A oval-cut spinel and diamond ring

Of floral design, the oval-cut spinel, weighing 9.01 carats, within textured gold petals, enhanced by a brilliant-cut diamond border, the shoulders partially pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold, diamonds approximately 1.30 carats total, ring size 6½..Sold for HK$144,000

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