Sales/Results·Sotheby's Hong Kong·3 May 2022·Online auction HK1226
Magnificent Jewels II
$3.36m in total, buyer’s premium included

135 lots sold (Sotheby’s does not list the unsold lots)
Top lots per carat 12 lots · the highest prices per carat of the sale
$34,665per carat
Lot 2880
Diamond ring
3.01 ct · D · Internally Flawless
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 127k – 191k
USD 104,341$34,665 per carat
$34,353per carat
Lot 2922
Diamond ring
5.14 ct · D · Internally Flawless
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 191k – 255k
USD 176,576$34,353 per carat
$26,665per carat
Lot 2807
Diamond ring
3.01 ct · D · Internally Flawless
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 64k – 127k
USD 80,262$26,665 per carat
$23,959per carat
Lot 2882
Light pinkish brown diamond and diamond ring
2.01 ct · VVS1
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 38k – 64k
USD 48,157$23,959 per carat
$21,332per carat
Lot 2897
Diamond ring
3.01 ct · D · Internally Flawless
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 61k – 76k
USD 64,210$21,332 per carat
$17,385per carat
Lot 2977
Alexandrite and diamond ring
2.77 ct · Brazil · No indications of treatment
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 33k – 45k
USD 48,157$17,385 per carat
$16,917per carat
Lot 2847
Sapphire and diamond ring
4.27 ct · Kashmir · No heat
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 57k – 83k
USD 72,236$16,917 per carat
$16,252per carat
Lot 2992
Sapphire and diamond ring
12.84 ct · Ceylon · No indications of treatment
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 204k – 331k
USD 208,681$16,252 per carat
$16,026per carat
Lot 2884
Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring, mount by Graff
6.01 ct · Fancy Intense Yellow · VS1
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 115k
USD 96,314$16,026 per carat
$15,288per carat
Lot 2805
Diamond pendent necklace and diamond ring
0.84 ct
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 12,842$15,288 per carat
$10,577per carat
Lot 2943
Ruby and diamond ring
2.58 ct
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 27,289$10,577 per carat
$8,836per carat
Lot 2906
Fancy yellow diamond and diamond brooch
1.09 ct · Fancy Yellow
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 9,631$8,836 per carat
Sapphires 7 lots
$16,917per carat
Lot 2847
Sapphire and diamond ring
4.27 ct · Kashmir · No heat
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 57k – 83k
USD 72,236$16,917 per carat
$16,252per carat
Lot 2992
Sapphire and diamond ring
12.84 ct · Ceylon · No indications of treatment
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 204k – 331k
USD 208,681$16,252 per carat
$4,944per carat
Lot 2919
Padparadscha sapphire and diamond ring
5.52 ct · Ceylon · No heat
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 38k – 51k
USD 27,289$4,944 per carat
$3,837per carat
Lot 2990
Pink sapphire and diamond ring
2.51 ct · Burma · No heat
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 10k
USD 9,631$3,837 per carat
$4,040per carat
Lot 2976
Sapphire and diamond ring
10.33 ct
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 33k – 45k
USD 41,736$4,040 per carat
$3,551per carat
Lot 2907
Pink sapphire, garnet and diamond ring; and a diamond bracelet
2.26 ct
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 20k
USD 8,026$3,551 per carat
$2,924per carat
Lot 2974
Sapphire and diamond ring
3.02 ct
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 9k
USD 8,829$2,924 per carat
Rubies 1 lots
Origin not reported
Coloured diamonds 3 lots
$16,026per carat
Lot 2884
Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring, mount by Graff
6.01 ct · Fancy Intense Yellow · VS1
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 115k
USD 96,314$16,026 per carat
$8,836per carat
Lot 2906
Fancy yellow diamond and diamond brooch
1.09 ct · Fancy Yellow
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 9,631$8,836 per carat
$6,610per carat
Lot 2905
Fancy yellow diamond and diamond ring
8.50 ct · Fancy Yellow
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 38k – 64k
USD 56,183$6,610 per carat
Colourless diamonds 1 lot
Pearls and cultured pearls 9 lots
$8,026price paid
Lot 2918
Natural pearl, diamond and onyx brooch
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 8,026
$11,237price paid
Lot 2917
Cultured pearl and diamond necklace / brooch
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 11,237
$3,532price paid
Lot 2874
Cultured pearl and diamond parure
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 5k
USD 3,532
$3,050price paid
Lot 2872
Cultured pearl, diamond and tourmaline necklace
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 8k
USD 3,050
$1,364price paid
Lot 2967
Cultured pearl and ruby sautoir
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 1,364
$6,100price paid
Lot 2832
Pair of icy jadeite, seed pearl and diamond earrings
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 6,100
$5,618price paid
Lot 2822
'Magic alhambra' pair of mother-of-pearl pendent ear clips
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 5,618
$4,816price paid
Lot 2912
Pearl, enamel and diamond brooch
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 10k
USD 4,816
$4,174price paid
Lot 2823
Pearl, enamel and diamond brooch
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 10k
USD 4,174
Signed jewels 46 lots
$67,420price paid
Lot 2806
Pair of diamond earrings
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 25k – 38k
USD 67,420
$35,315price paid
Lot 2852
Pair of diamond pendent earrings
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 38k – 76k
USD 35,315
$13,645price paid
Lot 2994
'Serpenti' diamond ring
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 13,645
$12,842price paid
Lot 2934
'Monete' pair of gold, ancient coin, diamond and ruby pendent earrings
×2.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 12,842
$4,495price paid
Lot 2955
'Tubogas' gold ring; and 'Trika' gold and diamond ring
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 4,495
$77,052price paid
Lot 2850
Pair of diamond ear studs
VS1
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 51k – 76k
USD 77,052
$56,183price paid
Lot 2972
'Panthère' diamond, sapphire and emerald brooch
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 45k – 64k
USD 56,183
$9,631price paid
Lot 2988
Diamond pendent necklace
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 10k
USD 9,631
$9,631price paid
Lot 2820
Cartier and Piaget | gem set brooch and chalcedony and diamond ring | diamond ring
×1.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 9,631
$7,705price paid
Lot 2804
Pair of 'écrou de Cartier' gold bangles
×1.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 7,705
$7,224price paid
Lot 2959
'Panthère' citrine, diamond and lacquer ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 8k
USD 7,224
$6,742price paid
Lot 2879
'Agrafe' diamond pendent necklace
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 6,742
$6,742price paid
Lot 2873
'Maillon panthère' diamond demi-parure
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
USD 6,742
$6,742price paid
Lot 2802
'Métissage' coloured diamond and diamond ring
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 6,742
$6,421price paid
Lot 2938
'Panthère' gold, lacquer and tsavorite garnet ring
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 10k
USD 6,421
$6,421price paid
Lot 2937
'Panthère' gold, enamel and emerald pendent necklace
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 6,421
$20,868price paid
Lot 2940
'Drapèrie' gold and diamond necklace, and 'Piramide' citrine ring
×2.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 20,868
$11,237price paid
Lot 2993
'Plume de Chanel' pair of diamond earrings
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 11,237
$3,210price paid
Lot 2956
'Bear' from the animal world collection, gold and agate pendent necklace and pair of earrings
×0.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 3,210
$16,026per carat
Lot 2884
Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring, mount by Graff
6.01 ct · Fancy Intense Yellow · VS1
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 115k
USD 96,314$16,026 per carat
$28,894price paid
Lot 2819
Pair of ruby and diamond earrings
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 33k – 51k
USD 28,894
$6,100price paid
Lot 2941
Ruby and diamond brooch
×1.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 6,100
$10,434price paid
Lot 2856
Group of jewellery
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 10,434
$17,658price paid
Lot 2952
Pair of ruby and diamond ear clips
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 13k – 25k
USD 17,658
$3,853price paid
Lot 2953
Gold, diamond and sapphire ring | mauboussin
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 3,853
$25,684price paid
Lot 2895
'Lucky beans' emerald and diamond brooch | michele della valle
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 20k – 33k
USD 25,684
$4,715per carat
Lot 2896
Emerald ring
15.32 ct · Colombia
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 64k – 102k
USD 72,236$4,715 per carat
$3,532price paid
Lot 2874
Cultured pearl and diamond parure
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 5k
USD 3,532
$16,252per carat
Lot 2992
Sapphire and diamond ring
12.84 ct · Ceylon · No indications of treatment
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 204k – 331k
USD 208,681$16,252 per carat
$6,421price paid
Lot 2857
'Possession' two diamond bangles
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
USD 6,421
$38,526price paid
Lot 2958
'Bird on a rock' amethyst and diamond brooch
×2.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 19k
USD 38,526
$24,079price paid
Lot 2951
'Two bees' diamond ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 18k – 25k
USD 24,079
$7,705price paid
Lot 2944
'Flame' pair of diamond earrings
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 8k
USD 7,705
$15,288per carat
Lot 2805
Diamond pendent necklace and diamond ring
0.84 ct
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 12,842$15,288 per carat
$6,421price paid
Lot 2863
Pair of diamond ear clips
×1.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 5k
USD 6,421
$6,100price paid
Lot 2957
Pair of sapphire and diamond ear clips
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 6,100
$16,052price paid
Lot 2989
'Magic alhambra' diamond pendent necklace
×1.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 16,052
$13,645price paid
Lot 2821
'Vintage alhambra' gold necklace and bracelet
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 13,645
$11,237price paid
Lot 2843
Ruby and diamond ring
×2.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 11,237
$10,434price paid
Lot 2859
'Frivole' diamond necklace
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 10,434
$10,434price paid
Lot 2864
'Frivole' diamond demi parure
×1.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 7k – 9k
USD 10,434
$8,026price paid
Lot 2813
'Vintage alhambra' pair of pink opal ear clips
×2.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 2k – 4k
USD 8,026
$6,100price paid
Lot 2913
'Arno alhambra' diamond necklace
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 7k
USD 6,100
$5,618price paid
Lot 2822
'Magic alhambra' pair of mother-of-pearl pendent ear clips
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 5,618
$4,816price paid
Lot 2914
'Alhambra' agate and diamond ring; and pair of coral and diamond ear clips
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 4,816
$3,532price paid
Lot 2861
Van Cleef & Arpels | gold ring and diamond pendent necklace | diamond brooch
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 3,532
Vintage 3 lots
$19,263price paid
Lot 2875
Green garnet and diamond brooch, early 20th century
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 15k – 20k
USD 19,263
$4,816price paid
Lot 2983
Diamond brooch, early 20th century
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 8k
USD 4,816
$3,210price paid
Lot 2862
Gold, ruby and diamond bracelet/ wristwatch, retro
×0.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 3,210
Other jewels 62 lots
$417,362price paid
Lot 2812
Jadeite and diamond ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 382k – 446k
USD 417,362
$120,393price paid
Lot 2808
Pair of diamond pendent earrings
Internally Flawless
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 166k – 255k
USD 120,393
$88,288price paid
Lot 2810
Jadeite and diamond ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 76k – 102k
USD 88,288
$48,157price paid
Lot 2900
Sapphire and diamond pendent necklace
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 15k – 28k
USD 48,157
$41,736price paid
Lot 2898
Paraíba-type tourmaline and diamond ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 31k – 46k
USD 41,736
$28,894price paid
Lot 2817
Pair of diamond pendent earrings
×1.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 19k
USD 28,894
$27,289price paid
Lot 2818
Alexandrite and diamond ring
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 13k – 25k
USD 27,289
$25,684price paid
Lot 2839
Group of jadeite, gem-set and diamond jewellery
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 15k – 25k
USD 25,684
$24,079price paid
Lot 2801
Kröller-müller museum x nalas | 'Dazzling autumn' pair of coloured diamond pendent earrings
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 19k – 31k
USD 24,079
$8,600per carat
Lot 2894
Alexandrite and moonstone ring
2.80 ct
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 15k – 25k
USD 24,079$8,600 per carat
$22,473price paid
Lot 2893
Diamond necklace
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 19k – 33k
USD 22,473
$20,868price paid
Lot 2945
Pair of jadeite hoops
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 13k – 25k
USD 20,868
$6,382per carat
Lot 2969
Pink spinel and diamond ring
3.27 ct · No heat
×2.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 20,868$6,382 per carat
$19,263price paid
Lot 2924
Pair of diamond pendent earrings
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 15k – 23k
USD 19,263
$19,263price paid
Lot 2950
Jadeite and diamond pendent necklace
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 9k – 11k
USD 19,263
$19,263price paid
Lot 2985
Pair of emerald and diamond pendent earrings
×1.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 11k
USD 19,263
$17,658price paid
Lot 2981
Ruby and diamond bracelet
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 15k – 19k
USD 17,658
$16,052price paid
Lot 2925
Aquamarine and diamond ring
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 13k – 19k
USD 16,052
$16,052price paid
Lot 2975
Pair of emerald and diamond pendent earrings
×2.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 6k
USD 16,052
$15,250price paid
Lot 2876
Diamond necklace
×1.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 13k
USD 15,250
$14,447price paid
Lot 2842
Jadeite, gem-set and diamond pendent necklace / brooch
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 19k – 31k
USD 14,447
$13,645price paid
Lot 2946
Jadeite and diamond pendant
×1.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 9k
USD 13,645
$12,842price paid
Lot 2927
Paraíba tourmaline and diamond ring
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 12,842
$12,842price paid
Lot 2932
Three gem set and diamond brooches / pendants
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 12,842
$12,842price paid
Lot 2947
Pair of jadeite and diamond earrings
×1.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 12,842
$12,039price paid
Lot 2840
Jadeite, ruby and diamond pendant
×3.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 12,039
$11,237price paid
Lot 2830
Gem-set and diamond brooch
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 9k – 13k
USD 11,237
$10,434price paid
Lot 2979
Ruby and diamond ring and pair of earrings
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 13k – 25k
USD 10,434
$10,434price paid
Lot 2816
Coloured diamond, diamond and emerald brooch
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 13k – 19k
USD 10,434
$2,225per carat
Lot 2980
Spinel and diamond ring
4.69 ct · Burma · No heat
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 11k – 15k
USD 10,434$2,225 per carat
$9,631price paid
Lot 2984
Sapphire and diamond ring
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 13k
USD 9,631
$9,631price paid
Lot 2915
Jadeite and diamond pendent necklace
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 9,631
$9,631price paid
Lot 2916
Jadeite bangle
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 9,631
$9,631price paid
Lot 2890
Pair of jadeite hoop and diamond pendent earrings
×1.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 9,631
$8,829price paid
Lot 2901
Pair of diamond brooches
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 8,829
$8,026price paid
Lot 2939
Aquamarine, sapphire and diamond ring
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 10k
USD 8,026
$7,705price paid
Lot 2858
Two silver and gem set sculptures
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 10k
USD 7,705
$7,705price paid
Lot 2865
Pair of turquoise and diamond earrings
×4.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 1k – 2k
USD 7,705
$7,224price paid
Lot 2833
Jadeite bangle
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 7,224
$7,224price paid
Lot 2866
Turquoise and ruby bangle
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 10k
USD 7,224
$7,224price paid
Lot 2855
Diamond brooch
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 8k
USD 7,224
$6,421price paid
Lot 2970
Pair of ruby and diamond ear clips
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 5k – 10k
USD 6,421
$6,100price paid
Lot 2854
Diamond pendent necklace; and sapphire and diamond ring
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 6,100
$6,100price paid
Lot 2881
Pair of white sapphire and diamond pendent earrings
×1.0 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 6,100
$6,100price paid
Lot 2829
Tsavorite garnet, tanzanite and diamond bracelet
×1.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 4k
USD 6,100
$5,618price paid
Lot 2948
Jadeite, ruby and diamond brooch and pendant
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 5,618
$5,618price paid
Lot 2891
Ruby and diamond ring
×0.9 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 5,618
$5,618price paid
Lot 2899
Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 3k – 5k
USD 5,618
$5,137price paid
Lot 2928
Rubellite and diamond ring; and sapphire and diamond pendent necklace
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 8k – 10k
USD 5,137
$4,816price paid
Lot 2867
Hardstone cameo and enamel pendant
×0.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 4,816
$4,816price paid
Lot 2963
Sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond brooch
×0.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 4,816
$4,495price paid
Lot 2949
Jadeite, gem-set and diamond pendant
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 6k – 10k
USD 4,495
$4,174price paid
Lot 2968
Coral and diamond demi-parure
×0.7 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 4,174
$3,853price paid
Lot 2886
Pair of jadeite and diamond pendent earrings
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 3,853
$3,532price paid
Lot 2834
Jadeite hoop, diamond and ruby pendant
×0.5 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 8k
USD 3,532
$3,532price paid
Lot 2902
Pair of diamond pendent earrings
×0.6 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 3,532
$3,532price paid
Lot 2889
Lavender jadeite and diamond pendant
×1.8 high estimate
Estimate USD 1k – 2k
USD 3,532
$2,889price paid
Lot 2973
Aquamarine and diamond demi-parure
×1.1 high estimate
Estimate USD 1k – 3k
USD 2,889
$2,729price paid
Lot 2831
Quartz and diamond pendant
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 2,729
$2,729price paid
Lot 2982
Diamond ring
×0.4 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 2,729
$2,408price paid
Lot 2868
Hardstone cameo and enamel pendant
×0.2 high estimate
Estimate USD 10k – 15k
USD 2,408
$1,605price paid
Lot 2803
Coral and diamond ring
×0.3 high estimate
Estimate USD 4k – 6k
USD 1,605
Prices are the prices paid, buyer’s premium included, as Sotheby’s publishes them; prices per carat and comparisons with the estimates use them too (Sotheby’s estimates do not include the premium). Prices in USD at the ECB rate of 3 May 2022. Photographs © Sotheby’s 2022.
Stones seen before
6 lots of this sale have been offered at auction before: the same stone, found by its laboratory report and weight. Resales






