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