A jadeite jade necklace. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

comprising twenty-five graduated jadeite jade beads, measuring approximately 16.0 to 9.9mm., completed by an oval cabochon jadeite clasp; clasp mounted in fourteen karat gold; length: 15 1/2in. Sold for US$ 110,500 (€79,991)

Accompanied by Mason Kay report #120703-1, 1a & 1b, dated July 3, 2012, stating: three of the beads tested are natural jadeite jade, no dye or polymer detected, "A" jade.

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 15 Oct 2012 - www.bonhams.com