A fire opal and diamond ring

The polished fire opal of irregular outline, the foliate claws and setting of stylised floral design, set throughout with rose and brilliant-cut diamonds and diamonds of light brown hue, mounted in 18k blackened gold, opal approximately 30.80 carats, diamonds (excluding brown) approximately 1.30 carats total, ring size 6. Sold for HK$54,000

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com