A magnificent jadeite bead and star ruby necklace. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010

Comprising fifty-one jadeite beads of even vivid emerald green colour and glassy translucency, measuring from 9.80 to 11.18 mm, to the star ruby clasp weighing 8.80 carats, mounted in 18k rose gold, necklace 62.5 cm long - Est. HK$50,000,000 - HK$80,000,000 Price Realized HK$56,660,000

Accompanied by report no. KJ48492(1-8) dated 25 March 2010 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the beads are natural jadeite and no polymer is detected

老坑玻璃種翡翠珠鍊（51顆9.80-11.18毫米）

Christie's. Jewels: The Hong Kong Sale. 1 June 2010. Hong Kong www.christies.com