Peacock Necklace to lead HK auction


Potential to set a new auction world record at
Christie’s with a perfect Kashmir sapphire
 
Peacock Necklace comprising 109.08
Carats to be auctioned on November 27
On 27 November, Christie’s Hong Kong will hold its Magnificent Jewels auction, featuring over 260 lots of exquisite and rare jewels. The focal point of the season is The Peacock Necklace, a superb Kashmir royal blue sapphire and diamond necklace is estimated to fetch HK$95,000,000 - 120,000,000/US$12,000,000 - 15,000,000. 
Also leading the season is an array of spectacular diamonds, exceptional gemstones, including: a superb 10.04 carats Burmese Pigeon’s Blood ruby and diamond ring (estimate: HK$54,000,000 - 68,000,000/US$6,750,000 - 8,500,000), The Moon Of Baroda, a 24.04 carats fancy yellow VS2 diamond necklace is estimated to bag HK$HK$4,000K - 6,000K/US$500K – 750K.

The Ultimate Mogok Blue Treasure, a Guinness World Records Certification of The largest cabochon-cut sapphire 396.89 carats Burmese cabochon sapphire and diamond necklace, Etcetera is estimated to earn between HK$4,000K-8,000K/US$500K-1,000K.

Vickie Sek, Chairman, Jewellery Asia, commented “It is our great honour to once again present a diverse selection of the world’s finest and most coveted jewels to our esteemed collectors, led this season by the mesmerising Peacock Necklace.

Also on offer are some of the world’s most legendary gemstones in the history of the jewellery industry, which will no doubt greatly excite global collectors as they pursue pieces of superb origin and unparalleled beauty.” The auction would be held on 27 November 2018 at, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.



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