- 1569
PAIR OF ICY JADEITE 'GOURD', JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
70,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Gourds approximately 24.05 x 15.90 x 7.97mm and 24.45 x 16.43 x 8.56mm; and cabochons approximately 11.33 x 6.75 x 1.95mm and 11.25 x 6.95 x 1.65mm.
Each suspending a highly translucent icy jadeite carved as a gourd, surmounted by a translucent oval jadeite cabochon of intense emerald green colour, and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, both the icy jadeite gourds and jadeite cabochons are natural, type A jadeite jade. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeite gourds are highly translucent with nice glow. Two jadeite cabochons are slightly flat, of fine translucent, strong emerald green colour. Upon illumination, both the icy jadeite and jadeite have some cloud inclusions, but not seen in normal distance. Diamonds together weighing approximately 0.45 carat, of about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: In mint 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 7909, dated 8 January 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".