Sotheby’s brought in over HKD 148.2 million ($19.1 million) at its April 25 High Jewelry auction in Hong Kong, with a standout pair of Cartier pink and white diamond earrings topping the sale. The earrings, set with a 6.32-carat fancy-intense-pink SI2-clarity diamond and a 6.03-carat D-color internally flawless diamond, achieved HKD 22.3 million ($2.9 million), despite missing their low estimate.

A total of 111 lots were sold at the event, which showcased exceptional pieces from luxury maisons such as Cartier, Graff, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Among the highlights:

• A ring set with a 61.47-carat, fancy-greenish-yellow, VS2-clarity diamond fetched HKD 10.9 million ($1.4 million), within expectations.
• Another ring featuring a 45.15-carat, fancy-intense-yellow, VS1-clarity diamond sold for HKD 8.6 million ($1.1 million).
• A cushion-shaped, 11.56-carat Kashmir sapphire ring accompanied by two old European-cut diamonds achieved HKD 6.4 million ($818,495).
• An emerald-cut, 10.01-carat, D-color, internally flawless, type IIa diamond ring with a diamond-set band exceeded its estimate to bring in HKD 5.7 million ($736,646).
• Earrings set with cushion-shaped, 5.46- and 4.57-carat Kashmir sapphires surrounded by old European-cut diamonds realized HKD 5.5 million ($703,906).
• A Tiffany & Co. ring showcasing an 8.41-carat, D-color, internally flawless, type IIa diamond sold for HKD 4.3 million ($548,378).
• A 15.03-carat, fancy-vivid-yellow, internally flawless diamond ring flanked by triangular diamonds garnered HKD 4.1 million ($523,823).
• A Graff necklace featuring 38.45 carats of fancy-intense-yellow diamonds, complemented by additional diamonds in various shapes, sold for HKD 3.8 million ($491,107).
• A JAR ring highlighted by a 17.70-carat, fancy-brown-orange, I2-clarity diamond surpassed expectations with a final price of HKD 3.3 million ($425,626).

The results underscore continued demand for colored diamonds and rare gemstones at the high end of the market.