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Lot 566 · Fine Jewellery & Jadeite

By Cartier, Circa 1940

Diamond, Ruby And Sapphire Bee Brooch

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Estimate
HK$300,000–HK$500,000 hammer ≈ $38,687–$64,479
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Jewellery & Jadeite, Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place · 26 November 2014
Record ID
TB-2026-1913745
Record
first seen 24 Jul 2026 · updated 24 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Diamond, Ruby And Sapphire Bee Brooch, BY CARTIER, CIRCA 1940. Bonhams, 26 Nov 2014, lot 566. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1913745.

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From the same sale Fine Jewellery & Jadeite · Nov 2014

LotArtistEstimateResult
A natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace HK$100,000–HK$150,000
A cultured pearl necklace HK$130,000–HK$160,000
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Circa 1960 Diamond Bar Brooch HK$110,000–HK$160,000
A jadeite, diamond and coloured diamond brooch HK$78,000–HK$120,000
A jadeite and diamond pendant, earring and ring suite (3) A jadeite and diamond pendant, earring and ring suite (3) HK$160,000–HK$240,000

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