Red jadeite @ Sotheby's Hong Kong

Red jadeite, cultured baroque pearl and diamond 'moth' brooch

Modelled as a large stylised moth, the wings composed of two semi-translucent jadeite plaques of orangy-russet tone, centred by a cultured baroque pearl of silver grey colour, draped with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold. Plaques approximately 63.96 x 42.81 x 2.82mm and 64.02 x 42.30 x 2.73mm. Est. 90,000—120,000 HKD - Sold 112,500 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 4495, dated 12 August 2009, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Red jadeite bangle

The translucent bangle of orangy-red russet tone throughout, decorated with scrolls and foliage set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, flattened on the inside and rounded on the outside. inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 54.51 x 13.32 x 6.59mm. Est. 70,000—90,000 HKD - Sold 112,500 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 43676, dated 31 July 2009, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby"s. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Oct 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com