Press release

SILENT SALE HK0130

SILENT SALE HK0130 – HONG KONG | 28 MAY 2012

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The Luxeford silent sale, held on 28th May 2012 ahead of its up-coming November Launch has been a widely held success.

Our Head of Jewelry Asia Edmond Chan would like to take this chance to thank all of the clients, both buyers and sellers who have helped make this sale really outstanding.The sale attracted many overseas clients as well as clients from East Asia and Hong Kong.

Interest was shown across the board, but especially in the quality diamond items such as Lot 30 a pair of diamond ear studs at 2.10 and 2.20 carats (est. HK$150,000-250,000 / US$19,000-32,000) selling with strong competition at HK$336,000 double the estimate. Lady’s watches also fared well, all sold, the pieces including the star Lot 26, a Harry Winston “Premier Biretrograde” Lady’s diamond wristwatch (est. HK$90,000-120,000 / US$11,000-15,000) sold at HK$144,000. The sale also included a good amount of Colored gem pieces and interesting Jadeite jewelry and carvings. The impressive 56.12 carat rubellite cabochon ring (est. HK$120,000-180,000 / US$15,000-23,000) selling at the same price as the star Lot, indicating there is still a strong interest in rubellite in the market.

With the tremendous success of this sale, Luxeford is setting off at full speed to the upcoming November Sale. It is our pleasure to have you with us and we look forward to seeing you again in November 2012.

Photographs Courtesy of Luxeford Hong Kong Limited

*PROUDLY PRESENT*
LAUNCH BY SILENT SALE

SALE OF JEWELRY AND JADEITE

Luxeford is proud to present a silent auction on the 28th May 2012. Featuring and highlighting a comprehensive range of jewelry, with both jadeite and gemstones in stylish settings. Our Jadeite collections include a pair of cylindrical jadeite bangles of white color and good translucency; a large white jade “Guan Yin” pendant, 70.00 mm by 42.2 mm by 7.40 mm in size and a Dragon Seal for the year of that name. Throughout Chinese history the dragon has been treated with utmost respect and its only permitted symbolic use was by the Emperor. In this day and age this deep tri-colored, beautifully carved Dragon seal represents auspicious, longevity and is a symbol of power and success.

Our gemstone collection includes a nice 56.12 carats Rubellite high dome cabochon ring with intense raspberry color, which shows no indication of treatment; a ruby bead and diamond jewelry set; a unique vivid pink color oval cut kunzite diamond brooch/pendant in scrolling filigree design weighing approximately 91.30 carats, among others. Besides our fine jewels, we are also delighted to present a lady’s Premiere Biretrograde Harry Winston diamond set wristwatch.

Our Jewelry specialists welcome the opportunity to share their market knowledge with you. We would be delighted to meet you to discuss bidding and to provide complimentary and confidential valuations.

INQUIRIES:
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INFORMATION contact us at [email protected]
BIDS for sending absentee bids at [email protected]

VIEWING: 21- 28 May, 9am to 6pm
AUCTION: Monday May 28, 6:00pm

With Compliments from Edmond chan, Head of Jewelry Asia