ICY JADEITE, JADEITE AND DIAMOND 'BUDDHA' PENDANT;PAIR OF JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

The pendant set with an icy jadeite of good translucency, carved as a Laughing Buddha, surmounted by an oval jadeite cabochon of translucent emerald green colour; and a pair of pendent earrings each suspending a carved flower of translucent emerald green jadeite material, to a surmount set with brilliant-cut diamonds; mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, both the icy jadeite "Buddha" and carved jadeite "flower" plaques are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeite "Buddha" is highly translucent, with cloud inclusions upon transmitted illumination. The oval jadeite cabochon in the surmount is translucent, bright emerald green colour. Two carved jadeite "flower" plaques on earrings are matching, of translucent, emerald green colour, with minor cloud inclusions upon illumination. Diamonds on the earrings together weighing approximately 0.60 carat, are about H to I colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Karat white gold mounts, both 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 U.S. 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 SJ 39936, SJ 39940 and SJ 39987, dated 9 January 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".