Christie's said on Tuesday its Magnificent Jewellery auction in Hong Kong achieved its best season ever in Asia, as the Asian market continues to grow and position itself as a major centre in the international world of auctions.



The sale totaled close to $89.5 million, with 80% sold by lot and 89% sold by value.



“With $110 million changing hands in two days, we have just concluded our best season for jewelry and watches in Asia," Vickie Sek, Director of the Jewellery and Jadeite Department, Christie’s Asia said in a statement.



During the sale, a pair of D-color Golconda diamonds, "The Imperial Cushions," achieved a world record price of $200,000 per carat.