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Christie’s to Auction $12M Kashmir Sapphire Ring in Hong Kong
Rare 35.09-Carat Sapphire Leads Magnificent Jewels Sale Featuring High-Value Colored Diamonds and Designer Pieces
A rare Kashmir sapphire ring valued at up to HKD 95 million ($12.2 million) is set to headline Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong on May 27. The ring, featuring a 35.09-carat antique cushion-shaped royal blue sapphire surrounded by round diamonds, is expected to be the star lot among 129 pieces offered at the event.
Previously, the sapphire ring gained international attention after selling for $7.4 million at Christie’s Geneva in 2015—well above its high estimate—and was also featured in the auction house’s New York sale in 2000.
Colored gemstones dominate the top end of the upcoming auction, with half of the top 10 lots featuring fancy-colored diamonds. Among them is a ring with a 13.22-carat Burmese ruby flanked by diamond side stones, estimated to reach up to HKD 80 million ($10.3 million). Another standout is a ring showcasing a 4.08-carat fancy-vivid-purple-pink diamond, expected to fetch as much as HKD 58 million ($7.4 million).
Other highlights include:
- A pair of Kashmir sapphire earrings with stones weighing 9.18 and 8.33 carats, estimated at HKD 28 million ($3.6 million).
- A ring featuring a 3.48-carat fancy-deep-blue diamond with pink and white accents, estimated at HKD 24 million ($3.1 million).
- A Cartier necklace with rare colored diamonds and natural pearls, valued at up to HKD 18 million ($2.3 million).
- Jewelry sets from Asprey and other designers featuring vivid yellow diamonds and Burmese rubies, each expected to reach up to HKD 18 million and HKD 15 million ($2.3 million and $1.9 million), respectively.
- A 20.02-carat D-flawless unmounted diamond, estimated at HKD 15 million ($1.9 million).
- A floral ring by Moussaieff centered on a fancy-purplish-red diamond, also projected to sell for as much as HKD 15 million.
In addition to marquee gems, Christie’s will offer several pieces with no reserve and others from renowned houses like Cartier, Harry Winston, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co., reflecting continued global interest in high-end, collectible jewels.

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Precious Metals Find Support On Ceasefire Optimism AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
Gold Is Trading At Y Oversold Levels Near The Critical Support Zone Of $4,300, Silver Testing Key Support In The $66–$67 Range
- Price Movement – Gold and silver are consolidating near key support levels as markets digest a fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire alongside mounting concerns over inflation and the prospect of further interest rate hikes.
- Geopolitical Developments – President Trump confirmed that both parties are pursuing an immediate ceasefire, with final negotiations advancing. Israel and Iran announced a mutual halt to hostilities following a direct appeal from Washington. However, Tehran cautioned that it reserves the right to resume strikes if Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon continue.
- Macro-economic Signals – CME FedWatch data shows markets now pricing a greater than 70% probability of a Fed rate hike by December. Investors are closely watching May’s U.S. CPI and PPI releases, due Wednesday, for clearer signals on the Fed’s policy trajectory. The European Central Bank is also widely expected to deliver a rate increase this week.
Technical Triggers
- Gold is currently trading at deeply oversold levels near the critical support zone of $4,300 (approximately Rs. 1,54,000). A technical rebound of 3–4% is anticipated from current levels, driven by bottom-fishing activity. However, a sustained break below this support would shift the near-term bias decisively lower, exposing the $4,000–$4,100 range (approximately Rs. 1,50,000–Rs. 1,51,500) as the next downside target.
- Silver is similarly oversold, testing key support in the $66–$67 range (approximately Rs. 2,40,000–Rs. 2,42,000). As with gold, a 3–4% technical recovery is the base case on dip-buying, but a confirmed sustainability below this support would accelerate selling pressure toward $60 (approximately Rs. 2,20,000) in the short term.
Support and Resistance
| International Gold Support Level International Gold Resistance Level Domestic Gold Support Level Domestic Gold Resistance Level | : $4300/oz : $4500/oz : Rs 154,000/10 gm : Rs 160,000/10 gm |
| International Silver Support Level International Silver Resistance Level Domestic Silver Support Level Domestic Silver Resistance Level | : $66/oz : $75/oz : Rs 240,000/kg : Rs 260,000/kg |
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