JADEITE BEAD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Composed of thirty-one graduated jadeite beads of translucent apple green tone suffused with streaks of emerald green colour, spaced by jadeite beads of translucent emerald green colour, completed by a clasp centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of similar tone, amid a lotus flower motif pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and tsavorite garnets, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 620mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite beads are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite beads have good translucency, of deep celadon tone suffused with minor green patches. Smaller jadeite beads in-between have similar translucency, of deep and strong green colour. Jadeite cabochon on the clasp is semi-transcluent, of medium strong green colour. Upon illumination, all jadeites show some cloud inclusions, but generally not noticeable in normal lighting. Diamonds on the clasp together weighing approximately 0.40 carat, are about G to H colours, VS to SI1 clarity. Tsavorite garnets are intense grass green colour, eye clean. Condition: Karat gold and white gold clasp, 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 certificate numbered KJ 70180, dated 3 February 2012, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".