A cushion-shaped rubellite and diamond suite

Each earring set with a cushion-shaped rubellite within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, suspended from a pear-shaped surmount set with a double tier of diamonds, accompanied by a pendant of similar design, mounted in 18k yellow gold, rubellites approximately 49.30 carats total, diamonds approximately 3.20 carats total, earring length 4.2cm, pendent length 4.4cm. (2) Sold for HK$105,600

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com