GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'OWL' BROOCH AND JADEITE AND DIAMOND JABOT PIN

The brooch modelled as a pair of whimsical owls, perching on a branch set with tapered baguette and pear-shaped diamonds, the heads set 'en tremblant' with tapered baguette diamonds, accented by eyes set with emerald and cabochon sapphires, bodies decorated with marquise-shaped and calibré-cut emeralds and sapphires, the emeralds, sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20, 1.20 and 2.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold; the jabot pin featuring a carved jadeite 'double-gourd' of translucent emerald green colour, highlighted by a heart-shaped diamond, to a chain set with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report stating that the carved jadeite "double-gourd" is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the carved jadeite is translucent, of bright and intense emerald green colour. Upon transmitted lighting, there are cloud inclusions, which are very common to natural jadeite. The heart-shaped diamond on the same pin weighing approximately 0.35 to 0.40 carat, is about I colour, VS1 clarity. Emeralds and sapphires on the other "owl" brooch are strong and saturated green and blue colours respectively, eye clean and lively. Round and tapered diamonds are about G to I colours; marquise diamonds are I to K colours, overall of VS clarity. Condition: This two brooches are offered without reserve. Slight discolouration to the metal on the "owl" brooch. Signs of wear to both brooches, otherwise both 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 SJ12929, dated 22 June 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".