Fine pair of jadeite and diamond ear clips. Photo: Sotheby's.

Each centring on a highly translucent oval jadeite cabochon of vivid emerald green colour, surrounded by brilliant-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.40 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Cabochons approximately 16.28 x 12.90 x 5.23mm and 16.07 x 12.96 x 5.33mm respectively. Estimation 5,200,000 - 6,200,000 HKD (503,029 - 599,765 EUR)

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered KJ 80548 and KJ 80549, dated 10 July 2013 , stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 07 oct. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com