HONG KONG.- The international auction house Bonhams will present its Hong Kong Jewels and Jadeite sale on Sunday 26 May 2019, offering a collection of jewellery which is perfect for every occasion, be it daytime, cocktails or dinner. Led by a mesmerising and near-flawless 9.98 carat Colombian ‘no oil’ emerald ring, this collection features important coloured gemstones, white and coloured diamonds, jadeite, signed jewellery sets and vintage jewellery, and is a curated response to the changing tastes of contemporary jewellery collectors.

Paul Redmayne-Mourad, Head of Sale, Jewellery, Bonhams Hong Kong, commented: “There is a marked trend that our clients are increasingly collecting for style rather than buying merely for safekeeping. We are seeing that these collectors enjoy wearing their pieces about town in a more relaxed setting, whilst also mixing and matching for different – perhaps more formal – occasions. These collectors are also very well-informed and proactively seek information about what they collect,”

“Our forthcoming sale is a response to these trending tastes, as we offer a diverse range of jewellery that will allow contemporary collectors to buy what defines their style for any occasion,” Redmayne-Mourad continued.

Among the highlights is an exceptional collection of fine emeralds, rare and historic sapphires, rubies, spinels and white and coloured diamonds. This includes two unheated Kashmir sapphire rings weighing 5.01 carats and 4.22 carats respectively, as well as a 3.04 carat Burma no heat pigeon’s blood ruby ring.

The auction will also offer an array of striking signed jewellery from such prestigious houses as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels, as well as a number of vintage items including a diamond tiara from the late 19th century, a carved emerald brooch by Cartier from the 1930s, a selection of Art Deco rings, and a highly desirable Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond bracelet from the 1960s.