A jadeite and diamond necklace. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Designed as seven highly translucent oval icy jadeite cabochons, the smallest measuring approximately 11.9 x 13.3 x 8.8mm, graduating in size to the centre and suspending a larger cabochon jadeite of matching colour and translucency, measuring approximately 16.7 x 18.6 x 9.2mm, each of the cabochon jadeites decorated with swirls of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, the delicate back chain of similar design, diamonds approximately 15.00 carats total, length 42.0cm. Estimate HK$ 1.2 million - 1.8 million (€120,000 - 170,000)

Accompanied by a Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report stating that the selected natural jadeite has no resin detected. Report number KJ 81932, dated 18 September 2013.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013