- 1584
JADEITE, RED JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDANT AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- Peapods on pendant approximately 23.23 x 11.21 x 5.00mm and 23.99 x 11.15 x 5.16mm respectively; peaches on earrings approximately 12.95 x 10.53 x 4.83mm and 13.19 x 10.55 x 4.26mm respectively.
The pendant suspending two highly translucent jadeite carved as peapods, one of intense emerald green colour and the other of russet tone, decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds, extending to the hoop surmount; and pair of matching pendent earrings, carved as a peach; mounted in 18 karat blackened gold. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports stating that all jadeites and red jadeites are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "gourd" on pendant and "peach" on earrings are of matching, medium emerald green colour. The red jadeite "gourd" and "peach" are medium, reddish orange colour. All jadeites and red jadeites have good translucency and show cloud inclusions upon transmitted lighting. Diamonds altogether weighing approximately 0.65 carat, are about I to J colours, VS clarity.
Condition: This pendant and earrings suite is offered without reserve. Karat blackened and white gold mounts, all in very 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.
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 KJ56933, dated 21 January 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade"; also accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificated numbered KJ56935 and KJ56936, dated 21 January 2011, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".