GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'BEETLE' BROOCH, KUNG TSUNG TZU

Of whimsical design, the head set with a crescent-shaped cabochon fire opal, enhanced by cabochon moonstone eyes, the body set with a cabochon green chalcedony, accented with a diamond-set collar, the wings decorated with two translucent carved jadeite plaques of celadon tone, enhanced with diamonds, mounted in 14 karat blackened gold, signed.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, two carved jadeite wings are translucent, in celadon tone, which show white clouds under strong illumination, approximately 30.45 x 22.10 x 6.20mm. Green chalcedony is highly translucent of medium light yellowish green colour, approximately 23.36 x 21.05 x 9.60mm. Fire opal is semi-transparent, of medium orange colour. Two cabochon moonstones are transparent and colourless with bluish billowy sheen, approximately 6.90 x 4.60 x 2.64mm. Diamonds are probably of H to I colours, VS clarity. Signed and circa 2008. Condition: Whimsical and very unusual design, in mint 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.
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