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A jadeite and diamond ring

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HKF2617-1_2099

Lot 2099. A jadeite and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 950,000 - 1,200,000 (USD 121,600 - 153,600). Lot sold HKD 1,121,000 (USD 143,488). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Set with a jadeite of intense green color and good translucency, surrounded by pear-shaped diamond altogether weighing approximately 2.96 carats, to diamond-set shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, ring size 6. 

Accompanied by report no. SJ154933 dated 4 August 2017 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as “A Jade”   

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong


A 3.30 carat no oil Colombian emerald and diamond ring

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HKF2617-1_2012

Lot 2012. A 3.30 carat no oil Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 850,000 - 1,200,000 (USD 108,800 - 153,600). Lot sold HKD 1,121,000 (USD 143,488). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Centering upon a rectangular-shaped emerald weighing 3.30 carats, to the pearand marquise- shaped diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, ring size 6 1/2 

Accompanied by report no. 92444 dated 13 June 2017 from the SSEF stating that the 3.304 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with no indications of clarity modification   

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

An 11.54 carat Sri Lankan padparadscha and diamond ring

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HKF2617-1_2104

Lot 2104. An 11.54 carat Sri Lankan padparadscha and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 600,000 - 800,000 (USD 76,800 - 102,400). Lot sold HKD 708,000 (USD 90,624). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Centering upon an oval-shaped padparadscha weighing 11.54 carats, flanked on either side by two trapezoid-shaped diamonds, ring size 6 3/4 

Accompanied by report no. 91372 dated 28 March 2017 from the SSEF stating that the 11.547 carat Padparadscha is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, pinkish orange color, with no indications of heating    

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

A 69.84 carat emerald, conch pearl, sapphire, pearl and diamond 'Whale' brooch

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HKF2617-1_2086

Lot 2086. A 69.84 carat emerald, conch pearl, sapphire, pearl and diamond 'Whale' brooch. Estimate HKD 580,000 - 980,000 (USD 74,240 - 125,440). Lot sold HKD 413,000 (USD 52,864). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Exquisitely designed as a swirling whale, set with a 69.84 carat tumbled emerald, body set with circularcut sapphire and diamonds, highlighted by pearls and further embellished by a rose-cut pear-shaped diamond suspending a conch pearl, approximately 7.4 cm wide 

Accompanied by report no. 2247981618 dated 21 February 2017 from the GIA stating that the 69.84 carat emerald is of Russia origin, with clarity enhancement 

PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO PROFESSOR CHUANG SHON-CHENG OF THE NATIONAL TAIWAN OCEAN UNIVERSITY, CONTRIBUTING TO WHALE SHARK CONSERVATION RESEARCH.

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

An exquisite pink sapphire and diamond brooch, by Wallace Chan

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HKF2617-1_2087

Lot 2087. An exquisite pink sapphire and diamond brooch, by Wallace Chan. Estimate HKD 350,000 - 680,000 (USD 44,800 - 87,040). Lot sold HKD 802,400 (USD 102,707). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Designed as a butterfly, the body set with cushion and circular-cut pink sapphires, to the titanium wings enhacned by brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut colored sapphires trim and accents, mounted in titanium, approximately 11.5 cm long. Signed Wallace Chan 2013.03.26 no.6698 

I wanted to transform my dreams into beautiful feather-like jewels which captured the light and told their stories. They carry the message of the past to become the heritage of the future.” –Wallace Chan

Wallace Chan is recognized today not only as the jewelry creator, but also an artist and a philosopher. He founded his own gemstone-carving workshop in 1974, when he was 17. Later in his career, he spent 8 years to experiment with titanium, the most bio-friendly metal known to date. He surprised Basel world 2007 with a series of jewelry creations featuring ethereal titanium structures, the technical secrets of which he later unveiled to the world. Chan was the first Chinese jewelry artist ever invited to exhibit and deliver speeches at the GIA headquarter. In 2012 and 2014, he emerged at the Biennale des Antiquaries in Paris as the first and only Asian artist ever invited to exhibit at this fair. In 2015, Wallace Chan had his solo exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, collaborated with Christie’s. In 2016, Wallace Chan became the first Chinese jeweler artist to be invited to showcase his works in the renowned European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), Maastricht. His works are also scheduled to be shown at Masterpiece, London in summer 2016. LOT 2087 is a butterfly brooch made from titanium metal, renowned for its exceptional lightweight and hardness. It provided the best example of Wallace's expertise on material and impeccable craftsmanship. The complicated process of anodization and oxidation is necessary to create that shimmering effect on the brilliant green color o f the wings. His signature sculpting technique is shown throughout the brooch, even on the hidden sides of the hinge and clasp. The brooch is set with variously colored sapphires of different shades, inviting viewers to further explore the design’s liveliness through the passionate eyes of Wallace Chan, the storyteller. .

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

A pair of iron-red and underglaze-blue 'Dragon' bowls, Marks and period of Wanli (1573-1620)

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A pair of iron-red and underglaze-blue 'Dragon' bowls, Marks and period of Wanli

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Lot 3733. A pair of iron-red and underglaze-blue 'Dragon' bowls, Marks and period of Wanli (1573-1620), 12.2 cm, 4 7/8  in. Estimate HKD 400,000 — 600,000Price realised HKD 900,000 © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 

each with shallow rounded sides resting on a tapered foot, the interior with a domed central medallion painted in iron red with a five-clawed dragon in profile, writhing amongst scrolling clouds above underglaze-blue turbulent waves cresting with foams, all within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with eight further dragons in various poses above waves, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark within a double circle.

NoteCompare a similar pair exhibited in Chugoku meito ten: Chugoku toji 2000-nen no seika [Exhibition of Chinese pottery: two thousand years of Chinese ceramics], Tokyo, 1992, cat. no. 95.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 03 Oct 2017

A yellow-ground green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer, Mark and period of Jiajing

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A yellow-ground green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer, Mark and period of Jiajing

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Lot 3730. A yellow-ground green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer, Mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566), 13.3 cm, 5 1/4  in. Estimate HKD 200,000 — 300,000Price realised HKD 275,000 © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 

well potted with rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, the interior incised and painted in green enamel, depicting a central medallion enclosing two five-clawed scaly dragons writhing amongst cloud scrolls, their mouths agape showing sharp fangs, all encircled by double-line borders repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with two dragons pacing amongst clouds, all reserved against a rich egg-yolk yellow ground, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in black enamel.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 03 Oct 2017

Impressive Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring

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Lot 1687. Impressive 11.46 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate 6,800,000 — 7,500,000 HKDLot Sold 9,100,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a cut-cornered square modified brilliant-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 21.22 carats, to the intertwined gallery and shoulders embellished with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6.

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 5181421498, dated 13 June 2017, stating that the 21.22 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Yellow Colour, Internally Flawless.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring

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Lot 1685. 2.86 carats Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate 6,000,000 — 8,000,000 HKDLot Sold 8,740,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a modified cushion-shaped fancy vivid purplish pink diamond weighing 2.86 carats, flanked by two shield-shaped diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white and pink gold. Ring size: 6.

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1186180202, dated 27 February 2017, stating that the 2.86 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Colour, I2 Clarity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Impressive Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Diamond Brooch

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Lot 1679. Impressive 45.08 carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Diamond Brooch. Estimate 6,500,000 — 7,800,000 HKDLot Sold 8,500,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a cut-cornered square modified brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 45.08 carats, embellished with circular-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 11.00 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 5253421195, dated 5 April 2017, stating that the 45.08 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Intense Yellow Colour, VS1 Clarity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Impressive Pair of Jadeite, Diamond and Ruby Pendent Earrings

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Lot 1666. Impressive Pair of Jadeite, Diamond and Ruby Pendent Earrings. Estimate 6,000,000 — 8,000,000 HKDLot Sold 8,500,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

Each suspending a highly translucent jadeite of brilliant emerald green colour, carved as a bat atop a Chinese character shuang xi, symbolising "double happiness", embellished with calibré-cut ruby gallery, to the circular-cut diamond-set surmount and cluster top, the diamonds and rubies stated to weigh approximately 5.58 and 4.82 carats in total respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, post and butterfly fittings. Carved jadeite approximately 37.33 x 24.15 x 6.47mm and 37.38 x 24.30 x 6.36mm..

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 96063, dated 20 July 2017, stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade"

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Impressive Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, Harry Winston

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Lot 1842. Impressive Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, Harry Winston. Estimate 6,400,000 — 7,500,000 HKDLot Sold 7,300,000  HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a row of oval and cushion-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 100.00 carats in total, spaced by circular-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamond clusters weighing approximately 48.00 carats in total, mounted in platinum, numbered, with maker's marks for Jacques Timey, necklace can be detached into four sections and worn at two lengths approximately 350mm and 400mm, front section can be worn as a bracelet with length approximately 165mm, case stamped Harry Winston. 

Accompanied by AGL reports numbered 1078096, 1078096-1 to 3, dated 12 September 2016, stating that all the sapphires are natural with no indication of heating, eleven of the sapphires are of Burmese origin, nine of the sapphires (the largest sapphires) are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Impressive Emerald and Diamond Ring

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Lot 1688. Impressive 17.79 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond RingEstimate 5,600,000 — 7,200,000 HKDLot Sold 7,060,000HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a step-cut emerald weighing 17.79 carats, flanked on each side by two baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6¼  

Accompanied by SSEF and AGL reports numbered 92503 and 1084824, dated 29 May 2017 and 2 June 2017 respectively, stating that the 17.79 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement..

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Fine Ruby and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1923

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Lot 1693. Fine 13.35 carats Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1923. Estimate 5,900,000 — 7,500,000 HKDLot Sold 6,700,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a cabochon ruby stated to weigh approximately 13.35 carats, decorated with single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Van Cleef-Arpels, numbered, with French assay and indistinct maker's marks. Ring size: 6   

Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 15037202 and 89753, dated 6 March 2015 and 23 January 2017 respectively, stating that the ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. Further accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels letter of authenticity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

Diamond ring

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Lot 1670. A 10.39 carats  Type IIa diamond ring. Estimate 5,900,000 — 7,500,000 HKDLot Sold 6,700,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

Set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 10.39 carats, to the tapered baguette diamond shoulders, mounted in platinumRing size: 5¾   

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1176350814, dated 13 March 2017, stating that the 10.39 carat diamond is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity; further accompanied by diamond type classification report stating that the diamond is determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 03 oct. 2017, 01:30 PM

A rare Longquan celadon vase, zun, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644)

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A rare Longquan celadon vase, zun, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644)

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Lot 108. A rare Longquan celadon vase, zun, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000Price realised HKD 687,500© Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

The vase is in the form of an archaic bronze zun, sturdily potted with a compressed globular mid-section, rising from a splayed foot to a tall trumpet neck, each register divided by four vertical crenelated flanges, applied overall with an unctuous sea-green glaze, gold brocade wrapper, Japanese wood box.

NoteCeladon vases of this archaic form were made in the Longquan and guan kilns from as early as the Southern Song dynasty and continued throughout the Ming dynasty. Fragments of zun of similar form were recovered from the Laohudong kiln site, Hangzhou. A closely related Longquan celadon example dated to the Southern Song period, from the collection of Tokyo National Museum, was included in the exhibition Longquan Ware: Chinese Celadon Beloved of the Japanese, Yamaguchi, 2012, pl. 29; another related Yuan example with similar design of flanges, in the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hangzhou, is illustrated in Celadon from Longquan Kilns, Taipei, 2014, pl. 150, p. 177. Compare also to two Yuan examples of similar shape with varied designs of flanges, from the collection of Sir Percival David, London, illustrated in Stacey Pierson, Illustrated Catalogue of Celadon Wares in the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, London, 1997, p. 25, no. 221 and ibid., p. 29, no. 234. Another Longquan celadon zun vase, with similar crenelated flanges but of a slightly different shape, dated to the Ming dynasty, is in the collection of Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Izumi and illustrated in Sensei Bansei to Ryusenyo no Seiji [Bansei, Sensei and Celadon of Longquan Wares], Izumi, 1996, no. 116.

Vase modelled after an ancient bronze, Yuan dynasty, AD 1280–1368

Vase modelled after an ancient bronze, Yuan dynasty, AD 1280–1368. Stoneware, porcelain-type, carved, sprig-moulded decoration and celadon glaze, Longquan ware, Longquan region, Zhejiang province, Height: 24,5 cm, Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, PDF 221 © 2017 Trustees of the British Museum

Longquan porcelain vase of archaic bronze gu or zun shape, with a globular midsection expanding to flared mouth and foot rims. The vase has pale greyish green glaze. There are four vertical rows of bosses on the central section, and four vertical strips with spiral decoration on the upper and lower sections.

This celadon vase is modelled after an ancient ritual drinking vessel called a gu. Wealthy aristocrats and generals of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, (about 1600–256 BC), buried bronze vessels as part of ritual eating and drinking equipment for tombs. The shape was transformed into a vase in the Song dynasty (AD 960–1279) as catalogues of collections of antiques were published with woodblock-printed illustrations. Related gu vases with less well-defined decoration were recovered from the Sinan shipwreck of AD1323. This ship was sunk in the waters near the Dokdo islets off the Shinan coast in south-west Korea. Of the 17,000 ceramics on board, over half were from Longquan. The ship is believed to have been travelling from Ningbo in southern China to Korea, on its way to Japan.

Vase modelled after an ancient bronze, Yuan dynasty, AD 1280–1368

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Vase modelled after an ancient bronze, Yuan dynasty, AD 1280–1368. Stoneware, porcelain-type, carved, sprig-moulded decoration and celadon glaze, Longquan ware, Longquan region, Zhejiang province, Height: 19,2 cmSir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, PDF 234 © 2017 Trustees of the British Museum

Refer also to the Southern Song example of a guan zun vase with four divided low flanges, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, illustrated in Catalogue of the Special Exhibition of Sung Dynasty Kuan Ware, Taipei, 1989, pl.2, p. 48.

Celadon-glazed zun vessel, Guan ware, Southern Song dynasty, height 25

Celadon-glazed zun vessel, Guan ware, Southern Song dynasty, height 25.9cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong 

A Longquan celadon 'Treillis' vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

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A Longquan celadon 'Treillis' vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Lot 109. A Longquan celadon 'Treillis' vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 8 3/4 in. (22 cm.) high, Japanese wood box. Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000Price realised HKD 20,000© Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong  

A 15.01 carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring, by Jewellery Theatre

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Lot 2017. A 15.01 carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring, by Jewellery Theatre. Estimate HKD 1,300,000 - 3,000,000 (USD 166,400 - 384,000). Lot sold HKD 1,534,000 (USD 196,352). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Set with a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 15.01 carats, flanked on each side by a fancy-shaped diamond, mounted in 18K gold, ring size 6 1/2; with marker's mark for jewellery theatre 

Accompanied by report no.17071065 dated 14 July 2017 from the Gübelin stating that the 15.01 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement Also accompanied by report no. GRS2006-081591 dated 19 August 2006 from the GRS stating that the 15.02 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with minor clarity enhancement.

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

A pair of 7.00 and 7.60 carat Burmese 'Royal Blue' sapphire and diamond ear pendants

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HKF2617-1_2113

Lot 2113. A pair of 7.00 and 7.60 carat Burmese 'Royal Blue' sapphire and diamond ear pendants. Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000 (USD 153,600 - 230,400). Lot sold HKD 1,416,000 (USD 181,248). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Each suspending a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 7.00 and 7.60 carats, to the brilliant-cut diamond surmount and hook, approximately 3.1 cm long 

Accompanied by report no. 17087001 dated 14 August 2017 from the Gübelin stating that the 7.00 carat sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating Accompanied by report no. 17087002 dated 14 August 2017 from the Gübelin stating that the 7.60 carat sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, 'Royal Blue' color, with no indications of heating Accompanied by report no. CS85237 dated 15 March 2016 from the AGL stating that the 7.00 carat sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat Accompanied by report no. CS85238 dated 04 April 2016 from the AGL stating that the 7.60 carat sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat 

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

A 7.49 carat diamond and diamond ring, by Tiffany & Co.

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Lot 2152. A 7.49 carat diamond and diamond ring, by Tiffany & Co. Estimate HKD 960,000 - 1,200,000 (USD 122,880 - 153,600). Lot sold HKD 1,132,800 (USD 144,998). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited

Set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 7.49 carats, flanked on either side with tapered baguette-shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum, ring size 6. Signed TIFFANY & CO 

Accompanied by report no. 1186104244 dated 12 January 2017 from the GIA stating that the 7.49 carat diamond is I color, VS2 clarity  

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

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