LAVENDER JADEITE AND DIAMOND RING |

Set with an oval lavender jadeite cabochon of good translucency, suspending a fringe of diamond briolettes, the gallery and shoulders decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 5½.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade and Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ 98472, dated 3 July 2018, stating that the Lavender jadeite cabochon is natural Type A jadeite. For further detail, refer to the certificate. Stamped 750 for 18 karat white gold, jadeite is of good translucency and even lavender colour. Upon strong illumination, there are very minor whitish clouds, commonly seen in natural jadeite, and not visible in normal lighting condition. Diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 2.50 carats in total are on average F - G colour, mostly VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mounting. Minor signs of wear to metal. Overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate no. KJ 98472, dated 3 July 2018, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".