A jadeite and seed pearl pendant necklace

The heart-shaped lavender jadeite pendant of good translucency, to a pavé-set diamond tiered bail, suspended from a fine-link seed pearl chain, mounted in 18k white gold, necklace length 44.20cm. Estimate: HK$48,000 - 68,000, $6,200 - 8,700

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the pendant is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number KJ 32860, dated 17th 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