Rare pair of jadeite 'double hoop' and diamond pendent earrings

Each set with highly translucent interlocking jadeite hoops of emerald green colour, surmounted and anchored by a shield-shaped diamond, joined by princess-cut diamonds and brilliant-cut diamond-set rings, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.75 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. diameter and thickness of hoops approximately 18.56 to18.73 and 5.36 to 5.45 mm respectively. Estimate 2,800,000—3,800,000 HKD

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