- 1326
GEM-SET, COLOURED DIAMOND AND BLACK NEPHRITE BANGLE AND JADEITE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- Black nephrite petals approximately 6.60 x 6.00 x 2.26mm to 18.96 x 8.30 x 3.20mm; jadeite plaques approximately approximately 42.08 x 18.41 x 2.02mm.
The bangle composed of a textured branch studded with carved yellow sapphire leaves and brilliant-cut brown diamonds, highlighted by a flower centring on a brilliant-cut brown diamond, within a surround of carved black nephrite petals and pink sapphires; accompanied by a detachable butterfly brooch set with two semi-translucent deep emerald green jadeite plaques, enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds; mounted in platinum. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: The carved yellow sapphires are of a light to medium light yellow colour, moderately included under 10x loupe. The brilliant-cut brown diamonds are of a cognac colour, about SI-I clarity. Carved black nephrite petals in good condition. The pink sapphires are of a medium light purple pink colour, with some natural inclusions under 10x loupe. The brown diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires together weighing approximately 2.75, 4.40 and 8.50 carats respectively. The two semi-translucent jadeite plaques are of a deep emerald green with some natural white cloud inclusions. The brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats are about F-H colours, VS-SI clarity.
Condition: In very good condition. The butterfly brooch can be attached to the bangle or worn separately.
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
Inner diameter approximately 51.62 x 42.08mm.
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 46411, dated 5 January 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".