A 8.33 carats fancy deep greyish yellowish green « Chameleon » diamond and coloured diamond ring. Estimate HK$1,050,000 – HK$1,250,000 ($135,584 – $161,410). Price Realized HK$1,295,750 ($167,318). © Christie’s Image Ltd 2004

The oval-cut fancy deep greyish yellowish green diamond weighing 8.33 carats in the pavé-set pink diamond and diamond surround, to the 18k pink gold hoop with interspersed pink diamond and diamond details, ring size 5½

With report no. 13442241 dated 30 June 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy deep greyish yellowish green, natural colour, VS2 clarity. With additional comments stating that the colour of this stone changes temporarily when gently heated, or when left in darkness for a period of time and is known in the trade as « Chameleon »

CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong