Christie’s Asia, with its flagship Hong Kong auctions has grossed annual sales of US$163mn for fine jewelry in 2010. In particular, collectors from Mainland China have become a formidable force as they bid enthusiastically on many top pieces, displaying a continued passion for jadeite and growing connoisseurship of “Western” jewelry, according to the auction house. Christie’s International has also had…
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