Exquisite jewels and rare watches from Phillips make top-drawer gifts

For successful bidders, Christmas will come early on November 26 and 27 at the Jewels and Jadeite Auction and Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN respectively Since it symbolises energy, passion, power, and a zest for life, Lot 606, a 1.44-carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, estimated at HK$200,000 to 280,000, should be among your top picks The exquisite beauty and vivid colour of the sapphire long regarded as the stone of wisdom, love and commitment are captured in Lot 603, a 342-carat Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring estimated at HK$590,000 to 750,000, making it a treasure to bid for.

Since 'a diamond is forever', profess your love with Lot 623, a pair of Fancy Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond and Diamond Pendent Earrings with an estimate of HK$1,500,000 to 1,800,000 For gentlemen, Phillips' offering of collectable watches are second to none Fresh to the auction market is Lot 834, a Patek Philippe very fine and rare white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and inverted date numerals.

Another Patek Philippe that is even rarer is Lot 919, an extremely fine, large, rare and elegant yellow gold "Cathedral" minute repeating wristwatch with enamel dial, box and certificate of origin. . Source