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Wenhao Yu, Sotheby’s deputy chairman for jewellery in Asia, sits down with JNA to talk about various initiatives to expand the auction house’s reach in the Asian market.
Wenhao Yu
Sapphire and diamond ring
A pair of sapphire and diamond earrings
A 10.64-carat fancy vivid purplish-pink internally flawless diamond ring
Jadeite brooch by Anna Hu
‘Dunhuang Pipa’ necklace by Anna Hu
‘The Spectacular’ 88.22-carat oval diamond
Demand for valuable jewellery pieces remains solid in Asia, according to Wenhao Yu, deputy chairman for jewellery in Asia at Sotheby’s. The challenge however lies in meeting the needs of a more discerning clientele through multipronged strategies.
JNA: How did the fine jewellery sector perform in 2019?
Wenhao Yu: We continue to witness high demand for rare jewellery pieces among Asian collectors. In 2019, demand was strong for exceptional colourless diamonds such as an 88.22-carat oval brilliant diamond, which fetched US$13.8 million at one of our auctions. Rare, top-quality fancy colour diamonds are still highly sought after, with the blue, pink and...
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