Fine Pair of Jadeite 'Peapod' and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 8,000,000 — 11,000,000 HKD (937,577 - 1,289,169 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.
Each suspending a translucent jadeite of emerald green colour, carved as a peapod, to a surmount set with a jadeite cabochon of matching colour and translucency, embellished by circular-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Peapods approximately 34.12 x 14.12 x 5.97mm and 33.92 x 13.98 x 6.08mm respectively; cabochons approximately 14.57 x 10.71 x 4.18mm and 14.19 x 10.20 x 4.57mm respectively.
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 90747 (1-2) and KJ 90748 (1-2), dated 17 July 2015, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong, 07 oct. 2015, 02:00 PM