Lot 20. Rare natural saltwater melo pearl and diamond ring. Estimate: HK$480,000 - 680,000 (US$61,500 - 87,200). Sold for HK$576,000. Photo Tiancheng International.
The ring set with a natural saltwater melo pearl sphere weighing 72.18 carats, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat pink gold; accompanied by an original melo shell of this pearl. Ring size: 5
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 6212585218, dated 25 January 2016, stating that the melo pearl is natural saltwater pearl, Orange colour, with no indications of treatment.
Tiancheng International. AUTUMN AUCTION 2016, JEWELLERY AND JADEITE