Emerald, diamond and ruby watch-bangle, Chara Wen. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.
The case modelled as an orchid flowerhead centring on a heart-shaped emerald weighing 4.87 carats, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut emeralds,petal rotated to reveal the circular diamond-set dial, the bangle accented by a heart-shaped cabochon ruby and numerous circular-cut emeralds and diamonds, the diamonds and emeralds together weighing approximately 37.00 and 19.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, quartz movement, water-resistant, dial, buckle and caseback signed, caseback also numbered CD0020, inner circumference approximately 150mm. Estimate 700,000 — 900,000 HKD
Accompanied by a GRS report numbered GRS2011-061983, dated 27 June 2011, stating that the 4.87 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancement; also accompanied by a signed box.
GIFT OF LOVE
Every piece of jewellery in itself is a creation bearing the kindest affection and sincere wishes; it is a ‘Gift of Love’. This is the concept behind each unique art piece meticulously crafted by designer Wen Wan Xin, founder and artistic director of Chara Wen Jewelry. Her works are always embedded with a heart-shaped Burmese ruby cabochon, sometimes immediately visible, other times hidden, to symbolize ‘love and joy’, which is also the meaning of ‘Chara’.
Sotheby's. Fine Timepieces & Jewels. Hong Kong | 06 Dec 2013 _ www.sothebys.com