Heritage Auctions is set to stage its first combined Fine Jewellery and Timepieces Signature Auction in Hong Kong on June 15, marking the auction house’s latest expansion in Asia’s luxury collectibles market.

The inaugural sale brings together jewellery and watches under a single auction platform in Hong Kong, reflecting Heritage’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the region and engage a broader base of collectors and consignors. The company has previously established a foothold in Asia through auctions spanning categories such as coins, currency, art and luxury collectibles.

Among the jewellery highlights are untreated Colombian emeralds, including a 3.11-carat emerald set in a platinum ring and a separate 4.72-carat Colombian emerald ring, both positioned as rare offerings due to the absence of clarity enhancement. The sale also features a platinum necklace showcasing more than 14 carats of padparadscha sapphires, a 10.50-carat Burma sapphire ring, and several notable diamond lots, including a 3.01-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond.

The timepieces section includes luxury watches from brands such as Rolex, De Bethune and Harry Winston, alongside independent watchmaker Qian GuoBiao, underscoring the auction’s focus on high-value collectible horology.

According to Heritage Auctions, the launch of the combined jewellery and watch event represents a natural extension of its long-term investment in Asian markets and follows continued efforts to build relationships with regional collectors. The company has also expanded its on-the-ground presence in the region through initiatives including its Tokyo office.

For the jewellery trade, the Hong Kong auction highlights the continued importance of Asia as a destination for rare gemstones, exceptional diamonds and premium timepieces. It also reflects the increasing convergence of jewellery and watch collecting within the global luxury auction ecosystem, where demand for investment-grade pieces remains resilient.