Lot 1626. Diamond and gem-set 'Azalea' bangle, Cindy Chao. Estimate 2,200,000 — 2,600,000 HKD. Lot sold 3,620,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.
Modelled as an azalea, set in the centre with an oval fancy light yellow diamond weighing 7.02 carats, the petals decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighted by circular-cut rubies, pink sapphires and rhodolites together weighing approximately 14.65 carats, to an openwork bangle set with circular-cut diamonds of colourless, yellow, orange and brown hues, the diamonds together weighing approximately 43.75 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, inner diameter approximately 57.71 x 56.25mm, signed.
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 5111611939, dated 18 January 2010, stating that the 7.02 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Light Yellow colour, VS2 clarity; also accompanied by a certificate of origin & warranty and a signed box.
Sotheby's. Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 Apr 2011