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MEDIA ALERT | Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Autumn Auction led byA Superb Muzo Emerald and Diamond Double Rivièreby Edmond Chin for The House of Boghossian

Jewellery, Watches & Handbags
Hong Kong APAC 6 October 2020

Hong Kong – Christie’s is honoured to unveil the Superb Muzo Emerald and Diamond Double Rivière by Edmond Chin for the House of Boghossian (Estimate: HK$55,000,000 – 80,000,000), to lead the flagship auction of Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale on 29 November. The offering of this sensational necklace, continues Christie’s tradition in presenting the finest emeralds at auction, which includes THE GRAND MUZOS, a pair of emerald earrings which sold for almost US$100,000 per carat in Spring 2019.    

This breath-taking creation was borne out of the partnership between the world renowned designer, Edmond Chin and the illustrious House of Boghossian. The emeralds are sourced from the famed Muzo mines in Colombia, home to the greatest emeralds, known for their unsurpassed colour, lustre, clarity and size, which are mined to the highest ethical standards.

With 6 generations of accumulated knowledge and a lifetime experience of gem dealing at the highest level, Albert Boghossian, CEO of Boghossian jewels personally selected the selection of 28 perfectly cut and matched no oil stones. Weighing a combined 117.60 cts, the emeralds are of unsurpassed quality, with no clarity enhancement, and are as close to flawless as possible. Exquisitely envisaged and assembled by  master craftsman Edmond Chin, the offering of this necklace marks a major moment in the auction world, and will no doubt create a stir among global connoisseurs.   

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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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