Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels

Christie’s spring sale of Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels on 29^th May 2012 achieved HK$623,124,750 /US$80,258,468, sold with 79% by lot and 82% by value.

Vickie Sek, Director and Head of Jewellery & Jadeite Department, Christie’s Asia commented: "Having appeared on the market for the first time in 36 years, The Martian Pink sold by Harry Winston in 1976 created a sensation during its worldwide exhibition tour and achieved a staggering US$17.4m after a 10-minute bidding war.  The US$80m auction was highlighted with top prices across the board, culminating in a world record price of US$551,000 per carat for a perfect Burmese ruby of 6.04 carats.”  Said “Having appeared on the market for the first time in 36 years, The Martian Pink sold by Harry Winston in 1976 created a sensation during its worldwide exhibition tour and achieved a staggering US$17.4m after a 10-minute bidding war.  The US$80m auction was highlighted with top prices across the board, culminating in a world record price of US$551,000 per carat for a perfect Burmese ruby of 6.04 carats.”