A jadeite and diamond ring

The oval cabochon jadeite of bright apple green colour and high translucency, within a double-tiered brilliant-cut diamond border, and briiliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18k white gold, jadeite dimension 1.5cm x 1.3cm. Estimate: HK$280,000 - 380,000, $36,000 - 49,000

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating the cabochon is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number KJ 33016, dated 19th March 2008.

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Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite, 30 May 2008. Island Ballroom, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Central, Hong Kong