Realized HK$3,983,750 ($514,414). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Set with a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 16.21 carats flanked to each side by a modified calf’s head-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, ring size 5¼

With report no. 0405543 dated 25 May 2004 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin and shows no indications of clarity enhancement

Also with report no. CS 36913 dated 29 March 2004 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin and with no clarity enhancement

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

A superb ruby and diamond ring, by Etcetera

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Burmese ruby, Etcetera, oval-cut ruby, ruby and diamond ring

A superb Burmese ruby and diamond ring, by Etcetera. Estimate HK$8,700,000 – HK$12,000,000 ($1,123,414 – $1,549,536). Price Realized HK$8,799,750 ($1,136,294). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

The oval-cut ruby weighing 8.03 carat in the circular-cut diamond cluster surround and pear-shaped rose-cut diamond gallery, mounted in titanium and white gold. With jeweller’s mark for Etcetera

With report no. 42655 dated 14 April 2004 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin and shows no indications of heating

Also with report no. 0404519 dated 17 April 2004 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin and shows no indications of thermal enhancement

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

An Art Nouveau conch pearl and diamond brooch

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Art Nouveau, circa 1900, conch pearl and diamond brooch, ovoid conch pearl terminal

An Art Nouveau conch pearl and diamond brooch. Estimate HK$80,000 – HK$96,000 ($10,330 – $12,396). Price Realized HK$97,990 ($12,653). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Designed as an openwork old-cut diamond stylised wings with a central button-shaped conch pearl, suspending an ovoid conch pearl terminal, mounted in gold (conch pearls are later-added), circa 1900, 4.8 cm wide, with French assay marks for gold, in a green velvet fitted box with interior lining stamped « Le Palais-Royal de Fernandez Hno y Ca., Obispo 58y60, Habana »

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

An elegant pair of natural pearl, conch pearl and diamond ear pendants

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button-shaped conch pearl, button-shaped pearl, conch pearl and diamond ear pendants', drop-shaped conch pearl, drop-shaped pearl, natural pearl

An elegant pair of natural pearl, conch pearl and diamond ear pendants. Estimate HK$480,000 – HK$650,000 ($61,981 – $83,933). Price Realized HK$657,250 ($84,869). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Each designed as a button-shaped pearl or conch pearl measuring approximately 10.70 x 8.75 or 10.50 x 7.10 mm in an old-cut diamond cluster surround, suspending diamond collet and drop-shaped conch pearl or pearl terminal, to the conch pearl or pearl surmount and old-cut diamond top, mounted in silver on gold (detachable), 6.4 cm long

With report no. 43412 dated 17 August 2004 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the analysed properties confirm the authenticity of these natural saltwater pearls and of these natural porcellaneous pearls from a marine conch, no indications of artificial colour modification and the base of the button-shaped pearl is worked (2)

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels

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drop-shaped baroque brownish grey pearl, natural pearl and diamond ear pendants, Van Cleef & Arpels

A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate HK$560,000 – HK$800,000 ($72,312 – $103,302). Price Realized HK$657,250 ($84,869). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Each set with a drop-shaped baroque brownish grey pearl measuring approximately 12.95 x 15.00 and 13.55 x 14.10 mm, to the pavé-set diamond cap and circular-cut diamond surmount, suspended from a detachable old-cut diamond floral top, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold, 5.3 cm long, with French assay marks for platinum and gold. Signed and jeweller’s marks for Van Cleef & Arpels, no. CS.9364

With report no. 39568 dated 21 June 2002 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the analysed properties confirm the authenticity of these natural saltwater pearls, no indications of artificial colour modification (2)

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

A rare single-strand conch pearl and diamond necklace

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Conch Pearl and Diamond Necklace, light pink, orange and cream conch pearls, Peach, pink, Red

A rare single-strand conch pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate HK$2,400,000 – HK$3,200,000 ($309,907 – $413,210). Price Realized HK$2,975,750 ($384,253). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Comprising forty graduated red, pink, light pink, peach, orange and cream conch pearls measuring approximately 4.70 x 14.75 mm, with faceted diamond bead spacers, to a pierced lozenge-shaped diamond-set clasp, 46.0 cm

With report no. 43524 dated 20 September 2004 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that all the pearls are natural pearls from conch and other porcellaneous varieties

Conch pearls grow in the mollusc found in the Carribeans. The pearls come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours which range from white to yellow to pastel and deep pink. Apart from the fact that the yield of conch pearls is very small – it takes 10,000 shells to obtain one reasonable pearl, most conch pearls are irregular in shape and rather pale in colour. This necklace with conch pearls of such roundness and saturated hues of orange to deep pink is very rare and highly desirable, and one of the best examples to appear in recent auction.

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong

A superb pair of natural pearl and multi-gem ear pendants, by Etcetera

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button-shaped purplish grey pearl, button-shaped white pearl, drop-shaped purplish grey pearl, drop-shaped white pearl, Edmond Chin, Etcetera, natural pearl and multi-gem ear pendants

A superb pair of natural pearl and multi-gem ear pendants, by Etcetera. Estimate HK$4,000,000 – HK$6,000,000 ($516,512 – $774,768). Price Realized HK$6,783,750 ($875,972). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

Each designed as a drop-shaped white or purplish grey pearl measuring approximately 15.23 x 24.88 or 16.57 x 24.79 mm, to the tourmaline and pavé-set brownish pink diamond or diamond surmount enhanced by a mother-of-pearl hoop with diamond detail, suspended from a button-shaped white or purplish grey pearl top with diamond-set gallery measuring approximately 12.40 x 7.70 or 11.99 x 8.85 mm, mounted in 18k white gold, 5.0 cm long. With jeweller’s marks for Etcetera

With report no. 43374 dated 6 August 2004 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the analysed properties confirm the authenticity of these natural saltwater pearls and the purplish grey pearls show no indications of artificial colour modification (2)

Inspired by these two spectacular pearl drops, Edmond Chin, renowned jewellery designer of Etcetera Limited, creates a striking yet delicate pair of ear pendants by contrasting the creamy and purplish overtones of the pearls with a pink and colourless tourmaline surmount. The two button-shaped white or purplish grey pearl tops add to the simply elegant lines of the pendants. Combining the sheer beauty of the natural pearls with an innovative contemporary design, these arrestingly stunning ear pendants are an impressive testimony to Edmond Chin’s ingenuity as jewellery designer.

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong