A fire opal and diamond ring

Set with a marquise-shaped rose-cut fire opal, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, to open-work shoulders of foliate design, mounted in platinum, opal approximately 7.50 carats, diamonds approximately 1.10 carats total, ring size 6¼. Sold for HK$48,000

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