Near colourless and glass-like translucency jadeite @ Bonhams Hong Kong

A jadeite and diamond ring and earring set. photo Bonhams

The ring set with a jadeite cabochon of near-colourless material and glass-like translucency, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround designed as sinuous vines and leaves, accompanied by a pair of earrings of similar design, mounted in 18k blackened gold, ring size 6, earring length 4.7cm. (2) - Sold for HK$78,000

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the cabochon on the ring is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number SJ 9383, dated 11th March 2010.

A jadeite pendant and plaque set. photo Bonhams

Of near-colourless material and glass-like translucency, the pendant and plaque carved as a resting Buddha holding a gourd in one hand, the other hand holding a Buddhist relic or in karana mudra hand gesture, signifying the expelling of demons, mounted in 18k white gold, pendant dimension 6.0cm, plaque dimension 5.0cm. (2). Sold for HK$36,000

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the pendant is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number SJ 9386, dated 11th March 2010.

A jadeite pendant. photo Bonhams

Of near-colourless material, and very good translucency, the pendant carved to depict Guanyin, to a bright green jadeite surmount of good translucency, mounted in 18k white gold, pendant length 6.8cm. Sold for HK$6,000

A jadeite bangle. photo Bonhams

Of near colourless material and glass-like translucency, outer diameter 72.6mm, inner diameter 56.9mm. Estimate: HK$180,000 - 240,000, USD 23,000 - 31,000

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the bangle is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number KJ 47771, dated 1st March 2010.

A jadeite and diamond pendant. photo Bonhams

The jadeite of near colourless material and glass-like translucency, carved as a peapod, symbolizing wealth, to a brilliant-cut diamond surmount designed as a leaf, mounted in 18k white gold, pendant length 6.0cm. Estimate: HK$28,000 - 48,000, USD 3,600 - 6,200

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the pendant is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number KJ 48049, dated 11th March 2010.

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 28 May 2010 to 29 May 2010. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong www.bonhams.com