A SUPERB JADEITE BEAD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Comprising seventy-three jadeite beads of vivid emerald green colour and high translucency, measuring from 8.64 to 10.85 mm, to the marquise-cut diamond clip and clasp weighing 3.02 and 1.48 carats, mounted in 18k white gold, necklace 75.0 cm long - Price Realized: HK$19,367,500 ($2,492,985)

With certificate KJ33857(1-10) dated 17 April 2008 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the beads are natural jadeite and no polymer is detected

With report no. 16315488 dated 18 October 2007 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 3.02 carat diamond is F colour, IF clarity

With report no. 15821066 dated 22 August 2007 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.48 carat diamond is D colour, IF clarity

Christie's. Jewels:The Hong Kong Sale. 28 May 2008