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The May birthstone, which is connected to the heart chakra, has long been thought to improve vision, bring clarity, offer protection and represent fortune. Emeralds have also been worn by royalty including Cleopatra and the final Inca ruler. They are also a red-carpet favourite of the A-list. They are, after all, a variety of the mineral beryl and get their beautiful green colour from trace amounts of chromium and vanadium, so they are really precious and one of a kind, containing tiny seams and fractures known as “Jardins”, or gardens, which makes them less robust than diamonds, and therefore an unusual choice for engagement rings. However today, emeralds have been a popular option for wedding proposals worldwide. And even for the ones not planning to get on one knee, these green gems sit perfectly in accessorising any outfit and add just the right amount of bling. From necklaces and earrings to rings and bracelets, it’s always a yes for anything emerald. Embark on a voyage to the Emerald City with pieces from Tiffany &amp; Co., Cartier and Chopard.

Green Lit: Green stone-infused pieces of jewellery take over this month

As the days get longer and warmer, it’s time to freshen up your look with some stunning spring and summer jewellery. Whether you’re looking for something fun and playful or elegant and sophisticated, there’s a piece of jewellery out there that’s perfect for you.

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The season calls for statement earrings. Big, bold and colourful, these earrings are perfect for adding a touch of drama to your outfit. Think oversized hoops, tassels and geometric shapes in bright, summery hues. Why not try making waves by layering delicate necklaces of different lengths which can create a beautiful and feminine effect? You can mix and match different styles and textures to create a unique and personal look.
For those who prefer something more understated, delicate bracelets and rings are always in style. Look for dainty chains, bold designs and sparkling gemstones to add a touch of elegance to your outfit.
(Text: Peter Chan)

Summer’s Glimmer: Bold, bright and beautiful jewellery for making a statement for the season

Said to have sublime soothing qualities, aquamarine supposedly not only helps ease anxiety but also bolsters self-belief and instils a sense of inner tranquillity. In classic lore, it was also believed to have a special association with the throat chakra, consequently having an impact on how we communicate, particularly with regard to boosting the confidence of those tasked with public speaking.&nbsp;

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More latterly, fine examples of aquamarine – a relatively moderately priced and widely-available gemstone – have become a regular feature of the accessory collections of many leading jewellery brands, including Cartier, Gubelin and Chopard. Its popularity is partly down to the wide variety of blue hues it comes in, a range almost as broad and vivid as the ocean depths its name commemorates. Over the years, the jewel’s cool blues have wooed many admirers such as Elsie de Wolfe, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.
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(Text: Joseff Musa)

Aquasitions: All about the instant confidence Aquamarine pieces of jewellery bring

Through the ages, many of the finest watchmakers have frequently sought inspiration from the worlds of art and fashion. Typically, this has led to powerful graphic imagery being incorporated into the delightful dial styles of some of the most memorable high-end precision timepieces. At present, numerous such high-concept horological high points merit particular attention.
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First up, there is the third watch in Chopard’s L.U.C Skull One series, an exclusive collection inspired by Día de los Muertos – Mexico’s infamous Day of the Dead festival. Available as a 25-piece limited edition, its bold, high-concept design embodies the marque’s hallmark creativity and innovation, while also remaining a prime example of horological excellence. Its centrepiece is a vivid, pop art-inspired Mexican calavera &#8211; the annual festival’s unmistakable skull motif &#8211; presented in bright flashes of colour and surrounded by a 40mm black beadblasted, DLC-coated stainless-steel case.
In essence, the L.U.C Skull One Calavera Pop Art is a striking blackened stainless-steel watch powered by an exquisite, hand-finished mechanical movement. Defined by its uncompromising and iridescent homage to the Day of the Dead’s timeless rituals, its dial features a transferred skull motif in punchy hues of blue, red, orange, green and yellow, giving the watch an unashamedly non-conformist, pop-art feel.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70403 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801.jpg" alt="Delightful dial styles" width="624" height="601" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801.jpg 624w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-450x433.jpg 450w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-600x578.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-291x280.jpg 291w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-120x116.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-500x482.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-200x193.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hermes_Timepiece_-_Arceau_Wild_rgb-e1679537824801-400x385.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" />
Second up is something of a departure for Hermès, with the forefronting of its new Super H brand hero motif akin to a horological Bat-Signal in the sky above a stunning graphic representation of Paris. The timepiece in question – the Slim d’Hermès Minuit au Faubourg – ably fuses the world of pop art with the French capital’s iconic skyline and is available in two limited edition series, each comprising 24 highly distinct, exquisitely wrought watches. The singular style of the range, meanwhile, is largely derived from a celebrated silk scarf designed in 2014 by Dimitri Rybaltchenko, an award-winning French artist.
On its highly distinctive dial, the Eiffel Tower stands out against a sky streaked with clouds and studded with aventurine stars, while a beam of light (fashioned from Super-LumiNova) projects out from the unmistakable monument. It is surrounded by a hand-drawn, micropainted embodiment of Parisian life, with its multi-layered rendering bestowing a grimy canvas-like finish.
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Equally enchanting is the fourth iteration of Roger Dubuis’ Urban Culture Tribe collection &#8211; the Excalibur Liu Wei Monotourbillon (MT). Keen to make this edition supremely special, the marque granted renowned sculptor and illustrator Liu Wei access to its fabled inner sanctum &#8211; the Manufacture itself. It was within its venerable walls that the much-admired artist set about reinterpreting the astral signature of the iconic Excalibur MT. Opting for a complex composite of multi-coloured lines, Liu delivered a stylised, bustling, digitised statement piece, which reinvented the original Excalibur MT as a beguiling blend of clashing colours and pulsing lights that uniquely captures the modern urban world.
Building on this, the brand then opted to enhance the hour markers with black SuperLuminova, creating a vivid glow-in-the-dark effect, which is most strikingly apparent under UV light. In a further refinement, the Roger Dubuis and Swiss Made logos have been accentuated with powdered SuperLuminova for the first time, an innovation that sees this element of the timepiece shift through three different colour variants &#8211; silver by day, green by night and blue under UV light.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70407 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vacheron_Constantin_rgb-e1679538060800.jpg" alt="Delightful dial styles" width="500" height="627" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vacheron_Constantin_rgb-e1679538060800.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vacheron_Constantin_rgb-e1679538060800-450x564.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" />
Moving on now to something equally engaging for the lady who loves fine timepieces, the Vacheron Constantin Égérie collection, with its eternally elegant embrace of Haute Couture and Haute Horlogerie, was unashamedly conceived as a paean to discerning femininity.
Daintily engraved in the style of Burano lace, the dial of the Égérie Creative Edition sees five enchanting elements expertly superimposed to create a dial of rare distinction. Re-deploying an ancient decorative technique and executed by the marque’s master guillocheur on venerable 100-year-old equipment, the pleated tapisserie motif sits on a silver base, a fine counterpoint to the black enamel.
Commenting on the inspiration for the piece, Christian Selmoni, the brand’s Style and Heritage Director, said: “During the course of Vacheron Constantin’s long history, many of its finest timepieces have been inspired by embroidery and lace motifs, particularly those drawn from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. More recently, lace has inspired our Métiers d&#8217;Art Fabuleux Ornements – French lace timepiece combining guilloché work, Grand Feu enamelling and gem-setting.”
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70399 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cartier_rgb-e1679538133355.jpg" alt="Delightful dial styles" width="500" height="667" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cartier_rgb-e1679538133355.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cartier_rgb-e1679538133355-450x600.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" />
Finally, for this month, we turn to the Moonphase, Skeleton and Flying Tourbillon Pasha de Cartier watches. Developed and produced at the Cartier Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the first of these features a delicate moon-phase movement in the shape of a circle surrounded by a midnight-blue star-strewn planisphere, a striking contrast to the typically bold design of a Pasha de Cartier watch.
(Text: Neil Dolby)

Face Time: Delightful dial styles for discerning haute horology investors and collectors

Just as the embrace of Chinese culture has become one of the fastest-growing phenomena of the 21st century, so too has the Chinese New Year – or the Spring Festival – established itself as an event of truly international proportions. Typically honoured in all of the largest cities around the world, citizens of every nationality now look forward to processions, street dances, and all the paraphernalia traditionally associated with the most important date on the Chinese calendar.&nbsp;
Inevitably, this has not been lost on many of the world’s biggest brands, companies never known to miss out on a commercial opportunity. In particular, luxury precision watchmakers – ever mindful of the value of the Chinese and Hong Kong markets – have celebrated this Rabbit Year with custom limited edition timepieces.
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<figure id="attachment_70037" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70037" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.harrywinston.com/en/products/harry-winston-emerald-collection/harry-winston-emerald-r3/red-satin-emeqhm18rr009" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70037 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Harry-Winston.1-e1677118655442.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="500" height="707" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Harry-Winston.1-e1677118655442.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Harry-Winston.1-e1677118655442-450x636.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70037" class="wp-caption-text">Harry Winston Emerald</figcaption></figure>
Boasting octagonal-shaped cases, the Harry Winston Emerald watch collection features cases crafted in 18-karat white or rose gold. The 18mm models also boast a diamond-set bezel as a nod to the house’s “King of Diamonds” legacy. Available in mother-of-pearl, the dial is crowned with rubies in the form of an emerald cut. The standout from this collection comes with a red, classic alligator leather strap, which is a straight-out nod to traditional CNY festivities.
In celebration of 2023 being the Rabbit Year, IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled&nbsp;its Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition “Chinese New Year”. Housed in an ergonomic 40-millimetre&nbsp;stainless-steel case and featuring a striking burgundy dial and gold-plated hands and applique,&nbsp;a particular highlight is hidden at the back of the watch &#8211; the automatic winding mechanism’s gold-plated oscillating weight in the form of a rabbit.
<figure id="attachment_70038" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70038" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://memorigin.store/products/zodiac-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70038 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Memorigin.1-e1677118819126.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="768" height="576" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Memorigin.1-e1677118819126.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Memorigin.1-e1677118819126-450x338.jpg 450w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Memorigin.1-e1677118819126-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70038" class="wp-caption-text">Memorigin Zodiac Series</figcaption></figure>
The Hong Kong tourbillon brand Memorigin, meanwhile, is honouring its long-term commitment to promoting Chinese traditions through the launch of its Memorigin Zodiac Series. The periphery of the dial is designed in an auspicious fret pattern, while the indices are represented by rubies or blue sapphires. The watch is equipped with a manual-winding tourbillon movement that consists of 155 pieces of subassembly module and 18 jewels. In all, it has 40 hours of power reserve and a vibration frequency of 28,800 oscillations per hour.
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<figure id="attachment_70045" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70045" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-constellation-co-axial-master-chronometer-29-mm-13158292099005" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-70045" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="768" height="576" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-450x338.jpg 450w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-600x450.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-373x280.jpg 373w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-120x90.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-500x375.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-200x150.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/omega-watch-400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70045" class="wp-caption-text">OMEGA Constellation Aventurine</figcaption></figure>
Turning now to the OMEGA Constellation Aventurine, this features dials fashioned from&nbsp;natural Aventurine stone, meaning no two dials are ever alike, with options to choose&nbsp;bezels paved with diamonds or engraved with Roman numerals. The watch also features&nbsp;diamond-set bezels and skeletonised hour and minute hands, as well as dial-matching leather&nbsp;straps in red.
<figure id="attachment_70040" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70040" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://parmigiani.com/en/watches/tonda-pf-xiali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70040 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parmigiani-Fleurier.1-e1677118946558.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="500" height="676" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parmigiani-Fleurier.1-e1677118946558.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parmigiani-Fleurier.1-e1677118946558-450x608.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70040" class="wp-caption-text">Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Xiali Calendar</figcaption></figure>
For its part, Parmigiani Fleurier has gone full-on Chinese with the launch of its Tonda PF Xiali Calendar, with its offer of a precision take on the Chinese calendar over the long haul said to be a world first. In order to deliver on this, the watch conceals an extremely sophisticated mechanism within an all-new movement – the Calibre PF008 &#8211; which facilitates the display of classical Chinese characters. As the Chinese calendar is not cyclical, the complication is mechanically programmed and extends across 12 years via an intricate cam system.
For its part, TUDOR has debuted new versions of its Black Bay line in steel and yellow gold with a fixed bezel. These Black Bay 31, 36, 39 and 41 S&amp;G models, as they are known, proffer a unique aesthetic with their T-curved cases intermittently highlighted with polished yellow gold sections. Fitted with Manufacture Calibres, including reference MT5201, one of the marque’s new family of movements, these models are said to be at the very cutting edge of technical watchmaking refinement.
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<figure id="attachment_70046" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70046" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/ww/en/collections/metiers-d-art/86073-000p-b932.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70046 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="768" height="416" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148-450x244.jpg 450w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148-600x325.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70046" class="wp-caption-text">Vacheron Constantin Metiers d&#8217;Art &#8211; The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac</figcaption></figure>
Rounding off this month’s selection, Vacheron Constantin is looking to boost its appeal to the mainland and Hong Kong Haute horology aficionados and collectors by offering a customised rabbit-motif limited edition of its Métiers d’Art &#8211; The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac range for the Rabbit Year. The iconic representations appear on the dials and have to be etched directly into the metal, with&nbsp;the pattern remaining semi-embedded while standing out from its gold base thanks to a subtle array of accentuating reliefs designed to create an engaging depth effect.
(Text: Joseff Musa)

Spring Time – Stylistic Watches are a Motif for all the 365 Days

Humans have long had an affinity with the animal kingdom. The elements of nature and the symbolic motifs of our world’s magnificent beasts and critters have long been adopted in glyphs, folklore and art throughout the ages.
The world of haute joaillerie is also no stranger to mother nature’s wild side. Fostering bold, whimsical and one-of-a-kind designs to wear and behold, these decorative feral figures are worn as more than just an embellishment to charm onlookers – they are adornments that symbolise one’s spirit and personality.

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Among the myriad of animal-inspired jewellery that has slinked out of the jungle, craftsmanship remains at the centre of these intricate jewellery designs. Take for example Cartier’s iconic Panthère Collection and Chopard’s dynamic Red Carpet Collection, creations that combine nature and fine art.
In this photo:
<ol>
<li>Panthere de cartier ring</li>
<li>Fred Ombre Feline bracelet</li>
<li>Harry Winston Black Necked Crane brooch</li>
<li>Buccellati Animalier Eagle brooch</li>
<li>Buccellati Animalier Rabbit brooch</li>
<li>Boucheron Fuzzy The Leopard Cat ring</li>
<li>Chaumet Les Ciels de Chaumet brooch</li>
<li>Tiffany &amp; Co. Schlumberger Ibex brooch</li>
<li>Chopard Red Carpet Collection ring</li>
</ol>
(Text: Roberliza Eugenio)

Wild Appeal: Enticing animal-themed jewellery

There’s no stronger way to make a statement than to adorn your neck with a stunning, sparkling necklace. Whether it’s a thick choker-style design like Bulgari’s Mediterranean Queen necklace, open-worked creations like Van Cleef &amp; Arpels’ Trésor Astral number or dangling dazzlers like Chanel’s Allure Céleste necklace, there are attention-grabbing bejewelled bijouterie for every special occasion.

To ensure your statement necklace does all the talking, opting for the right neckline is key. Strapless, off-the-shoulder or v-neck gowns or tops are a must when it comes to showing off your chosen accessory to perfection. Avoid clashing with strong patterns or detailing. Rather, monochromatic ensembles can pair perfectly with a strong necklace, provided that it is form-fitting and one colour throughout. However you choose to match your stunning piece of jewellery, with these gorgeous creations, all eyes are sure to be on you.
In the photos:
<ol>
<li>Van Cleef &amp; Arpels&nbsp;Trésor Astral</li>
<li>Graff New Dawn</li>
<li>Buccellati&nbsp;Étoilée</li>
<li>Bulgari Mediterranean Queen</li>
<li>Harry Winston Blue Python</li>
<li>Chanel Allure Céleste</li>
<li>Gübelin Dancing Dunes&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
(Text: Tenzing Thondup)
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Neck’s Best Thing: Stunning décolleté dazzlers for this season’s soirées

A remarkable discovery of one of the largest and most valuable blue diamonds in the world was recently unearthed and will be gracing the auction block at Sotheby&#8217;s Hong Kong this month. With much excitement expected to ensue, the De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond, mined in 2021 in the Cullinan Mine in South Africa (one of the few sources in the world for extremely rare blue diamonds), is expected to captivate the crowd with its astonishing colour, cut, clarity and carat.
<figure id="attachment_65359" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-65359" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-65359" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The-DeBeers-Cullinan-Blu-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world.png" alt="The DeBeers Cullinan Blu The most beautiful and expensive blue diamonds in the world gafencu" width="700" height="466"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-65359" class="wp-caption-text">The DeBeers Cullinan Blu, photo courtesy of Sotheby&#8217;s</figcaption></figure>
Weighing at 15.10-carat, the internally flawless, fancy vivid blue diamond will be presented to bidders on&nbsp;27 April as a single-lot auction with an estimated value of more than US$48 million (HK$380 million).&nbsp;In the spirit of admiring this scintillating azure hue, we look back at some of the most beautiful and expensive blue diamonds that have captured the attention and heart of collectors and the world over time.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hope Diamond (US$250 million)
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The Hope Diamond, which also goes by several aliases such as,&nbsp;Le Bijou du Roi (The King&#8217;s Jewel),&nbsp;Le bleu de France (The French Blue), and the Tavernier Blue, is one of the most famous jewels in the world.&nbsp;Its origin dates back almost four centuries – possibly from India – and is one of the earliest mentioned blue diamonds.
Weighing at an outstanding 45.52-carat, it is classified as a type IIb diamond with a fancy dark grayish-blue clarity. The diamond had several prominent owners – which explains its name nicknames – and was well travelled before finally settling in the hands of&nbsp;American luxury jeweller Harry Winston in 1949. Almost decade later, the New York-based jeweller donated the gem to&nbsp;the National Museum of Natural History in the United States, where it remains as a permanent exhibition for all to admire.
The Blue Heart Diamond (US$60million)
The Blue Heart is a 30.62-carat, heart shape, brilliant-cut, fancy deep blue diamond that was found at the Premier Mine in South Africa in 1908, and obtained by French jeweller Pierre Cartier. It is approximately two-thirds the size of the Hope Diamond and one of the most popular blue diamonds known to the world. After several exchange of hands, the stone was sold to American business woman, socialite and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather by previous owner American luxury jewellery Harry Winston. Merriweather was the last private owner of the diamond,&nbsp;who gifted the gem to the National Gem Collection in 1964.&nbsp;
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Oppenhiemer Blue Diamond (US$58million)
<figure id="attachment_65355" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-65355" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-65355" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2.png" alt="Oppenheimer Blue' Diamond Sells at Auction for $57.5 Million The most beautiful and expensive blue diamonds in the world gafencu" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2.png 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-450x300.png 450w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-600x399.png 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-421x280.png 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-120x80.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-500x333.png 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-200x133.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oppenheimer-Blue-Diamond-Sells-at-Auction-for-57.5-Million-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-2-400x266.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-65355" class="wp-caption-text">Oppenheimer Blue Diamond, photo courtesy of Christie&#8217;s</figcaption></figure>
The Oppenheimer Blue Diamond is a sensational coloured diamond ring set with a 14.62-carat fancy vivid blue rectangular-cut diamond, flanked by a pair of trapeze-shaped diamond. In the summer of 2016, it broke the record of most expensive expensive blue diamond ever sold at auction after an intense budding war that consequently ended with the ring going under the hammer for a whopping US$58 million, setting a new auction record for he most expensive blue diamond. Its name derives in honor of Sir&nbsp;Philip Oppenheimer, the man who previously controlled the De Beers Mining Company.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The Blue moon of Josephine (US$48.5 million)
The Blue Moon of Josephine, previously known as the Blue Moon Diamond of South African origin, smashed records in 2015 for world auction price-per-carat for a diamond or gemstone at Sotheby’s Geneva. Selling for over US$4 million per carat, the cushion-shaped fancy vivid blue 12.03-carat diamond exchanged hands at a record-setting price of US$48.5 million. The winning bidder, none other than Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau, renamed the gem after his daughter, Josephine. The sale came just one day&nbsp;after the businessman purchased a rare 16.08-carat pink diamond for US$28.5 million.
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Apollo Blue Diamond (US$41.3 million)
<figure id="attachment_65361" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-65361" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-65361" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu.png" alt="Apollo Blue Diamond The most beautiful and expensive blue diamonds in the world gafencu" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu.png 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-450x300.png 450w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-600x399.png 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-421x280.png 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-120x80.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-500x333.png 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-200x133.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apollo-Blue-Diamond-The-most-beautiful-and-expensive-blue-diamonds-in-the-world-gafencu-400x266.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-65361" class="wp-caption-text">Apollo Blue Diamond, photo courtesy of Sotheby&#8217;s</figcaption></figure>
The Apollo Blue is a Fancy Vivid Blue, 14.54-carat, Internally Flawless, Type IIB diamond earring that arrived at the auction block of Sotheby&#8217;s Geneva in 2017 as a pair to the The Artemis Pink, a Fancy Intense Pink, 16.00-carat, VVS2 clarity, Type IIA earring. Together, they were billed as the most valuable pair of diamond earrings every to appear at auction. According to the auction house, both are amongst the purest of all diamonds, with &#8220;an alluring limpidity&#8221;. In 2017, an anonymous buyer outbid the crowd, exchanging the stones for US$42.1 million for the Apollo Blue and US$15.3 million for the Artemis Pink, and renamed them “The Memory of Autumn Leaves” and “The Dream of Autumn Leaves”.&nbsp;
Mouawad Blue Diamond (US$40 million)
Once known as the Tereshchenko diamond, named after the prominent Russian family of the same name that once owned this Fancy Blue 49.92-carat jewel. It is the largest blue diamond in the world, following the Hope Diamond. While the precise location and date of which it was mined remains unknown, it is&nbsp;believed to be of Indian origin. It was first sold in 1916 prior to the Russian revolution and last sold at Christie&#8217;s Geneva to Saudi-Arabian dealer Robert Mouawad for US4.6 million, the highest price ever paid for a diamond at auction. It was then that the stone was rechristened as the Mouawad Blue Diamond.
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In China, and a lot of other Asian nations, red is the most auspicious shade of all. Whether you&#8217;re going with the festive mood or prepping for Valentine&#8217;s Day, there is no better way to flaunt the lucky, lovely vermilion than with these fine red-hued, high jewellery creations.

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In the photos: David Morris Rubia necklace;&nbsp;Garrard and Company High Jewellery earrings;&nbsp;Cartier Phaan ring and Les Oiseaux Libérés earrings; Piaget Extraordinary Lights ring;&nbsp;Harry Winston Dual Hearts ring;&nbsp;Valani Atelier x Gemfields Vela earrings;&nbsp;Chopard Paradise Collection ring;&nbsp;Lydia Courteille One of a Kind La Vie en Rose earrings;&nbsp;Graff ruby and diamond ring.

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