- 1566
PAIR OF JADEITE PEAPOD, DIAMOND AND RUBY PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
130,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Peapods approximately 31.42 x 9.16 x 3.39mm and 31.35 x 9.24 x 3.70mm.
Each suspending a carved jadeite peapod of highly translucent bright emerald green colour, surmounted by marquise-shaped rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite peapods are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeites are matching, of highly translucent, bright intense emerald green colour. Upon illumination, there are some natural clouds, not noticeable in normal lighting. Diamonds together weighing approximately 0.80 carat, are about H colour, VS clarity. Rubies are strong red colour, eye clean.
Condition: The pair of jadeite peapods are vintage, probably dated Republican period, with modern earring mounts, 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 & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 8118, dated 13 January 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".