Realistically modelled as a turtle, set with a large, high-domed cabochon of translucent, bright emerald green material as the shell, with matching jadeite head, legs and tail, to the pavé-set diamond underbelly, mounted in 18k gold, 3.7 cm.
Cabochon 20.87 x 17.35 x 13.10 mm.
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Accompanied by certificate JC 23700 dated 3 April 2002 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the carved oval cabochon is natural colour jadeite and no polymer was detected.