A bright apple green jadeite and diamond Laughing Buddha pendant. Photo Bonhams

The bright apple green jadeite pendant, measuring approximately 41.6 x 44.7 x 5.6mm, carved as the Laughing Buddha, to a single round brilliant-cut diamond surmount and diamond-set bail, mounted in 18k white gold, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.52 carats in total, pendant length 6.0cm. Lot 684. Sold for HK$ 300,000 (€34,502)

Accompanied by a certificate from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the jadeite is natural and no resin was detected. Report number SJ 41336, dated 9 Feb 2012 

BONHAMS. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE, 26 May 2012 14:00 HKT, HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY