Lavender jadeite and diamond necklace and pair of matching pendent earrings, &NBSP. Photo Sotheby's

Of floral motif design, the necklace composed of sixty-nine oval, pear- and marquiseshaped jadeite cabochons of translucent lavender colour, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 460mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings, each composed of five pear-shaped and oval lavender jadeite cabochons of fine translucency, decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 24.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat pink gold. (2)
Cabochons on necklace approximately 8.42 x 4.85 x 3.08mm to 21.60 x 10.85 x 4.66mm;
cabochons on earrings approximately 11.02 x 7.50 x 4.45mm to 16.93 x 10.17 x 4.93mm.

Estimate 2,400,000-2,800,000 HKD

NOTE: Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 69939, KJ 69940 and KJ 69941(1-2) ,dated 17 January 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 03 Apr 2012, 02:00 PM www.sothebys.com