- 1739
PAIR OF JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,600,000 HKD
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Description
- jadeite, diamond, gold
- Plaques approximately 28.08 x 17.37 x 3.62mm and 27.60 x 17.13 x 3.83mm respectively.
Each suspending on a highly translucent intense emerald green jadeite plaque, carved on one side with the calligraphy fu (福) and on the reverse with a dragon and a phoenix respectively, symbolising good fortune and happiness, surmounted by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, the jadeite plaques are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the jadeite plaques are matching and have good translucency, of strong emerald green colour. Upon transmitted illumination, there are tinted cloud inclusions, not seen when worn. Diamonds are mostly G to H colours, except a circular-cut diamond in the surmount of about J colour, overall VS to SI clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold 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 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered KJ 69802 and KJ 69803, dated 13 January 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".