Antique Jewelry and Art Deco Treasures: Phillips’ New Special Auction in Hong Kong
Phillips is hosting an exceptional jewelry auction in Hong Kong on March 30, 2026. This highly anticipated event will feature pieces of exceptional quality, ranging from antique sets to signature Art Deco creations, much to the delight of an international clientele focused on aesthetics and wealth preservation.
As the setting for this prestigious auction, the company’s headquarters in the vibrant West Kowloon cultural district will host a remarkable selection of items. To allow collectors and connoisseurs to appreciate the finesse of the lots, public exhibitions will be held in advance in Taipei on March 14 and 15, then in Hong Kong from March 23 to 29, offering a unique opportunity to discover the works before the auction.
Historical masterpieces and geometric virtuosity
Several vintage jewels stand out for their historical significance and the excellence of their craftsmanship. Among this season’s highlight lots is a delicate tiara headband, subtly adorned with natural pearls, seed pearls, and diamonds, with an estimate ranging from HK$320,000 to HK$480,000. The architectural aesthetic of the Roaring Twenties is brilliantly represented by a pair of brooch clips set with old-cut diamonds (estimated at HK$240,000 to HK$400,000), as well as by a 1930s openwork brooch, notable for its elegant perforated design (HK$140,000 to 180,000). A sumptuous floral brooch by Retzignac, combining pearls and diamonds, is expected to appeal to connoisseurs with an estimated value of between HK$320,000 and 480,000.
The highlight of the show, however, lies in the pieces of fine jewelry. An impressive scroll-style cuff bracelet, set with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, is estimated at between HK$800,000 and HK$1.8 million. Alongside it is the true centerpiece of this selection: a dazzling bracelet dating from 1931. This precious mosaic combining rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds is valued in the upper range, from HK$800,000 to HK$1.8 million. These creations not only represent a stylistic feat but have also established themselves as true safe-haven assets on the secondary market.
Asia, the global hub for exceptional gemstones
This event takes place within a particularly dynamic and competitive Asian market. As a reminder, the Hong Kong auction organized by Phillips in March 2025 easily surpassed the HK$50 million mark (approximately US$6.4 million), illustrating buyers’ growing appetite for diamonds and colored gemstones. At that previous auction, bidders from more than thirty countries acquired nearly 77% of the lots, confirming the sustained global appeal of sapphires, emeralds, and high-quality diamonds.
An omnichannel experience redesigned for collectors
In conjunction with the in-person auction to be held on the ground floor of the WKCDA Tower (Austin Road West, Kowloon), Phillips is launching an exclusive online auction from March 23 to 31, 2026. Designed to break down barriers, this digital platform offers a carefully curated selection featuring a sculptural chalcedony and diamond ring by Boucheron, a textured gold brooch by Gianmaria Buccellati, and spectacular diamond earrings by Jacob & Co. A rare opportunity for art lovers worldwide to enrich their collections from afar with historic pieces of museum-quality.