HONG KONG.- Tiancheng International Jewellery and Jadeite Spring Auction will take place on 29 May, offering over 240 lots of iridescent pieces. Leading the auction is a very fine Jadeite Necklace with 43 sumptuous, translucent beads of rich emerald green colour. In addition to a vast array of natural coloured gemstones, including a pair of 5.12 and 5.03-Carat Burmese “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby Earrings and a 20.35-Carat Burmese Mogok “Royal Blue” Sapphire Ring, Tiancheng International also offers a refined selection of irresistible design pieces, presenting a dazzling jewel feast for esteemed collectors.

Ms. Connie Huang, Head of Tiancheng International’s Jewellery Department, remarks, “We are thrilled to showcase treasures full of Chinese and Western charm and pieces by celebrated brands in this meticulously curated sale, such as the Diamond Demi-parure by Audemars Piguet. This dazzling set is a perfect marriage of refined diamonds and impeccable craftsmanship, which promises to be a delight for connoisseurs.”

The Preview of the Spring Auction will be held from 24 to 28 May (10am to 6pm), and the Auction will take place on 29 May 2019 (Wednesday, 1pm) at 30/F, Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong.

The star lot of the sale is a Very Fine Jadeite and Diamond Necklace (Estimate: HK$ 18,000,000 - 28,000,000／US$ 2,300,000 – 3,600,000). Jadeite is prized for its colour, texture and translucency. However, due to its rarity and vast quality differences of roughs mined, jadeite that encompasses all three attributes is extremely precious. In addition, not only is the polishing process highly complicated, the production also involves immense wastage, making high-calibre jadeite necklaces particularly valuable. Comprising 43 perfectly matched jadeite beads of intense green hue, fine texture and limpid translucency, the outstanding necklace deserves pride of place in any private collection.

Another highlight is a pair of 5.12 and 5.03-Carat Natural Unheated Burmese “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby and Diamond Earrings (Estimate: HK$ 16,500,000 - 26,500,000／US$ 2,115,000 - 3,400,000). In recent years, Burmese “pigeon’s blood” rubies have been increasingly hard to come by; and those weighting 5 carats or above are exceedingly uncommon. Hailing from the world-renowned source of rubies, Burma, this matching pair of rubies weighing 5.12 and 5.03 carats have been certified to possess the most desirable “pigeon’s blood” colour by American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), GemResearch Swisslab (GRS) and Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF). Accented by 18 D-colour diamonds totalling 8.80 carats, the vivacious tone of the rubies is further highlighted, making it a true display of magnificence and splendour.

An Important Diamond Watch／Bracelet, Ring and Earrings, Audemars Piguet, 2002 (Estimate: HK$ 12,000,000 - 18,000,000／US$ 1,540,000 - 2,300,000) crafted specially for the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva in 2002 is a further highlight. Diamonds totalling 62.68 carats were used to fashion this beautiful demi-parure. From the handpicked diamonds and the smoothly attached clasps on the bracelet, to the luxurious original packaging, it exemplifies the jeweller’s intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail. The present lot is now appearing at auction for the first time after nearly 20 years as a private collection, and is not to be missed by discerning collectors.is a further highlight.