- 863
JADEITE AND DIAMOND 'FLOWER BASKET' BROOCH
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Basket approximately 23.28 x 10.65 x 2.35mm; plaques approximately 8.98 x 5.75 x 5.40mm to 13.79 x 6.39 x 2.38mm.
Designed as a basket of flowers set with eight translucent intense emerald green jadeite plaques of varied shapes, embellished by millegrain-set brilliant-cut diamond buds, leaves and flowers accented by marquise-shaped diamonds, the basket formed of a half-moon shaped jadeite plaque of matching colour and translucency, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: The jadeite plaques are of intense emerald green colour of fine translucency. There are natural inclusions and clouds visible under strong penlight. Diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats and are F-H colour, mostly VS clarity.
Condition: In excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.