Exceptional Jadeite and Diamond Earrings. Photo courtesy Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited

Each suspending a highly translucent vivid emerald green colour drop-shaped jadeite plaque within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, surmounted by a pear-shaped jadeite cabochon with similar design, linked by a brilliant-cut diamond. Gallery decorated with pavé-set diamonds. Jadeite plaques measuring approximately 31.55 x 17.60 x 4.48mm and 31.55 x 17.86 x 4.50mm. Mounted in 18 karat gold. Estimate US$1,950,000 - 2,300,000

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ78333 and KJ78335 dated 30 January 2013, stating that the intense green jadeites are 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/