Glassy Jadeite 'Peapod' and Diamond Pendant. Photo courtesy Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited

The glassy jadeite of soft green colour, carved as a peapod atop with a monkey holding a peach, surmounted by a circular-cut diamond-set hoop, accompanied by an 18 karat white gold necklace. Jadeite measuring 57.76 X 21.64 X 12.77mm. Mounted in 18 karat white gold. Estimate US$330,000 - 450,000

Accompanied by Hong Kong Gems Laboratory report numbered GL77790 dated 26 March 2013, stating that the light yellowish green jadeite 'peapod' pendant is natural, known in the trade as "A jade".

Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited. SPRING AUCTION 2013 JEWELLERY AND JADEITE. 15 Jun · 3 pm. Hong Kong Headquarters 30/F Bank of China Tower 1 Garden Road, Central Hong Kong http://www.tianchengauction.com/