PAIR OF JADEITE AND RUBY 'DOUBLE HOOP' EAR CLIPS

Each interlocking hoop of semi-translucent intense emerald green colour, one flattened on both sides, the other flattened on the inside, curved on the outside, to a clip decorated by calibré-cut rubies, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report, the jadeite is natural, Type A jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, one of the jadeite double hoops jadeite is of a semi-translucent deep emerald green colour while the other is a more deep apple green colour suffused with emerald green. There are some natural brownish texture lines, whitish and specks of dark inclusions visible under close inspection. The hoops that are flattened in the inside and outside show some abraded edges and nicks. The rubies are of an intense and lively purplish red colour. Condition: Ther mount has been glued on and some of the glue is visible under the ear clips. Signs of wear, otherwise in good 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 SJ21860, dated 12 January 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".