Icy jadeite and diamond jewelry @ Sotheby's, Hong Kong

Icy jadeite and diamond demi-parure. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The necklace composed of thirteen highly translucent oval icy jadeite cabochons, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, joined by brilliant-cut diamond-set links, length approximately 400mm; pair of matching earrings, each similarly-set with oval and round icy jadeite cabochons; and a ring set with an oval icy jadeite cabochon of matching colour and translucency; mounted in 18 karat blackened gold. (3); cabochons on necklace, ring and earrings approximately 13.63 x 11.65 x 6.80 to 17.99 x 3.46 x 7.90mm, 17.13 x 14.55x 7.76mm and 14.28 x 13.14 x 7.15, 14.47 x 13.31 x 7.38 and 10.65 x 6.20, 10.27 x 6.55mm respectively. Estimate 380,000—450,000 HKD. Lot Sold 560,000 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered KJ51047, KJ49601 and KJ51048, dated 4 May 2010 and 6 July 2010, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Icy jadeite , jadeite and diamond bangle. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The highly translucent icy jadeite band, decorated with foliage set with emerald green pear-shaped jadeite cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, flattened on the inside and outside; inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 57.08 x 15.23 x 7.32mm respectively. Estimate 180,000—230,000 HKD. Lot Sold 225,000 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14429, dated 29 July 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Icy jadeite, emerald and diamond pendant. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The highly translucent icy jadeite, carved as a laughing Buddha, surmounted by a cabochon emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Buddha approximately 37.68 x 46.86 x 7.90mm. Estimate 40,000—90,000 HKD. Lot Sold 118,750 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14549, dated 2 August 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Icy jadeite and diamond ring and pair of matching pendant earrings. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The ring set with a highly translucent oval icy jadeite cabochon, surrounded by a double border of brilliant-cut diamonds; and a pair of matching earrings, each set with an oval icy jadeite cabochon of matching colour and translucency, suspending from an endless knot set with brilliant-cut diamonds; mounted in 18 karat pink gold. (2); cabochons approximately 14.29 x 12.35 x 7.41mm, 11.71 x 11.09 x 6.73mm and 11.65 x 11.03 x 6.50mm respectively. ring size: 6½ - Estimate 50,000—100,000 HKD. Lot Sold 87,500 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ14555 and SJ14556, dated 2 August 2010, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Icy jadeite , jadeite  and diamond 'Guan Yin' pendant. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The highly translucent icy jadeite, carved as a Guan Yin, meditating on a lotus pedestal, surrounded by brilliantcut diamonds and carved jadeite leaves of emerald green colour, mounted in 18 karat white gold; guan yin approximately 53.48 x 35.25 x 7.38mm. Estimate 60,000—100,000 HKD. Lot Sold 75,000 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14548, dated 2 August 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Icy jadeite and diamond 'Buddha' pendant. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The translucent jadeite material of light celadon colour, carved as a laughing Buddha, suffused with intense green streaks, surmounted by a double hoop set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold; buddha approximately 53.70 x 50.90 x 14.88mm. Estimate 50,000—80,000 HKD. Lot Sold 75,000 HKD

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ50978, dated 5 July 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 06 Oct 10. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com