- 1657
JADEITE, PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET AND PAIR OF MATCHING EAR CLIPS
Estimate
65,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description
- Bead approximately 12.08mm.
The flexible bracelet of foliate design, composed of jadeite beads of apple green with emerald green tones, interspersed by brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut pink sapphires, completed by two carved floral plaques of emerald green colour, length approximately 160mm; and pair of matching ear clips, clip and post fittings; mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate of bracelet, the jadeite beads are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeite beads are semi-translucent, of slightly uneven, medium apple green colour with stronger green splashes. Jadeite beads on the matching earclips are of similar quality. Two carved jadeite "flower" plaques on bracelet are of strong and medium deep emerald green colour, and one of the plaques is chipped. Diamonds are about I to J colours, SI clarity. Pink sapphires are intense to strong purplish pink colour, eye clean. Bracelet is signed "Loang & Noi", circa "Nov 2004".
Condition: This bracelet and ear clips suite is offered without reserve. Karat white gold mounts have signs of normal wear, overall in 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 SJ15299, dated 19 August 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as a "A Jade".