Jadeite 'Guanyin', yellow diamond and diamond pendant

The highly translucent jadeite of rich emerald green colour carved as a Guanyin, embellished by a mandorla ring and a support pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by an oval yellow diamond-set loop, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. guanyin approximately 48.10 x 32.00 x 7.00mm. Estimate 2,000,000—2,500,000 HKD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's