A melo pearl and diamond dress ring. Photo Bonhams.
The melo pearl, weighing 69.25 carats, set on a spinning cradle decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds and pear-shaped green garnets, the elaborate box-shaped ring of Chinese characters highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 3.25 carats total, ring size 7. Estimate HK$ 400,000 - 500,000 (€37,000 - 47,000)
Accompanied by a GIA report stating the natural pearl is Melo species and of saltwater origin. Report number 7161347568, dated 3 December 2013.
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong, Admiralty, 21 May 2014 - www.bonhams.com