PAIR OF JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending on a highly translucent jadeite cabochon plaque of emerald green colour, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by a cluster of rose-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Colour and Clarity: Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports stating that two curved jadeite plaques are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeites are matching, of bright emerald green colour with good translucency. Upon strong illumination, there are cloud inclusions, which are very common in natural jadeite and generally not seen in normal lighting. Diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40 carats, are about H to I colours, VS to SI1 clarity. Condition: Karat white gold earring mounts, 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 certificates numbered KJ56937 and KJ56938, dated 21 January 2011, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".