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While translucent diamonds have long been considered elegant and eminently desirable, their multicoloured counterparts have oft been decried as vulgar, trashy and, all together, the kind of gems no truly sophisticated girl would ever acknowledge as even a nodding acquaintance, let alone a best friend. Such, indeed, was the received wisdom, but – whisper it not – this supposedly time-honoured truth is now more than a little out of date.
<figure id="attachment_47722" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47722" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-47722" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cartier-Magnitude-Equinoxe-necklace-with-yellow-diamond.jpg" alt="" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cartier-Magnitude-Equinoxe-necklace-with-yellow-diamond.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cartier-Magnitude-Equinoxe-necklace-with-yellow-diamond-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cartier-Magnitude-Equinoxe-necklace-with-yellow-diamond-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cartier-Magnitude-Equinoxe-necklace-with-yellow-diamond-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cartier-Magnitude-Equinoxe-necklace-with-yellow-diamond-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-47722" class="wp-caption-text">Cartier Magnitude Equinoxe necklace with yellow diamond</figcaption></figure>
Over the past few years, colour-free diamonds have gradually lost ground to their tinted brethren, with the pastel tones of the latter becoming ever more keenly sought out by gem-loving gentlefolk across the globe. Indeed, far from being inferior to their colour-free cousins, the rarity of these hue-imbued variants renders them far more valuable, with their per carat worth actually several times higher.
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The belated recognition of this has seen jewellery aficionados across the world become voracious collectors of coloured diamonds. Indeed, according to Knight Frank, the global property consultancy (which also publishes an annual guide to luxury investment trends), demand for multi-spectrum sparklers has surged by some 113% over the last 10 years.
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Explaining this worldwide taste turnaround, Lily Leung, founding chair of the Asia Fancy Color Diamond Association, said: “For many, it’s now comparable to choosing to buy either a black-and-white or a colour TV. Ultimately, multi-hued diamonds are just more dramatic and offer more choice for customers.”
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As to which colour of gemstone is the most keenly sought out, well, while pink and blue diamonds both have their proponents, it is the red varietal that is by far the most precious. In fact, only 20-30 sumptuously scarlet specimens have ever been uncovered, making carmine-mining just about the most profitable pastime known to personkind.
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

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Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction is taking place in Hong Kong on 3 April. Whether an avid jewellery collector or a gem connoisseur, this one’s a bidding war that you can’t afford to miss. Here we spotlight on five exquisite pieces that – in our opinion – are worth fighting for.
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Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Brooch, Van Cleef &amp; Arpels 
Lot 1778
A classic bejewelled brooch in Van Cleef &amp; Arpels’ signature extravagant style, the piece is estimated to fetch between HK$2,200,000-2,800,000. A beautiful swan in 18-carat gold, it features brilliant-cut diamonds with ruby feathers and an emerald eye, all brought to life by Van Cleef &amp; Arpels’ exquisite craftsmanship, and is signed by the haute joaillerie maison.
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Fancy Blue Diamond and Diamond Ring 
Lot 1776
As gem connoisseurs would be only too aware, blue diamonds happen to be the most-sought after diamond category after red diamonds. So it should come as no surprise that this beautiful ring starring a fancy blue diamond worth 14.18 carats is estimated to go under the gavel at anywhere between HK$46,200,000 and HK$60,000,000. The surrounding bezel of pink diamonds mounted in platinum and 18-carat pink gold adds to the supreme value of the piece.
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Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring 
Lot 1621
With the craze for yellow diamonds on the rise, this exquisite ring – which boasts a brilliant-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 15.69 carats as its centrepiece – will probably be snapped up only after a closely contested battle. Add to that the two heart-shaped GIA-certified D-colour diamonds each weighing 1.01 carats, and the platinum and 18-carat yellow gold real estate of the ring, and we have a big scorer that’s estimated to fetch between HK$5,500,000-6,500,000.
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Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, Cartier 
Lot 1505
Featuring six prancing diamond horses created out of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, with emerald eyes, this Cartier bracelet is expected to fetch anything between HK$320,000-480,000. Set in 18-carat white gold and 165mm long, this one’s sure to gallop to glory in the auction ring.
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Diamond and Gem Set Necklace, Dior 
Lot 1628
With a sizeable pear-shaped diamond worth 5.82 carats as its central anchor, this link chain necklace is a floral affair with coloured gemstones including rubies, sapphires, yellow sapphires, pink sapphires and emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted on 18-carat white gold. Signed and case-stamped by Dior, this fetching piece is estimated to bring around HK$950,000-1,800,000.
To check out the full catalogue of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction, click <a href="http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2018/magnificent-jewels-and-jadeite-hk0790.html">here</a>.
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

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