Pair of multi-colour jadeite, gem-set and diamond 'Spring and Autumn' brooches. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.

The first brooch set with a jadeite plaque of celadon tone carved as a vase, flower blossoms set with jadeite, icy jadeite, yellow jadeite, ruby, orange sapphire and tsavorite garnet, symbolising 'spring'; the second brooch of similar design with flower blossoms set with jadeite, yellow jadeite, sapphire and coloured sapphire, symbolising 'autumn'; mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, with pendant loop fitting. (2).Jadeite vases approximately 24.36 x 18.35 x 2.40mm and 28.45 x 17.46 x 2.13mm respectively. Estimation 130,000 — 180,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 162,500 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ 63560 and SJ 63561, both dated 17 January 2013, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 08 avr. 2013 - www.sothebys.com