An exceptional jadeite and multi-gem ‘Orpheus’ ring, by Anna Hu. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013

Set with a thick oval jadeite cabochon of very even vivid emerald green colour and high translucency, within a pavé-set diamond surround, enhanced by briolette emerald, yellow diamond and pink diamond detail, to the diamond-set hoop, mounted in 18k white, pink and yellow gold, cabochon approximately 23.5 x 19.0 x 11.7 mm, ring size 5¼. Signed Anna Hu. Estimate:  $517,612 – $776,417. Price Realized $2,592,60

Accompanied by report no. KJ79421 dated 17 April 2013 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the cabochon is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected.

Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS.28 May 2013. Convention Hall - http://www.christies.com/