PAIR OF JADEITE, CITRINE, DIAMOND AND RUBY CUFFLINKS

The first pendant of semi-translucent honey yellow colour, carved on one side with five bats, symbolising the arrival of five good fortunes (五褔臨門), bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by a link-chain, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 380mm; the second jadeite bi pendant of good translucency and emerald green colour, with streaks of intense green tone, bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, strung on a black cord, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 380mm. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the curved jadeite plaques are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite plaques have good translucency, of soft, bright green colour. Upon strong illumination, there are some cloud inclusions, very common to natural jadeite and not noticeable in normal lighting. Diamonds together weighing approximatey 0.75 carat, are about H to I colours, VS clarity. Rubies are strong, slightly purplish red colour. Two citrines are of medium, orangy yellow colour, eye clean. Condition: Creative setting in karat white mount, 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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ20573 and SJ20572, dated 13 December 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade"