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Bonhams Hong Kong Sale Features Coloured Gemstones and Period Jewels

market-auction · 2026-04-20

On 24 May 2026, Bonhams will conduct its Exceptional Jewels & Jadeite auction in Hong Kong, featuring 148 lots that showcase a distinguished collection of period pieces and colored gemstones, including rubies, Kashmir sapphires, emeralds, diamonds, and colored diamonds. A standout item is a necklace from around 1950, adorned with seven step-cut Colombian emeralds totaling 50.00 carats, complemented by over 30 carats of vari-cut diamonds, with an estimated value of HK$4,800,000-5,500,000. Another significant piece is a 16.50-carat red spinel and diamond ring, which includes a Tanzanian red spinel surrounded by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, valued at HK$1,800,000-2,400,000. Katy Lai is the Head of Sale and Specialist for Jewellery at Bonhams, offering collectors a chance to acquire exquisite and rare jewels.

Key facts

  • Bonhams presents the Exceptional Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong sale on 24 May 2026
  • The sale includes 148 lots featuring period treasures and coloured gemstones
  • Leading lot is an emerald and diamond necklace, circa 1950, with 50.00 carats of Colombian emeralds
  • The necklace is estimated at HK$4,800,000-5,500,000
  • Another highlight is a 16.50-carat red spinel and diamond ring from Tanzania
  • The ring is estimated at HK$1,800,000-2,400,000
  • Katy Lai is Bonhams' Head of Sale and Specialist of Jewellery

Entities

Artists

  • Ronald Abram

Institutions

  • Bonhams
  • Bulgari
  • Cartier
  • Chaumet Paris
  • Dorera
  • Fred Paris
  • GF & F The Haute Joaillerie
  • JAR
  • M. Gérard
  • Marcus & Co.
  • Meister
  • Van Cleef & Arpels

Locations

  • Hong Kong
  • Colombia
  • Africa

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