Icy jadeite, ruby and diaamond 'Snake' bangle. Photo Sotheby's

The icy jadeite bangle of highly translucent celadon tone, rounded to the outside and flattened to the inside, embraced partially by a snake motif pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.20 carats, highlighted by ruby-set eyes, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Bangle diameter, width and thickness approximately 57.28, 11.30 and 8.85mm respectively. Estimate: 150,000 - 200,000 HKD - LOT SOLD. 212,500 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered SJ 48872, dated 6 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