- 1412
JADEITE, TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- jadeite, tourmaline, diamonds, 18 karat white gold
- Flowers approximately 9.10 x 7.82 x 4.40mm to 11.05 x 13.39 x 3.63mm.
Designed as a floral bouquet composed of carved jadeite flowers, decorated by carved pink tourmalines, within a ribbon motif set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the carved jadeites are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeites are of matching, translucent medium emerald green colour. Upon illumination, there are some natural clouds, not noticeable in normal lighting. Two pink tourmalines are of medium strong purple-pink colour, slightly included to naked eyes. Diamonds together weighing approximately 0.80 carat, are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: 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 & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 47370, dated 5 February 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".