Jewelry

An unmounted oval mixed-cut ruby The oval mixed-cut ruby, weighing 5.01 carats. Sold for HK$156,000 Note: Accompanied by a certificate from the Gemresearch Swisslab, stating that the ruby is of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, natural pinkish-red colour, with no indication of thermal treatment. Report number GRS2007-080521T, dated 6th September 2007. Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

A pair of brilliant-cut fancy yellow diamond and diamond earrings Each earring set with a brilliant-cut fancy yellow diamond, weighing 2.06 or 2.24 carats, within a surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow hue, suspended from a slightly curved surmount set with three lines of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow and white gold, earring length 2.8cm. Sold for HK$225,600 Note: Accompanied by two certificates from GIA, stating that 2.06 carats diamond is natural fancy yellow colour and VVS2... [Lire la suite]

A cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond ring The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 12.02 carats, within an oval-cut diamond surround and trifurcated shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, diamonds approximately 3.00 carats total, ring size 5¾. Sold for HK$168,000 Note: Accompanied by a gemological report from the Gemresearch Swisslab, stating that the sapphire is natural vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue"), originates from Sri Lanka and has been enhanced by heat. Report number... [Lire la suite]

A pair of sapphire and diamonds earclips, by Harry Winston Each set with an oval-cut sapphire, within a double brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum, signed 'Winston', sapphires approximately 6.60 carats total, diamonds approximately 9.20 carats total, earring dimensions 2.0 x 2.3cm. Estimate: HK$320,000 - 420,000, $41,000 - 54,000 - Unsold Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

A fringe diamond necklace Designed as a line of radiant and baguette-cut diamonds, suspending a fringe of tapered baguette, brilliant and slightly graduating heart-shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 31.20 carats total, necklace length 41.3cm. Sold for HK$312,000 Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

A cushion-shaped diamond ring The cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 5.12 carats, between brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 5¾. Sold for HK$1,020,000. Note: Accompanied by a certificate from GIA, stating that the 5.12 carats diamond is G colour and VS1 clarity. Report number 14691849, dated 30th October 2008. Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

Jewellery designer Hannah Martin invents Frankenstein muses and designs her hedonistic pieces around them. www.hannah-martin.com

A  emerald-cut diamond ring, by Harry Winston The emerald-cut diamond, weighing 3.42 carats, between fancy-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, stamped 'Winston', ring size 5.. Estimate: HK$575,000 - 675,000, $74,000 - 87,000 - Unsold Note: Accompanied by a report from GIA, stating that the 3.42 carats diamond is E colour and VVS1 clarity. Report number 15828639, dated 26th August 2008. Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel,... [Lire la suite]

A cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond and diamond ring The cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond, weighing 4.20 carats, within a two tiered surround, gallery and shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, some of yellow hue, mounted in 18k white and yellow gold, ring size 6. Estimate: HK$320,000 - 420,000, $41,000 - 54,000. Unsold Note: Accompanied by a certificate from GIA, stating that the 4.20 carats diamond is fancy yellow, natural colour and VS1 clarity. Report number 16389124, dated 8th November 2007. ... [Lire la suite]

A cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy yellow diamond and diamond ring The cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy yellow diamond, weighing 7.03 carats, between fancy-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18k white and yellow gold, ring size 5½. Estimate: HK$620,000 - 720,000, $80,000 - 93,000 - Unsold. Note: Accompanied by a certificate from GIA, stating that the 7.03 carats diamond is fancy yellow, natural colour and is VVS1 clarity. Report number 17241687, dated 2nd June 2008. ... [Lire la suite]