- 1142
JADEITE 'BI' AND TOURMALINE PENDANT NECKLACE
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- Diameter and thickness of 'bi' approximately 54.60 and 4.05 mm; tourmaline bead approximately 14.92 mm.
The translucent jadeite 'bi' of mottled green colour, strung on a brown cord decorated with a pink tourmaline bead, terminated to the tassels with twelve multi-coloured tourmaline beads, length approximately 620 to 880 mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the jadeite disc has good translucency, of strong apple green colour suffused with rich emerald green patches and veins throughout. Upon illumination, there are some white clouds. The big tourmaline bead is of medium, purplish pink colour, slightly included to naked eyes. The other smaller multi coloured tourmaline rondelles are of purplish pink colours and olive green colours and are of similar quality.
Condition: The necklace length is adjustable, overall in very good 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Laboratory Limited certificate numbered KJ 41371, dated 18 February 2009, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".