LAVENDER JADEITE, JADEITE AND DIAMOND RING AND PAIR OF MATCHING EARRINGS, JULIA P

Of floral motif design, the ring centring on a jadeite plaque of translucent lavender colour, decorated by emerald green jadeite beads of similar translucency, highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds; and pair of matching earrings, pendants detachable; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, signed Julia P. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing certificates, all lavender jadeites are natural, Type A jadeites. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the lavender jadeites generally have good translucency, of medium intense to intense mauve colour. Upon illumination, there are cloud inclusions, very common to lavender jadeites. Small jadeite cabochons in the surrounds are highly translucent, of medium to intense emerald green colour. Diamonds are about K to L colours, VS clarity. Signed "Julia P" to the ring shank and back of the earrings. Condition: Karat blackened gold mounts, ear-pendants are detachable, in mint condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 31551 and SJ 31552, dated 28 July 2011, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".