The Emerald and Diamond Palmette Necklace
The Emerald and Diamond Palmette Necklace

A palm for Christie’s

Christie’s has two exceptional pieces in view of Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong.
Well in advance, but with the certainty to make headlines: Christie’s is preparing an auction of Magnificent Jewels on 30 May in Hong Kong with the announcement of two outstanding pieces. The first is The Emerald and Diamond “Palmette ‘Necklace. The series was created by the designer Edmond Chin to Boghossian, where he became creative director. the necklace has a delicate pattern in multiple palm emeralds, alternating with white diamonds. The green stones palm shape are 11. The estimate for this piece of great value is between 3.6 and 5 million dollars. The second piece announced is Jonker V. It is a diamond that is part of a legendary collection created by a large stone of 726 carats, discovered by Jacob Jonker.
When it was brought to light, January 17, 1934, was the fourth largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered. The stone was later purchased by Diamond Corporation, a company owned by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. In 1935 the stone was purchased by Harry Winston and then displayed during the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. In the raw state the Jonker was cut, examined, and then divided into 13 pieces worked. Jonker in the auction is, in fact, the number 5. It has a kind emerald cut and weighs 25.27 carats. Federico Graglia

Il diamante Jonker V
Il diamante Jonker V

The Emerald and Diamond  Palmette Necklace
The Emerald and Diamond Palmette Necklace
The Emerald and Diamond  Palmette Necklace, particolare
The Emerald and Diamond Palmette Necklace, particolare

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