- 1527
BLACK JADEITE AND DIAMOND BANGLE AND DIAMOND BANGLE
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 55.93 x 49.83, 11.15, 6.40mm and 54.37 x 50.85, 8.75, 5.80mm respectively.
The oval band of black jadeite material throughout, decorated with brilliant-cut diamond scroll motifs, flattened on the inside and rounded on the outside; the other oval band, pavé-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds to the obverse, the diamonds together weighing approximately 17.25 carats; mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing certificate, the jadeite is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeite bangle is of opaque black colour throughout. Diamonds are about H to I colour, VS clarity, together weighing approximately 1.75 carats. The diamonds on the other bangle are about G to I colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Both 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 46379, dated 5 January 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".