Christie’s Reveals Highlights of the Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Spring Auction
Led by a Kashmir Sapphire Ring and Burmese Ruby Ring, Reflecting Continued Momentum in the Asian Market

Following its remarkable performance across Asia throughout 2025, Christie’s is set to present the highly anticipated Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Spring Live Auction on May 26, 2026. The sale will feature more than 100 exceptional pieces of fine jewelry, including signed jewels from renowned maisons, rare gemstones, and pieces with distinguished provenance, reflecting sustained demand from collectors both within Asia and internationally.

The auction will showcase highly sought-after jadeite jewelry, exceptional colored gemstones, rare colored and colorless diamonds, and iconic creations from leading jewelry houses. This spring sale represents the finest in high jewelry craftsmanship, rarity, artistry, and heritage.

Jadeites

One of the major highlights of this spring auction is the presentation of extraordinary jadeite jewelry, deeply rooted in Asian cultural heritage and long revered as a symbol of virtue, prosperity, and longevity.

This distinguished collection features jadeite jewels of exceptional translucency and color, led by a jadeite bead necklace set with rubies and diamonds, an intricately designed jadeite pendant necklace, an exceptional jadeite bangle, and two jadeite pendant necklaces. These pieces not only reflect the enduring cultural significance of jadeite in Asia, but also reaffirm Christie’s expertise in sourcing and presenting the finest quality jadeite jewelry.

Coloured Gemstones

Rare and exceptional colored gemstones remain a cornerstone of Christie’s jewelry auctions, further highlighting the company’s expertise and leadership in this category.

Leading the collection are a 13.95-carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring and a 15.07-carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring, each distinguished by its prestigious origin, remarkable color, and rarity.

Additional highlights include:

• A 15.17-carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
• Burmese star ruby and diamond earrings
• A Burmese star ruby ring set with colored and colorless diamonds

Together, these pieces demonstrate the diversity and outstanding quality of the auction offerings.

The collection also features captivating Colombian emerald and diamond earrings, admired for their vivid green hue and exceptional transparency, as well as two Paraíba tourmaline and diamond rings, reflecting the continued demand among top collectors for rare colored gemstones.

Coloured and Colourless Diamonds

The auction also presents a carefully curated and highly valuable collection of diamonds, one of the most enduring categories in the global jewelry market.

Highlights include:

• A 1.78-carat fancy purplish red diamond brooch, SI2 clarity
• An 8.88-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond ring, VS1 clarity
• A 6.28-carat fancy orangy pink diamond ring, VS2 clarity

These pieces reflect the enduring popularity of colored diamonds, celebrated for their unique hues and exceptional color saturation.

Jewellery from Renowned Houses

This season also sees the return of exceptional signed jewels from leading jewelry maisons, each treasured for its rarity, artistic excellence, and historical significance. These works continue to be celebrated for their influence on the evolution of high jewelry design.

Highlights include:

• An Art Deco “Tutti Frutti” multi-gem bracelet by Cartier, an iconic piece representing the maison’s pioneering use of carved gemstones and its profound influence on early 20th-century decorative styles
• A multi-gem necklace and brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, exemplifying timeless elegance
• A sculptural brooch from Cindy Chao’s “Feather” collection, showcasing the technical mastery and craftsmanship of contemporary high jewelry

Together, these signed jewels reflect the ongoing dialogue between master craftsmanship of the past and modern creative innovation.

Christie’s Celebrates 40 Years in Asia

In 2026, Christie’s, the world’s leading art and luxury business, celebrates its 40th anniversary in Asia.

Over the past four decades, Christie’s has established itself as one of the region’s premier auction houses, achieving numerous world-record sales for important collectibles and prestigious collections. The company has also driven business expansion across Asia while pioneering digital innovations that have transformed the collecting experience and strengthened connections with the global art world.

To commemorate this milestone, Christie’s will present a year-long program of auctions, exhibitions, and special events dedicated to art and luxury. Further details will be announced throughout the year.

Hong Kong Luxury Week Spring 2026

Live Auctions

• 22 May | Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau Part V – The Final Part
• 25 May | Handbags & Accessories
• 26 May | Magnificent Jewels
• 27–28 May | Important Watches: Featuring “Kronos: Titans of Time”, “The Eternity” and “The Chronicle” Collections

Public Previews

• 8–11 May | Geneva – Important Watches
• 8–13 May | Geneva – Magnificent Jewels
• 12–13 May | Shanghai
• 16–17 May | Macau – Important Watches
• 21–27 May | Hong Kong

Please note that preview schedules are subject to change. Advance registration is recommended.