Fine pair of jadeite 'Leaf' and diamond pendent earrings - Photo Sotheby's

Each suspending a carved jadeite leaf of highly translucent intense emerald green colour, to a surmount set with a cluster of pear-shaped diamonds, joined by brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 4.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Leaf approximately 34.28 x 15.51 x 4.86mm and 33.81 x 15.52 x 5.00mm respectively. Estimation: 3,900,000 - 5,000,000 HKD

NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 73635, dated 8 June 2012, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 09 oct. 2012 www.sothebys.com