Lot 1818. Translucent emerald green jadeite and diamond ring. Estimate 2,200,000 — 2,600,000 HKD. Lot sold 3,620,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.

Centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of translucent emerald green colour, flanked on each side with a shield-shaped diamond, the supporting basket pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Cabochon approximately 19.62 x 12.32 x 6.00mm.

Ring size: 5½

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ57998, dated 28 February 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 Apr 2011