Pair of jadeite and diamond earrings

Each suspending a highly translucent carved jadeite leaf of rich emerald green colour, edged by brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by a rose-cut diamond and briolette diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold. leaves approximately 24.05 x 11.45 x 3.67 and 24.75 x 11.85 x 3.50 mm. Estimate 480,000—550,000 HKD. Lot Sold. 596,000 HKD

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