A rare early 20th century fancy coloured diamond, diamond and emerald pendant necklace, circa 1910. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

The articulated pendant of pierced design, pavé-set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, set centrally with a fancy vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond, weighing 5.26 carats, between trios of brilliant-cut diamonds and calibré-cut emerald decoration, all suspended from a detachable surmount and necklace of pierced design, millegrain set throughout, diamonds approximately 3.55 carats total pendant length 5.8cm, necklace length 26.6cm. Estimate:  HK$ 2.25 million - 2.75 million ($290,000 – $350,000)

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the diamond is natural, fancy vivid yellow colour and Internally Flawless. Report number 2155467922, dated 03 July 2013.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST - http://www.bonhams.com