Moltenore participates in Tiancheng International's Auctions in Hong Kong biannually.
Spring Auctions May 2019
24th-28th May Preview
Tiancheng International 30/F Bank of China Tower 1 Garden Road, Central Hong Kong
On the left:
Lot 186 Exceptional Ruby and Diamond Ring Sold for HK$23,040,000
Invitation to the Cocktail Reception
Being involved with Tiancheng International Auctions since 2013, we usually get our catalogs issued gratis.
For this event, we received our parcel via mail around a month before the event. It comes with a postcard invitation to the cocktail reception, the summarized price list and the highly anticipated full auction catalog.
Auction Catalog
The auction catalog only shows the best side of the jewellery we are interested in buying. By analysing Tiancheng's valuation, it give us a good indication on the extent the gemtone may differ when seen in person. This is often due to colour saturation or the cutting of the gemstone in pictures. At certain angles, a gem can appear to have less extinction.
Preview & Cocktail Reception
The jewellery auction preview is held for 3 days before the actual auction. Most of the time, serious buyers would make the trip to personally inspect the pieces. Aspects such as luster, cutting and inclusion are not visible in the catalog pictures, so this is an important check process especially for big ticket items.
The best jadeite luster is described as having water dripping out it the stone.
On the left:
Jadeite Necklace, Bangle and Ring
Investments
Ruby and Diamond Ring. This impressive piece was sold for HK$23,040,000. Featuring a 20.09carats Mozambique Pigeon's Blood Unheated Ruby, this piece was formally auctioned at 2013 Autumn Auctions and sold for HK$15,930,000.
Within 6 years, the prices have increased by HK$7 million. This is the reason why experienced buyers only buy investment grade jewellery. And very often, auctions are the only way to acquire them.
Upcoming at Sotheby's!
We are extremely excited to announce that we will be a part of Sotheby's Hong Kong Autumn Auctions; Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite.
We have consigned a 8.24 carat Round Brilliant Diamond adorned with 13 Tsavorites and 15 smaller diamonds. While the auction will be held on 7th October in Hong Kong, the Singapore travelling exhibition will be on 14th - 15th September at The Regent Hotel.
1) Don't forget about the buyer's premium!
They may go up to 20% depending on which auction houses.
2) Always check the gemstone in person during travelling or pre-exhibitions.
Never buy solely based on an image. Pictures only show the best side of the gemstone.
3) Always examine coloured gems in a variety of lighting (Daylight and Yellow Light).
4) Always cross refer prices with similar past auction results.
Check with various auction houses, i.e. Sotheby's, Christies
Some of our Past Consigned Jewellery
2015 SPRING AUCTIONS ( JEWELLERY AND JADEITE )
Lot 110 Group of Jewellery Sold for: HK$76,000
Auction Estimate:
HK$50,000 - 80,000
US$6,400 - 10,300
The first ring features a cushion-shaped padparadscha sapphire weighing 2.74 carats GIA report numbered 5196504808 stating that it is natural, Pinkish Orange colour, of Madagascan origin, with indication of heat treatment. It is decorated with rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.85 carats.
EGL report numbered EGL5550260528, dated 25 September 2013, stating that the 2.74 carat sapphire is natural, Bright Orange Red colour.
Lot 138 Group of Colourless Jadeite, White Jade, Gem-Set and Diamond Jewellery Sold for: HK$76,700
Auction Estimate:
HK$35,000 - 50,000
US$4,500 - 6,400
The first pendant carved as a fortune melon, set with a translucent jadeite of celadon colour, suffused deep emerald green patches, to a surmount decorated with a circular-cut garnet and circular-cut diamonds; the second pendant carved as a peapod, to a surmount decorated with circular-cut rubies and diamonds
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports numbered SJ112475-SJ112476, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'; reports numbered SJ112478-SJ112480, dated 17 March 2015, stating that the nephrite jades are natural.
2013 AUTUMN AUCTIONS ( JEWELLERY AND JADEITE )
Lot 357
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring Sold for: HK$330,400
Auction Estimate:
HK$280,000 - 340,000
US$37,000 - 44,000
Designed as a flower, centring on a radiant-cut diamond weighing 5.02 carats within a circular-cut yellow diamond surround, the petals set by rose-cut pear-shaped diamonds with diamond-set rim, to a textured gold shank. Mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 7.
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2145306399 dated 23 January 2012, stating that the 5.02 carat diamond is Fancy Light Yellow colour, VVS1 clarity.
Lot 355
Chrysoberyl, Colour Diamond and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Sold for HK$49,560
Auction Estimate:
HK$40,000 - 60,000
US$5,200 - 7,800
Suspending a circular openwork pendent set with circular-cut diamonds, accented by round-shaped chrysoberyl and vari-shaped orange-coloured diamonds, completed by a diamond spectacle-set neckchain. Mounted in 18 karat white gold. Length approximately 45.5cm.