HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong presents once again in the territory important diamonds and stunning contemporary diamond jewellery from its unique retail offering, SOTHEBY’S DIAMONDS, and introduce to Asia London’s leading dealer in antique jewellery S. J. Phillips Ltd. Highlights will be exhibited from 25 to 27 November (Friday to Sunday), 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong where collectors and connoisseurs in the region will have an opportunity to acquire rare gems and beautiful jewels from a diverse range of styles and periods.

Patti Wong, Chairman of Sotheby’s Asia, enthuses, “Hong Kong is truly the international jewellery hub of Asia. In view of the increasing demand from discerning jewellery collectors in the region to acquire extraordinary treasures, Sotheby’s Hong Kong again brings to the city our unique retail offering: SOTHEBY’S DIAMONDS, featuring top quality diamonds and diamond jewellery in dramatic and distinctive settings. We have also been keen to develop the appreciation of antique and period jewellery in this vibrant market and are delighted to be once again hosting London’s leading dealer in antique jewellery, S. J. Phillips Ltd. – this is in direct response to our clients’ requests after their extremely successful exhibitions in the territory in the past. This special exhibition is a superb opportunity for connoisseurs and discerning buyers to enrich their collection of both contemporary and antique jewels.”

Exhibition Highlights:

SOTHEBY’S DIAMONDS
*3.79-carat Pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Diamond Ring
*80.69-carat Cushion-shaped Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
*Important D-colour Internally Flawless diamond jewellery will also be on view.

*S. J. Phillips Ltd. 19th Century Graduated Diamond And Natural Pearl Cluster Fringe Necklace, C.1880