A pair of semi-translucent intense green jadeite and diamond earrings. Photo Bonhams

The earrings each formed with an articulated line of two bars connected by an oval link, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, terminating in a semi-translucent intense green tapered jadeite plaque, measuring approximately 47.8 x 14.7 x 3.78mm, mounted in 18k white gold, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.66 carats in total, earring length 7.7cm. Lot 733. Sold for HK$ 350,000 (€40,253)

Accompanied by a certificate from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the selected jadeite plaque is natural and no resin was detected. Report number SJ 41345, dated 9 Feb 2012

BONHAMS. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE, 26 May 2012 14:00 HKT, HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY