- Two carved jadeite plaques as wings, approximately 30.90 x 13.10 x 1.60mm
- Pavé-set colourless and yellow diamonds on body, totaling approximately 1.00 carat
  Ruby-set eyes
- 18 karat white and yellow gold
(Jadeite plaques)
Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ06615, dated 22 September 2017, Type A jadeite, natural colour without any resin.
附香港玉石鑑定中心證書
Catalogue Essay
Cicada is considered as a traditional motif in jadeite carvings. They are known for singing songs on hot summer days, and come to symbolize overnight success in Chinese culture, and thus a career path that is obstacle-free.

576

A Jadeite, Diamond and Ruby 'Cicada' Brooch

Estimate
HK$30,000 - 40,000
$3,800-5,000

Sold for HK$35,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2017

501No Reserve
Van Cleef & Arpels
A Group of Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery, Alhambra, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate HK$30,000 - 45,000 •
Sold for HK$35,000
502No Reserve
Van Cleef & Arpels
A Diamond 'Dragonfly' Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate HK$40,000 - 55,000 •
Sold for HK$93,750
503No Reserve
A Pair of Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$45,000 - 60,000 •
Sold for HK$43,750
504
Cartier
A Retro Diamond Ring, Cartier Paris, Circa 1942
Estimate HK$55,000 - 80,000
Sold for HK$162,500
505
A Group of Sapphire and Diamond Dress-set
Estimate HK$80,000 - 95,000
506
A Pair of Kunzite and Tanzanite Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$40,000 - 55,000
Sold for HK$118,750
507No Reserve
A Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$65,000 - 95,000 •
Sold for HK$68,750
508No Reserve
Bulgari
A Diamond Ring, and A Pair of Diamond Earrings, Bvlgari
Estimate HK$50,000 - 70,000 •
Sold for HK$87,500
509
Cartier
Two Demi-parures, Cartier, Chanel
Estimate HK$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for HK$62,500
510
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$140,000 - 180,000
511
Harry Winston
A Ruby and Diamond Ring, Mount signed Harry Winston
Estimate HK$460,000 - 660,000
512
A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$180,000 - 220,000
Sold for HK$275,000
513
Cartier
A Lady's Diamond 'Crash' Wristwatch, Cartier, Circa 2000
Estimate HK$200,000 - 280,000
Sold for HK$325,000
514
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$160,000 - 220,000
515
A Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$400,000 - 500,000
Sold for HK$500,000
516
A Ruby and Black Diamond 'Spider' Brooch
Estimate HK$55,000 - 65,000
Sold for HK$68,750
517
A Diamond Necklace, and a Diamond Bracelet
Estimate HK$32,000 - 48,000
Sold for HK$150,000
518
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$380,000 - 450,000
Sold for HK$525,000
519
Aletto Brothers
A Pair of Ruby, Diamond and Rock Crystal 'Flower' Ear-clips, Aletto Brothers
Estimate HK$200,000 - 240,000
520
Cartier
A Gem-set and Diamond 'Orchid' Ring, Cartier
Estimate HK$240,000 - 400,000
Sold for HK$300,000
521
Cartier
A Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Demi-Parure, Cartier
Estimate HK$280,000 - 380,000
Sold for HK$300,000
522
Cartier
A Diamond Ring, Cartier
Estimate HK$280,000 - 360,000
Sold for HK$437,500
523
Cartier
A Ruby and Diamond Ring, Cartier
Estimate HK$120,000 - 160,000
Sold for HK$125,000
524
A Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$480,000 - 680,000
525
A Diamond and Pink Diamond Pendent Necklace
Estimate HK$70,000 - 90,000
Sold for HK$87,500
526
A Jadeite 'Peapod' and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$150,000 - 250,000
Sold for HK$212,500
527
A Jadeite Abacus Seed Ring
Estimate HK$120,000 - 170,000
528
A Carved Jadeite Plaque and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$120,000 - 160,000
529
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$380,000 - 550,000
530
A Pair of Carved Jadeite 'Leaf' and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$130,000 - 160,000
531
A Carved Jadeite, Ruby and Diamond Pendent Necklace
Estimate HK$40,000 - 65,000
Sold for HK$43,750
532
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$300,000 - 350,000
533
A Jadeite and Diamond 'Leaf' Brooch
Estimate HK$35,000 - 45,000
534
A Pair of Jadeite 'Disc' and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$900,000 - 1,100,000
535
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$400,000 - 480,000
536
A Jadeite 'Guanyin' and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$600,000 - 800,000
537
A Fine Pair of Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$1,300,000 - 1,600,000
Sold for HK$1,250,000
538No Reserve
Tiffany & Co.
A Group of Jewellery, Tiffany & Co.
Estimate HK$30,000 - 50,000 •
Sold for HK$32,500
539
An Opal, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$70,000 - 90,000
Sold for HK$87,500
540No Reserve
A Tanzanite, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$58,000 - 78,000 •
Sold for HK$52,500
541
Van Cleef & Arpels
A Karat Gold, Diamond and Emerald 'Capricorn' Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1966
Estimate HK$24,000 - 40,000
Sold for HK$68,750
542
UTI
A Retro Ruby and Diamond 'Birdhouse' Lapel Watch, Uti Paris, Circa 1945
Estimate HK$16,000 - 20,000
Sold for HK$68,750
543
An Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Diamond 'Lizard' Brooch, Circa Late 19th Century
Estimate HK$32,000 - 40,000
Sold for HK$40,000
544
A Natural Pearl and Pink Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$80,000 - 95,000
Sold for HK$100,000
545No Reserve
Cartier
A Karat Gold and Diamond 'Panthère' Pendant, Cartier
Estimate HK$30,000 - 40,000 •
Sold for HK$52,500
546No Reserve
Cartier
A Karat Gold and Diamond Demi-Parure, Cartier
Estimate HK$40,000 - 60,000 •
Sold for HK$81,250
547
An Emerald and Pink Sapphire Crossover Ring
Estimate HK$600,000 - 750,000
548
Louis Vuitton
A Karat Gold, Gem-set and Diamond Charm Bracelet, Louis Vuitton
Estimate HK$80,000 - 110,000
Sold for HK$106,250
549
Cartier
A Pair of Diamond 'Corbeille' Earrings, Cartier Paris, Circa 1961
Estimate HK$80,000 - 100,000
Sold for HK$100,000
550
Cartier
A Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 'Turtle' Brooch, Cartier
Estimate HK$240,000 - 300,000
Sold for HK$350,000
551
Cartier
A Diamond Demi-Parure, Cartier
Estimate HK$200,000 - 300,000
Sold for HK$250,000
552
An Antique Diamond Tiara, Circa Mid-19th Century, retailed by Garrard & Co. Ltd
Estimate HK$320,000 - 380,000
553
An Antique Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$240,000 - 320,000
Sold for HK$275,000
554
A Diamond Floral Brooch
Estimate HK$50,000 - 65,000
555
An Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1900
Estimate HK$230,000 - 400,000
Sold for HK$275,000
556
An Art Deco Diamond, Coloured Diamond and Emerald Brooch, Charlton & Co., Circa 1925
Estimate HK$85,000 - 100,000
Sold for HK$125,000
557
An Elegant Natural Pearl, Seed Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Estimate HK$320,000 - 400,000
Sold for HK$412,500
558
A Coloured Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$900,000 - 1,100,000
Sold for HK$1,000,000
559
A Conch Pearl and Diamond 'Flower' Brooch
Estimate HK$85,000 - 110,000
560
A Pair of Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$380,000 - 480,000
Sold for HK$587,500
561No Reserve
A Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$95,000 - 120,000 •
Sold for HK$150,000
562
A Fine Star Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$550,000 - 700,000
563
JAR
A Pair of Purple Aluminium and Karat Gold 'Pansy' Earclips, JAR
Estimate HK$46,000 - 62,000
564
A Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Estimate HK$200,000 - 240,000
Sold for HK$225,000
565
A Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$680,000 - 800,000
566
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$460,000 - 600,000
567
An Emerald and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$550,000 - 700,000
568
Boucheron
A Diamond Necklace, Boucheron Paris
Estimate HK$500,000 - 600,000
Sold for HK$575,000
569
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$400,000 - 500,000
Sold for HK$687,500
570
Cartier
A Diamond Bracelet, Cartier
Estimate HK$120,000 - 160,000
571
Louis Vuitton
A Pair of Diamond Earrings, Louis Vuitton
Estimate HK$230,000 - 330,000
Sold for HK$875,000
572
A Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$550,000 - 700,000
Sold for HK$687,500
573
A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$1,300,000 - 1,600,000
574
A Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$3,200,000 - 3,600,000
575
Cartier
An Emerald and Diamond Ring, Mount signed Cartier
Estimate HK$3,000,000 - 3,800,000
Sold for HK$3,940,000
576
A Jadeite, Diamond and Ruby 'Cicada' Brooch
Estimate HK$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for HK$35,000
577
A Pair of Jadeite 'Huaigu', Gem-set and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$90,000 - 120,000
578
A Jadeite and Pink Tourmaline Prayer Bead Necklace
Estimate HK$70,000 - 90,000
Sold for HK$81,250
579
A Pair of Jadeite, Gem-set and Diamond 'Flamingo' Earrings
Estimate HK$65,000 - 85,000
580
A Jadeite, Gem-set and Diamond 'Flamingo' Brooch
Estimate HK$95,000 - 120,000
581
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$130,000 - 170,000
582
A Carved Jadeite and Diamond Pendent Necklace, Circa Republican Period
Estimate HK$80,000 - 110,000
Sold for HK$231,250
583
A Jadeite 'Buddha' and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$400,000 - 600,000
584
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$630,000 - 800,000
585
A Pair of Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$300,000 - 500,000
586
An Impressive Pair of Jadeite 'Double-Gourd' and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$4,500,000 - 5,500,000
587
A Very Fine Jadeite Bangle
Estimate HK$13,500,000 - 17,000,000
588
A Cultured Pearl and Diamond Demi-Parure
Estimate HK$350,000 - 500,000
589
A Ruby and Diamond Bangle
Estimate HK$1,600,000 - 2,000,000
590
An Emerald and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$800,000 - 950,000
591
Cartier London
An Art Deco Diamond Double-clip Brooch, Cartier London, Circa 1930
Estimate HK$120,000 - 160,000
Sold for HK$212,500
592
Cartier
An Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet, Cartier, Circa 1925
Estimate HK$680,000 - 880,000
Sold for HK$850,000
593
An Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1925
Estimate HK$280,000 - 380,000
594
A Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$700,000 - 950,000
Sold for HK$875,000
595
Chaumet
An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin, Chaumet, Circa 1920
Estimate HK$120,000 - 150,000
Sold for HK$125,000
596
A Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$700,000 - 850,000
597
A Fine Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$2,300,000 - 3,000,000
598
A Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$1,900,000 - 2,400,000
Sold for HK$2,125,000
599
A Fine and Exceptional Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Estimate HK$4,800,000 - 6,000,000
600
A Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring, Bvlgari
Estimate HK$880,000 - 1,100,000
601No Reserve
Bulgari
A Diamond Necklace, Bvlgari
Estimate HK$95,000 - 140,000 •
Sold for HK$106,250
602
Bulgari
A Sapphire and Diamond 'Crown' Brooch, Bvlgari
Estimate HK$180,000 - 280,000
Sold for HK$350,000
603
Bulgari
A Gem-set, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Demi-Parure, Allegra, Bvlgari
Estimate HK$250,000 - 350,000
Sold for HK$275,000
604
A Fancy Light Greenish Blue Diamond and Light Pink Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$1,000,000 - 1,200,000
605
A Pair of Conch Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$130,000 - 170,000
Sold for HK$187,500
606
A Fine Conch Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Estimate HK$900,000 - 1,100,000
Sold for HK$1,000,000
607
A Rare and Fine Fancy Intense Green Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$22,000,000 - 26,000,000
608
A Fancy Intense Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$1,200,000 - 1,600,000
Sold for HK$1,375,000
609
A Fancy Intense Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$1,300,000 - 1,600,000
610
A Jadeite Cabochon, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Demi-Parure
Estimate HK$160,000 - 200,000
Sold for HK$187,500
611
A Lavender Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$100,000 - 130,000
612
A Jadeite Cabochon, Seed Pearl and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$60,000 - 75,000
Sold for HK$68,750
613
A Jadeite Cabochon, Gem-set and Diamond 'Dragonfly' Brooch
Estimate HK$128,000 - 145,000
614
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$40,000 - 65,000
Sold for HK$68,750
615
A Jadeite Hoop and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$380,000 - 450,000
616
A Carved Jadeite 'Peach' and Diamond Pendant
Estimate HK$400,000 - 700,000
617
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$3,800,000 - 4,500,000
618
A Fine Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Necklace
Estimate HK$10,000,000 - 13,000,000
Sold for HK$9,700,000
619
Tiffany & Co.
A Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 'Fireworks' Brooch, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1993
Estimate HK$250,000 - 330,000
Sold for HK$275,000
620
An Emerald and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$450,000 - 600,000
Sold for HK$500,000
621
A Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$900,000 - 1,500,000
Sold for HK$4,900,000
622
A Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Estimate HK$1,000,000 - 1,300,000
Sold for HK$1,125,000
623
A Cat's-eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$700,000 - 880,000
Sold for HK$725,000
624
A Pair of Emerald and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$600,000 - 800,000
625
A Very Rare and Fine Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$5,500,000 - 6,500,000
Sold for HK$5,740,000
626
A Pair of Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$950,000 - 1,200,000
627
A Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$900,000 - 1,500,000
Sold for HK$1,625,000
628
A Diamond Necklace
Estimate HK$1,400,000 - 1,800,000
Sold for HK$2,062,500
629
A Very Rare and Fine Emerald and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$9,000,000 - 14,000,000
Sold for HK$9,700,000
630
A Pair of Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Clip Brooches, Circa 1930
Estimate HK$160,000 - 220,000
631
Cartier
A Diamond, Onyx and Emerald 'Panthère' Ring, Cartier
Estimate HK$160,000 - 220,000
Sold for HK$250,000
632
A Fine Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$6,800,000 - 8,800,000
633
A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Estimate HK$800,000 - 1,200,000
634
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$1,100,000 - 1,400,000
635
A Very Fine Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$2,100,000 - 2,500,000
Sold for HK$2,500,000
636
A Fancy Brown-Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$2,500,000 - 3,500,000
Sold for HK$5,140,000
637
A Pair of Coloured Diamond and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$950,000 - 1,100,000
638
A Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$900,000 - 1,100,000
639
A Diamond Ring
Estimate HK$3,800,000 - 4,500,000
Sold for HK$4,300,000
640
A Pair of Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$2,900,000 - 3,300,000
641
A Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Estimate HK$2,800,000 - 3,500,000
Sold for HK$3,100,000
642
A Pair of Fine Ruby and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate HK$3,200,000 - 3,800,000
Sold for HK$3,700,000
643
An Exceptional Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Estimate HK$9,500,000 - 13,000,000
Sold for HK$10,300,000

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2017

Catalogue Essay

576

A Jadeite, Diamond and Ruby 'Cicada' Brooch

Jewels & Jadeite