Lot 1817. Highly translucent emerald green jadeite 'Leaf' and diamond pendant. Estimate 1,800,000 — 2,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,180,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.
The highly translucent emerald green jadeite carved as a leaf, surmounted by a cluster composed of marquise-, pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Leaf approximately 39.55 x 23.18 x 6.02mm.
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ55317, dated 30 November 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".
Sotheby's. Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 Apr 2011