Christie’s will feature a stunning 35.09-carat Kashmir sapphire and a rare 13.22-carat Burmese ruby in its upcoming Hong Kong jewelry auction. The auction, part of Hong Kong Luxury Week, will take place on May 27.
Both gemstones, set in rings, come from a distinguished private collector, according to the auction house.
The sapphire, known as “The Regent Kashmir,” is expected to fetch between HK$65 million and HK$95 million (approximately $8.3 million to $12 million). Renowned for its “velvety blue hue, exceptional clarity, and rare origin,” the sapphire is the most valuable piece of Kashmir sapphire jewelry Christie’s has offered in the last five years.
The Burmese ruby, named “The Regal Ruby,” is valued between HK$50 million and HK$80 million (around $6.4 million to $10 million). The stone is praised for its “intense color, exceptional transparency, and rarity.” High-quality unheated rubies weighing more than five carats are extremely scarce, making this ruby particularly remarkable. Christie’s highlighted that this will be the largest and most valuable Burmese ruby sold at its Hong Kong auction in the last decade.
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