Hong Kong - Bonhams presents the Exceptional Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong sale on 24 May 2026. The over 140-lot sale will showcase a notable international collection of period treasures of exquisite designs in addition to a selection of colored gemstones including emeralds, Kashmir sapphires, diamonds and colored diamonds, offering collectors an opportunity to acquire rare and highly collectable jewels of exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Leading the sale is an emerald and diamond necklace, circa 1950. The elegant necklace is composed of seven step-cut Colombian emeralds of vivid green color weighing a total of 50.75 carats, accented over 30 carat vari-cut diamonds. The necklace is offered with an estimate of HK$4,800,000-5,500,000.
Another notable highlight is a 16.50 carats red spinel and diamond ring. The Tanzanian red spinel set within tapered baguette-cut diamonds is offered with an estimate of HK$1,800,000-2,400,000.
Katy Lai, Bonhams' Head of Sale and Specialist of Jewelry commented: "The forthcoming Exceptional Jewels and Jadeite, sale in Hong Kong is a vibrant celebration of color, showcasing an extraordinary array of gemstones. From fancy-colored diamonds to richly hued emeralds, sapphires and spinels. Leading the sale is a step-cut emerald and diamond necklace dating from the 1950s. This remarkable period piece exemplifies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. The sale offers collectors an opportunity to acquire truly unique and distinguished jewels."
Sapphire highlights include:
• A sapphire and diamond ring. The 5.31 carat cushion-shaped sapphire of Kashmir origin is offered with an estimate of HK$1,350,000-2,000,000.
Emerald highlights include:
• A pair of unmounted step-cut Colombian emeralds weighing 31.20 and 30.12 carats. Offered with an estimate HK$1,100,000-2,200,000.
• A 5.84 carat emerald and diamond ring. The no oil emerald of Colombian origin is offered with an estimate of HK$1,200,000-1,500,000.
Fancy diamond highlights include:
• An unmounted fancy vivid yellow diamond. The fancy vivid yellow diamond is natural, VS1 clarity, weighing 4.10 carats. Offered with an estimate of HK$900,000-1,600,000.
• A fancy intense pink diamond, colored diamond and diamond ring, weighing 1.01 carats. Offered with an estimate of HK$700,000-1,100,000.
Emerald highlights from the international collection include:
• A Fabre emerald choker, set with calibre emeralds between gold collets. Offered with an estimate of HK$550,000-700,000.
• A pair of Mauboussin emerald and gem-set earclips, circa 1965, each centering an oval cabochon emerald weighing 11.83 and 9.87 carats respectively, embellished with round brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut sapphires and rubies. Offered with an estimate of HK$140,000-200,000.
(Press Release)
