Khmer Gold Necklace Inlaid with an Emerald and Two Rubies, Southeast Asia, 12th Century AD to 14th Century AD. (c) 2000-2013 by Barakat, Inc. 

27" (68.6cm) high x 3.25" (8.3cm) wide. Gold, Emerald, Ruby. Price on request

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A lavender-glazed square 'parcel' water dropper, Early Qing dynasty. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Potted in the form of a square water pot set with a spout on one side and an air hole on the other side, wrapped in a cloth tied in a knot at the top, the creamy glaze of lavender blue colour, the base with a four-character zhuanshu seal mark in underglaze-blue. 5.2cm wide. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€2,900 - 4,800)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

An impressive art deco sapphire, diamond and coloured diamond bracelet, by Oscar Heyman, circa 1940. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The central oval-cut sapphire wrapped within a twirling ribbon pavé-set with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, issuing opposing bursts of variously-cut diamonds of yellow tint and fancy-cut sapphires highlighted with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, the openwork strap of geometric design set with similarly cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 15.95 carats total, sapphires approximately 30.00 carats total, diamonds untested for natural colour, maker's mark, length 17.5cm. 

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A peachbloom brushwasher, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Of compressed globular form with an inverted mouthrim rising from a short foot with a concave base, the exterior richly glazed in an attractive deep carmine fading into a sweet salmon pink, speckled with small patches of olive green around the waist, the base with a six-character Imperial kaishu mark in underglaze blue; ivory five-footed stand and reticulated floral cover. 11.8cm diam. (3). Estimate HK$ 100,000 - 200,000 (€9,600 - 19,000)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

An unusual fancy coloured diamond, sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The square step-cut fancy intense yellow diamond, weighing 2.87 carats, opposing a square step-cut sapphire, set within a striking, angular mount of baguette-cut diamonds, the gallery with engraved detail, remaining diamonds approximately 1.60 carats total, sapphire approximately 3.50 carats, ring size 6½. Estimate HK$ 400,000 - 600,000 (€38,000 - 57,000)

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the diamond is natural, fancy intense yellow and of VS1 clarity. Report number 2141196536, dated 15 December 2011.

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A fine and very rare blue-glazed saucer dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Covered all over in a rich midnight blue leaving the extremities with a thinner layer of glaze, the base with a six-character Imperial kaishu seal mark in underglaze-blue within double circles. 15.6cm diam. Estimate HK$ 450,000 - 550,000 (€43,000 - 53,000)

The Kangxi emperor (1662-1722) successfully re-established the Imperial kilns at Jingdezhen around 1680 after a long period of civil strife in China. The porcelain kilns were originally destroyed in 1675 but were quickly restored. Much porcelain manufactured during this period is decorated with a clear and transparent underglazed-blue, where cobalt blue was subtly applied in varying degrees of saturation to create depth and volume. 

To make Imperial blue and white porcelain during the Kangxi period as exhibited by the current lot, cobalt blue pigments are applied directly with a brush onto the unglazed biscuit, then glazed and finally fired. The porcelain would remain black before firing due to the richness of the cobalt blue pigments applied on the surface, before finally developing the range of blue tones on firing. The current lot has achieved a unique deep and pulsating sapphire blue colour which demonstrates a generous amount of cobalt blue pigment. 

Legend states that the Kangxi Emperor issued an Imperial decree ordering that no piece of porcelain with his Imperial seal mark was to be made for non-Palace use, for he was very superstitious and believed that it would bring him bad luck should one of the Imperial porcelains break. This further shows the rarity of the current lot which is in perfect condition and bears the Imperial six-character seal mark. 

Compare a similar but larger example of a blue-glazed dish also with Kangxi six-character mark in the Nanjing Museum, Nanjing, illustrated in Treasures in the Royalty. The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Shanghai, 2003, p.112. 

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A sapphire and diamond ring, by Hatik. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The step-cut sapphire, weighing 8.37 carats, between pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds shoulders, diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, signed Hatik, ring size 7. Estimate HK$ 560,000 - 760,000 (€54,000 - 73,000)

Accompanied by a Gübelin Gemlab report stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment, and originates from Ceylon(Sri Lanka). Report number 9906247, dated 29 June 1999.

Accompanied by a GRS report stating that the natural sapphire has no indication of heat treatment and originates from Sri Lanka. Report number GRS2013-098181, dated 10 September 2013

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A fine red-glazed saucer dish,  Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The curved body flaring outwards rising from a short recessed circular foot, the exterior evenly applied with a layer of deep crimson red glaze, the base with a six-character Imperial kaishu mark in underglaze-blue within double circles. 14.9cm diam. Estimate HK$ 

The rich red derived from copper oxide was first used at Jingdezhen in the fourteenth century as an underglaze pigment, usually mixed with iron oxide to give the rich maroon coloured glaze. By the Qing dynasty however, the colourant was composed of copper-lime mix without the presence of iron, hence it was considered one of the most difficult underglazed pigments to fire, due to the volatility of copper causing over-firing and wastage. As firing of the underglazed copper red pigments requires temperatures in excess of one thousand two hundred and fifty degrees Celsius, but can only be consistently controlled by using wood-burning kilns, the ceramic wares cost three to four times more than other porcelain fired during this period. 

Copper red monochromes are generally fired in a reducing atmosphere, where the richness of the colour is greatly enchanced bu a short period of re-oxidation during the end of the firing cycle. This process is tiresome and often misfired, as a slight miscalculation in time and technique will result in the copper glaze turning green. 

Compare a similar but slightly larger red-glazed dish with Yongzheng six-character mark and white fishes motif, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated inMonochrome Porcelain. The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum, Shanghai, 1999, p.28, no.25. See also another similar dish with a rare six-character Yongzheng mark within double squares in underglaze-blue (accession no.24.80.286), bequeathed by Mary Clark Thompson to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, illustrated by Suzanne G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, Boston, 1975, p.221, no.157. 

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A ruby and diamond dress ring, by Hatik. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Realistically modelled as a flower head, the stamen set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing 3.00 carats, within a undulating petal surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a hoop designed as the stem, diamonds approximately 2.50 carats total, signed Hatik, ring size 6. Estimate HK$ 800,000 - 1 million (€77,000 - 96,000)

Accompanied by a Gübelin Gemlab report stating that the natural ruby has no indications of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number 0406044, dated 14 June 2004. 

Accompanied by a GRS report stating that the natural ruby is vivid red (GRS type "pigeon's blood"), with no indications of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number GRS2013-098180, dated 10 September 2013.

Mourad Hatik is a renowned gemstone collector. Coming from a banking background, he soon turns his passion for gemstones into a much profitable business, and eventually becomes a leading authority in fine and rare coloured stones. In recent years, he has established his own brand and designs his own jewellery. Under his brand name, HATIK, he designs, assembles and oversees the creative process of his jewelry, putting together the finest gemstones in his personal collection and exceptional craftsmanship into a work of art. His exquisite jewelry may only be view by appointment only and at private exhibitions. 

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A very fine and rare hardstone-mounted gilt-bronze 'auspicious peaches and bats' oval snuff box and cover, Qianlong, circa 1740-1770. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams. 

HONG KONG.- Elaborate snuff boxes will be offered at The Speelman Collection of Chinese ‘Imperial Tribute’ Snuff Boxes sale to be held at 1pm on 24 November at the Island Ballroom of the Island Shangri-La Hotel. 

In 18th century Europe, every socially prominent gentleman (and many ladies) enjoyed the occasional pinch of snuff, the ground tobacco providing an exotic stimulus during a dinner or a long conversation. This imported luxury was stored in a 'snuff box', a small hinged box and cover often created in expensive materials like gold and silver, and sometimes enriched with precious stones. 

When aristocratic Chinese discovered 'snuff', they also stored it in small containers. However, China's damp climate meant that airtight snuff bottles were more suitable than boxes which could be sealed tightly to stop the tobacco powder getting damp. 

Nevertheless, since court officials were fascinated by many Western accessories, a few snuff boxes were created in China during the 18th century to amuse the top-level court officials. Guangzhou (Canton) was probably the main manufacturing centre, copying European boxes carried by Western visitors to make elaborate and beautiful 'Imperial Tribute' snuff boxes as gifts to senior Beijing court members. These boxes are extremely rare and often equal in fine quality with their European original models. 

The Speelman Collection is a unique group of 19 of these elaborate 'Chinese Imperial Tribute' snuff boxes. Commenting on the sale, Colin Sheaf, Chairman of Bonhams Asia said: "Assembled during a lifetime of collecting, these boxes illuminate the colourful cross-cultural social and creative exchanges that the China Trade made possible in the 18th century. They form a fascinating study group, and I am thrilled that we are to offer them in this unique sale". 

Highlights of the sale include:

Lot 18 A very fine and rare hardstone-mounted gilt-bronze 'auspicious peaches and bats' oval snuff box and cover, Qianlong, circa 1740-1770. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The oval container lavishly gilt, the cover set with five bats in flight amidst cloudy skies ready to feed on a pair of succulent peaches issuing from leafy stems, the finely-worked inlaid subjects created from lapis lazuli, jadeite, rock crystal and other materials, all within cloud wisps in relief, the sides decorated with dense vine scrolls issuing from flower sprays dividing four barbed cartouches, the cover interior set with a mirror. 8.5cm wide; 6.5cm deep; 4.3cm high. Estimate HK$ 600,000 - 800,000 (€57,000 - 77,000)

Tribute objects from Canton still in the Imperial collection have been widely published. Another exceptional and very similar 'five bat' box and cover catalogued as being gold is in the Palace Museum, Beijing, Treasures of Imperial Court: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, 1995, col.pl.194 (two views)(fig.1). The materials used in this Imperial box appear to include rose quartz, jadeite, agate and rock crystal. These elaborate and auspicious boxes were obviously popular gifts at the Beijing Court: see another hardstone-mounted example with elaborately pierced sides in the Palace Museum, ibid., no.193 (two views); and a third related example mainly embellished with hardstones on a pierced ground, forms the hinges and hollow head of a ruyi, presumably intended to contain a perfume sponge, ibid., no.50 (two views). Another expensive box of similar craftsmanship, elaborately inlaid with hardstones but designed to hold Buddhist scriptures, is illustrated, ibid., no.188 (two views).

Lot 15 A very fine and rare embellished gilt-bronze oblong octagonal 'European landscape' snuff box and covern Qianlong, circa 1740-1760. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

Formed in three tiers and thickly gilt, the cover with a cartouche depicting two sheep grazing on a terrace with distant huts and towers, framed within alternating seed pearl and red paste embellishments, the interior tier displaying a scene of two lovers seated above rockworks in courtship beneath a willow tree and beside a pavilion in various-coloured enamels, the side with an ornate decorative latch with floral patterns intricately inset with seed pearls, ruby-like and emerald-coloured embellishments, above elaborate European-style landscape repoussé panels within billowing textile and geometric borders, decorated with animals amongst European structures at the axis, the base engraved with floral scrolls and sprays. 7.3cm wide; 6.3cm deep; 3.6cm high. (2). Estimate HK$ 600,000 - 800,000 (€57,000 - 77,000)

It is very rare to find Canton snuff boxes with an internal painted textile panel. The Western tradition is to add an enamel painting to the outside (or, less often, the inside) of the box frame; see for example lot 1 in this sale, for a conventional Western-style design interpreted by a Canton enameller. An unprotected painted textile panel is infinitely more fragile, and also suggests that the box may have been used to contain an ingredient which would not stain the painting. For another example of a Chinese painting on silk incorporated into a small Canton box, in this case made of painted ivory, see the gilt-bronze and ivory triple-circle box sold at Paris at Piasa, 14 June 2012, lot 297 (sold for EUR1,351,070). This present lot relates to other fine-quality Canton boxes with repoussé and chased landscape decoration, such as the hardstone oval silver box illustrated by John Devereux Kernan, The Chait Collection of Chinese Export Silver, New York, 1985, no.284, though the silver one is less impressive quality since it was intended for the foreign market. 

During the first quarter of the 18th century, snuff boxes produced in England were usually rectangular, oval or bow-fronted in form, and the decoration if any was generally confined to an emblazoned coat-of-arms or an elegantly-engraved monogram; see A.Kenneth Snowman, Eighteenth Century Gold Boxes of Europe,p.93. This suggests that an elaborate Canton box such as the present lot is very unlikely to predate about 1730-40. In fact, the author also records that shaped boxes elaborately embossed with groups in relief, enacting classical or mythological scenes became fashionable about the middle of the 18th century:op.cit., p.93. See a comparable tribute snuff box attributed to the Swiss master craftsmen with similar designs of relief at the cover, currently preserved in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, illustrated by Hou, Yi-Li, Lifting the Spirit and Body: The Art and Culture of Snuff Bottles, Taipei, 2012, pp.58-59, no.I-002.  

For an octagonal silver box decorated in enamelled and repoussé work, attributed to the Yongzheng period, see Tributes from Guangdong to the Qing Court, op.cit., p.81, col.pl.40.

Lot 9 A very rare lac burgaute 'crouching boy' snuff box and cover. Inlaid Qianlong four-character mark and of the period. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

Exquisitely worked in the form of a recumbent boy, his feet tucked in and head resting on his right hand, his joyful face surmounted by a tiny tuft of hair, the details highlighted in gilt lacquer, wearing a lavish brown lacquer garment decorated with dense leafy scrolls, quatrefoil and chrysanthemum patterns finely inlaid with shell, the inside with a butterfly and a persimmon fruit, the base with the inlaid four-character zhuanshuseal mark. 6.5cm wide; 4.2cm deep; 4.2cm high. Estimate HK$ 600,000 - 800,000 (€57,000 - 77,000)

This is the only 'Tribute box' in the Speelman Collection which does not owe a great deal to traditions of Western manufacture. It is by definition made in Chinese taste for the domestic market, using techniques in which Canton craftsmen excelled. It follows a Yuan and Ming tradition of carefully choosing finely-coloured pieces of shell to lay into a wet lacquer base, as a brilliant shining contrast with the brown lacquer ground. The 'kneeling boy' is a well-known Chinese subject for the decorative arts artisans in Canton and Jingdezhen: 'crouching boys' can be found in porcelain and jade, but are much rarer in lacquer. 

Two other examples of these shell-inlaid lacquer 'boy' boxes and covers have been exhibited and published. See the Exhibition, Mother of Pearl Inlay in Chinese Lacquer Art, Tokyo National Museum, 1981,Catalogue, no.104 (two illustrations)(fig,1), where a late Ming date suggested for this unmarked box, unlike the Qianlong reign mark on the Speelman example; and the similar but less attractive example exhibited in Berlin, Anstelling Chinesescher Kunst, Wurfel Varlag Berlin, 1929, no.1070, from the collection of A.Breuer, Berlin (fig.2).

Hermes One-of-a-Kind 32cm Matte Geranium Porosus Crocodile & Black Togo Leather Sellier Kelly Bag with Feet. Estimate: $50,000 - $100,000.

DALLAS, TX.- A one of a kind Hermès 32cm Matte Geranium Porosus Crocodile & Black Togo Leather Sellier Kelly Bag with Feet, quite possibly the rarest and most-sought after Kelly bag in existence, is expected to bring more than $50,000 as the lead lot of Heritage Auctions' Dec. 10-11 Holiday Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction. It's a one-of-a-kind, special edition piece that carried an original retail price of nearly $60,000. 

"All Hermès lovers have to hear is that this bag is one-of-one and they will know that it is an extraordinary piece," said Matt Rubinger, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage. "It was created as part of the whimsical and exclusive Petit H Exhibition and could be the most collectible bag in the world." 

The auction is one of the largest and most important sales that the luxury accessories market has ever seen. It will take place in Dallas, Texas after a three-city tour and preview of the pieces. 

The serious Hermès collector is sure to be drawn to the most impressive selection of ultra-exclusive and popular bags from the fashion house that sets the bar for leather goods. Examples are a Special Order Horseshoe 35cm Orange H, Vert Anis & Jaune Togo Leather Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware, opening for bidding at $7,500 and a stunning Limited Edition Barenia & Shearling Kelly Muff Clutch Bag, opening for bidding at $2,000. 

Hermes Special Order Horseshoe 35cm Orange H, Vert Anis & Jaune Togo Leather Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000.

Hermes Limited Edition Barenia & Shearling Kelly Muff. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000.

There will also be highlights of the most important creations from designer Marc Jacobs during his soon-to-be-ending tenure at the helm of Louis Vuitton. 

"This is a major moment in the fashion world as Jacobs is stepping aside at Vuitton," said Rubinger. "He's done radical and amazing things with the brand and has everyone wondering what his legacy will be. To celebrate the groundbreaking work Jacobs did, we've put together a selection of his most famous pieces for Vuitton." 

The auction features the extremely rare Louis Vuitton 2003 Limited Edition Eye Love Monogram by Takashi Murakami White Eye Dare You Overnight Bag. It is the most significant piece from his 2003 Eye Love Monogram Collection, with Takashi Murakami, and is opening for bidding at $2,000. The most sought-after piece from his Graffiti Collection in 2001, for which Jacobs collaborated with Stephen Sprouse, the Louis Vuitton 2001 Limited Edition Monogram Graffiti Speedy, is opening for bidding at $500. In addition, the 2012 Louis Vuitton Prune Ostrich Alma PM Bag with Gold Hardware is opening for bidding at $2,000 and represents another peak of Jacobs time with Vuitton. 

Louis Vuitton Extremely Rare 2003 Limited Edition Eye Love Monogram by Takashi Murakami White Eye Dare You Overnight Bag. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.

Louis Vuitton 2001 Limited Edition Monogram Graffiti by Stephen Sprouse Speedy 30 Bag. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.

Louis Vuitton Prune Ostrich Alma PM Bag with Gold Hardware. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000. 

For the client looking for a special gift for a loved one this holiday season, Rubinger and his team have curated a group of the ultimate gifts featuring several stunning pieces for the discriminating collector.

An electrifying Hermès 30cm Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware could be the top gift under the tree, opening for bidding at $20,000, while a Chanel Shiny Dark Green Crocodile Timeless Clutch with Silver Hardware provides the cool counterpoint to the bright red Birkin, and will look very attractive to the right collector with an opening bid of $1,500. A charming Judith Leiber Millennium Limited Edition Crystal New Year's Eve Minaudiere Evening Bag is also included in the offerings, and comes with an opening bid of $1,000. 

Hermes 30cm Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware. Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000.

Chanel Shiny Dark Green Crocodile Timeless Clutch with Silver Hardware. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000.

Judith Leiber Millennium Limited Edition Full Bead Red, Black, and Gold Crystal & Pearl New Year's Eve Minaudiere Evening Bag. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.

For newly identified collectors clamoring to enter the market, but who may not be ready to jump into a five figure bag, there are examples at a wide range of price points. 

"One of the best parts of taking this category to a wider audience has been the incredible response of people who have loved and bought handbags for years but never self-identified as collectors," said Rubinger. "Now many of them are seeing that their love for handbags is justified — this is a viable, vibrant place to put investment level money right now. To that end, and for those collectors, we've put together a grouping of very nice bags that can possibly be gotten at more entry level prices, ranging from several hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on where they are looking." 

One of the most hotly anticipated offerings in the section will be an Hermès 35cm Chocolate Epsom Leather Birkin Bag, with a starting bid of only $3,000. If the Birkin is not where a value collector is aiming, then the incredibly popular Chanel Stingray & Black Lambskin Leather Boy Bag, opening at $1,000, may be the right place to look, or possibly the Celine Limited Edition Large Gray Phantom Luggage Tote Bag with Neon Fluo Orange Trim, with an opening bid of $750. 

Hermes 35cm Chocolate Epsom Leather Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware. Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000. 

Chanel Stingray & Black Lambskin Leather Boy Bag with Brushed Silver Hardware. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.

Celine Limited Edition Large Gray Phantom Luggage Tote Bag with Neon Fluo Orange Trim. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.

A carnelian agate recumbent 'Buddhist lion' water dropper and cover, Late Ming dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

Its thick neck with head turned left and a ferocious facial expression framed by curly mane, surmounted by a circular cover in the form of a ball of yarn, a small playful Buddhist lion cub at the side ready to pounce on the ball, wood stand. 7cm wide. (3). Estimate HK$ 50,000 - 80,000 (€4,800 - 7,600)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A carnelian agate 'tree-trunk' carving, 18th century. Photo Bonhams.

Worked in the form of two naturalistic hollowed tree stumps, encircled by an aquatic scene of narcissus blossoms and other foliage including peaches issuing from gnarled leafy branches, lingzhi, bamboo and two cranes standing atop rockwork facing each other. 12.7cm high. Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 95,000 (€6,700 - 9,100)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A large amber 'finger citron' snuff bottle, Mid Qing dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

The auspicious Buddha's finger citron carved issuing from gnarled leafy branches, with two bats feeding on the succulent fruit. 11.3cm high. Estimate HK$ 45,000 - 60,000 (€4,300 - 5,700)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A rock crystal 'mythical beasts' carving, Ming dynasty or later. Photo Bonhams. 

The natural rockwork emerging from crashing waves, the front with a pair of mythical beasts facing each other, both with a twisted scaly body with outstretched claws and ferocious facial expression framed by a pair of horns, wood stand. 19.2cm wide. (2). Estimate HK$ 80,000 - 120,000 (€7,600 - 11,000)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

An inscribed and carved soapstone 'landscape and sages' seal, Mid Qing dynasty. Photo Bonhams. 

The stone carved in the form of a boulder resembling a mountainscape of travelling sages amidst dwellings and foliage, one wise sage looking up towards the distant mountains with his young attendant, and two more sages admiring an enormously large old tree with their respective entourage carrying their belongings, one side with a series of kaishu inscription carved in relief, the base also carved with a series of zhuanshu inscription. 12.8cm high. Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 60,000 (€3,800 - 5,700)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A coloured diamond and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams.

The cushion-shaped coloured diamond, weighing approximately 6.60 carats, within a four-claw setting, to a brilliant-cut diamond gallery and shoulders, diamond untested for natural colour, ring size 6. Estimate HK$ 450,000 - 550,000 (€43,000 - 52,000)

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A pair of coloured diamond and cultured pearl earrings. Photo Bonhams.

Each cultured pearl, measuring 12.5mm, suspended from a pair of cushion and a pear-shaped diamonds of yellow tint, diamonds approximately 8.20 carats total, diamonds not tested for natural colour, length 3.7cm. Estimate HK$ 80,000 - 120,000 (€7,600 - 11,000)

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A pair of diamond and conch pearl pendent earrings. Photo Bonhams.

Each old brilliant and baguette-cut diamond surmount suspending an openwork cascade of single-cut diamonds, terminating in a conch pearl measuring 9.7 x 10.9mm, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, length 5.5cm. Estimate HK$ 200,000 - 300,000 '€19,000 - 29,000)

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST

A conch pearl necklace. Photo Bonhams.

Designed as a row of seventy-eight graduated conch pearls, measuring 5.0mm x 4.2mm, to 16.1mm x 12.0mm, length 68.6cm. Estimate HK$ 1.2 million - 1.8 million (€110,000 - 170,000)

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the conch pearls are natural and of saltwater origin. Report number 6155961132, dated 18 September 2013.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST