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Christie’s Presents The Regent Kashmir and The Regal Ruby

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Christie’s proudly presents The Regent Kashmir, a 35.09 carat Kashmir sapphire, and The Regal Ruby, a 13.22 carat Burmese ruby, both set as rings. These two extraordinary jewels will lead the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 27 May during Hong Kong Luxury Week at Christie’s Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson. Representing the pinnacle of beauty and quality, this sale continues Christie’s presentation of the most outstanding coloured gemstones to the market. The gems will be on display from 25– 28 March at Christie’s at The Henderson.

The Regent Kashmir (estimate: HK$65,000,000 – 95,000,000 / US$8,300,000 – 12,000,000), a 35.09 carat sapphire of historic significance, is the most valuable piece of Kashmir sapphire jewellery offered at Christie’s globally in the last five years. Renowned for its enthralling velvety blue hue, exceptional clarity, and incredibly rare origin, The Regent Kashmir is a once-in-a-generation masterpiece destined to attract significant interest from collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

The Regal Ruby (estimate: HK$50,000,000 – 80,000,000 / US$6,400,000 – 10,000,000), an incredibly rare 13.22 carat ruby, is poised as the most valuable and largest Burmese ruby to be sold at Christie’s in Hong Kong in a decade. Top-quality unheated rubies exceeding five carats are particularly scarce and this highly desirable natural treasure stands out for its intense colour, exceptional transparency, and remarkable rarity.

Other highlights from the Magnificent Jewels live auction include a 10.35 carat Colombian no oil emerald and diamond ring (estimate: HK$6,800,000 – 9,800,000 / US$870,000 – 1,260,000) as well as a pair of 7.03 and 6.92 carats Colombian no oil emerald and diamond earrings (estimate: HK$5,500,000 – 7,500,000 / US$700,000 – 960,000). These stunning jewels will also be on display from 25 – 28 March at Christie’s at The Henderson.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gives Its Iconic Alhambra a Pink Enamel Makeover

The Maison Introduces Five New Alhambra Creations Featuring Translucent Pink Enamel and Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels has unveiled a vibrant new chapter for its iconic Alhambra collection, introducing translucent pink enamel to the signature four-leaf clover motif for the first time. The new creations combine the Maison’s emblem of luck with yellow gold, bringing a fresh, contemporary expression to the enduring design.

The new five-piece selection comprises a Vintage Alhambra pendant, five-motif bracelet, 10-motif necklace, 20-motif long necklace and Magic Alhambra two-motif earrings. The earrings additionally feature guilloché yellow gold, adding texture and contrast to the pink enamel.

The distinctive pink is the result of several years of research at Van Cleef & Arpels’ enamel workshops. Inspired by the historic 17th-century “gold-ruby” technique, the colour is created using fine particles of gold rather than traditional pigments. Carefully controlled particle size, shape and concentration produce the desired translucent hue.

Adding to its visual depth, the enamel contains tiny bubbles, giving each Alhambra motif a distinctive character while creating subtle variations as the surface catches and reflects light. The motifs are framed by the Maison’s signature gold beaded contours, further enhancing the interplay between the pink enamel and yellow gold.

Since its debut in 1968, Alhambra has continually evolved through different stones, materials and colours while retaining its instantly recognisable four-leaf clover silhouette. The introduction of enamel marks another significant step in that evolution, bringing together heritage craftsmanship, technical innovation and contemporary colour.

With its new pink interpretation, Van Cleef & Arpels continues to reinvent one of jewellery’s most recognisable motifs, demonstrating how traditional savoir-faire can give a familiar icon an entirely new expression.

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