Leading up to the "Jewels and Jadeite" auction by Phillips on November 27, we've curated an expert guide to selecting the finest rubies, diamonds, emeralds, jade and sapphires
PHILLIPS Focus
International auction house Phillips will return to the Mandarin Oriental for a preview of its fall auctions from November 23 to 26, offering a curated series of contemporary art, design, jewellery and watches.
Ahead of the Christmas gifting season, Terry Chu, Head of Jewellery Asia, offers an expert guide on how to identify the best of the best when it comes to collecting fine jewellery in every colour.
Ruby
Ruby is the king of all gemstones. Famous for its vibrant red hue, rubies are particularly popular in Asia for its colour's auspicious connotation in Chinese culture.