A jadeite and diamond floral brooch

Designed as a spray of flowers and foliage with a nestling bird, the largest flower, two smaller leaves and bird carved from highly translucent jadeite of a rich emerald green material, the remaining flower of brown jadeite, complemented by stamen and stalk diamond detail, mounted in 18k white gold, length 11.6cm. Sold for HK$50,000 plus Premium and tax

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Bonhams.Fine Jewellery and Jadeite, 27 Nov 2007. JW Marriott Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong