Lot 555
A Conch Pearl and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, and a Pair of Matching of Earrings
Sold
HK$937,500
Est HK$800,000 - HK$1,000,000
Live Auction
JEWELS AND JADEITE
Description

• (Necklace) Twenty-six conch pearls, totalling approximately 20.60 carats (Earrings) Six conch pearls, totalling approximately 5.25 carats
• Decorated by pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, altogether approximately 41.80 carats
• 18 karat white gold
• (Conch pearls, based on random testing) GIA report, natural saltwater pearls, no indications of treatment.
• 附 美國 GIA 證書
Convertible to tiara
• Length approximately 385mm

Tiaras were exclusively made for royals and women from noble families in the past, but it gradually transformed into a hair accessory for evening occasions and is worn by socialites and commoners. In recent years, it has become a popular form of bridal jewellery. At Phillips Hong Kong inaugural sale, an antique necklace which was also a tiara was sold for five times its low estimate. Indeed, many antique tiaras are convertible to necklaces, allowing the lady to adapt its versatile design depending on the time and type of events they are attending. This demi-parure is designed with the very same concept.

古代的皇冠只為皇室人員或貴族而設計,但漸漸趨向普及,後來名嫒或一般百姓都能將皇冠當成一種頭飾佩戴。時至今日,皇冠更變成了大受歡迎的婚禮珠寶。富藝斯在香港進行的首個珠寶拍場中呈獻了一個可轉換成項鏈的古董皇冠, 最後以低估價五倍成交。事實上很多古董皇冠都可以轉換成華麗的項鏈,讓女士可因應場合選擇造型,這套珠寶的設計也是以此為概念。