Lot 2078. A magnificent pair of jadeite and diamond ear studs. Estimate HKD 28,000,000 - HKD 38,000,000 (US$3,500,000-4,750,000). Price realised HKD 51,640,000. © Christie’s Images Ltd 2014.

Each set with a thick high-domed jadeite cabochon of very even brilliant emerald green colour and high translucency, to the brilliant-cut diamond gallery, the back enhanced by diamond-set scrolls, mounted in 18k white gold, cabochons approximately 26.41 x 21.81 x 11.08 and 26.40 x 21.92 x 11.61 mm

Accompanied by report no. KJ87412 and KJ87415 dated 3 september 2014 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the cabochons are natural jadeite and no polymer is detected (2)