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RESULTS | Magnificent Jewels Autumn Auction 2019 Totaled HK$396,463,750/US$50,880,505

Almost 25% of Lots Exceeded High Estimate
Jewellery, Watches & Handbags
Hong Kong APAC 26 November 2019

Hong Kong – On 26th November, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction totaled HK$396,463,750 /US$50,880,505. The top lot of the sale was Heavenly Harmony, a Magnificent Jadeite and Spinel Necklace, which realized HK$73,580,000 /US$9,442,951.

Other notable results include: A 3.24 CarAT Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring, which realized HK$53,717,500/US$6,893,880, at US$2.12M per carat.

 

The auction welcomed wide international participation, with bidders from 17 countries and 3 continents.

 

Vickie Sek, Chairman, Jewellery Asia, commented “We were encouraged by client participation at the highest levels, with multiple bidders on numerous top lots. We look forward now to the continuation of our jewellery sale season, with auctions in London, Paris, and New York for the grand finale on 11th December.”

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

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