Lot 1664. Pair of fine translucency bright emerald green jadeite and diamond earclips. Estimate 850,000 — 1,100,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,900,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.

Each centring on a bright emerald green oval jadeite cabochon of fine translucency, surrounded by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 13.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Cabochons approximately 18.45 x 15.81 x 7.50mm and 18.57 x 15.79 x 7.07mm respectively.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ57111 and KJ57112, dated 27 January 2011, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 Apr 2011