SYDNEY.- Leading international auction house Bonhams has revealed highlights included in their upcoming Australia Jewels Auction that will be held in Sydney, 14 August 2019.

Bonhams is at the forefront of the international jewellery world, selling more jewellery than any other auction house with 30 auctions taking place globally throughout the year. Continuing Bonhams’ success in the Asia Pacific Jewellery market, Bonhams Australia now joins the company’s international network of auctions held in the key jewellery locations: London, New York, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles.

Director Bonhams Australia, Merryn Schriever said: “Bonhams has a clear vision for Australia as an integral part of its future growth in the Asian Pacific region. We are delighted to expand our calendar to include an Australia Jewels auction in Sydney this August and the incredibly positive response we have received so far is testament to the demand for this sale.”

Speaking of the addition of the Australina sale to their international sales calendar, Jean Ghika, Bonhams Global Head of Jewellery commented: “The global reach of the Bonhams international jewellery department means we are perfectly placed to offer clients in Australia access to both the local and international market, delivering the very best results whether it be a period, modern, or multimillion dollar jewel or gemstone. I am delighted that with the reintroduction of Australian Jewellery auctions we will be able to deliver a bespoke service to our client base which is rooted in both specialist expertise coupled with the highest level of customer care.”

Last year Bonhams Australia Jewellery specialist, Fiona Frith, sold an extremely rare fancy intense blue diamond ring for an Australian family in Hong Kong achieving the top lot for that auction – AU$866,000

Australian Jewellery Specialist, Fiona Frith comments: “Of all the markets, Jewellery is the one most connected to our ideas of romance and love. It also happens to be one of the world’s largest auction markets with phenomenal growth opportunities. The addition of an Australian sale to the Bonhams calendar is timely and in demand. We look forward to continuing to give our vendors access to international markets, whilst building a special event for local collectors.”

Highlights in the upcoming sale include:

• A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.61ct, between tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size N. Estimate: AU$100,000 - 150,000

• TONY WHITE, AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE consisting of six rows of graduated polished emerald beads, set to each side with a carved emerald and diamond plaques, diamonds approx 3.70ct total, length of shortest strand 40.5cm. Estimate: AU$20,000 - 30,000

• CANTURI, ‘ISLAND LUX’ COLOURED DIAMOND, DIAMOND AND RUBELITE TOURMALINE BRACELET The multi-layered and articulated bracelet set with round brilliant cut diamonds, black diamonds and rubellite tourmaline beads, total diamond weight 6.56ct, 18ct gold, length 18.7cm. Estimate AU$14,000 - 18,000

• CANTURI, ‘ISLAND LUX’, A PAIR OF COLOURED DIAMOND, DIAMOND AND RUBELITE TOURMALINE PENDANT EARRINGS, the multi layered and articulated earrings set with round brilliant cut diamonds, black diamonds and rubellite tourmaline beads, total diamond weight 4.39ct, 18ct gold, length 8.6cm. Estimate: AU$8,500 - 12,500

• PAUL BRAM, A RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, centring an oval-cut ruby weighing 4.00ct, mounted in platinum, total diamond weight 0.63ct, remaining ruby weight 0.85ct, ring size N. Estimate: AU$12,000 - 16,000

• PAUL BRAM, A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, centring an oval-cut sapphire weighing 5.05ct, mounted in platinum, total diamond weight 2.42ct, ring size M 1/2. Estimate: AU$12,000 - 15,000

• PASPALEY, A CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE, featuring 42 graduated pearls 14.81 - 11.68mm, with 18ct gold and diamond ball clasp, length 46cm. Estimate: AU$10,000 - 20,000

• PASPALEY, A DIAMOND AND PLATINUM LEAF CLASP from the Paradis collection, pavé-set with 196 round brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 4.26ct, length 4.5cm. Estimate AU$3,000 - 5,000

• CANTURI, ‘CUBISM’ DIAMOND DRESS RING A DIAMOND 'CUBISM' DRESS RING, CANTURI set with baguette-cut and step-cut diamonds weighing 4.74cts, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size L 1/2. Estimate: AU$8,500 - 11,500

• PAUL BRAM, A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, centring an oval-cut sapphire weighing 3.20ct, mounted in platinum, total diamond weight 2.81ct, ring size N. Estimate: AU$8,000 - 10,000

• MICHAEL BAXTER, A PAIR OF DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL EARRINGS, each with a princess cut diamond weighing approximately 1.03ct and 1.01ct, within a border of baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.78ct, suspending a cultured pearl measuring 13.37mm and 13.49mm, mounted in 18ct gold. Estimate AU$6,000 - 8,000

• OMEGA, LADY'S SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL WATCH, the front set with a cultured pearl, circular-cut sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a circular dial applied with gold baton markers, dial signed Omega, Swiss made, to a woven bracelet, 18ct gold, dial width approximately 12mm, length 18cm. Estimate: $4,500 - 6,500