LAVENDER JADEITE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS,

Of floral motif design, the necklace composed of sixty-nine oval, pear- and marquise-shaped jadeite cabochons of translucent lavender colour, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 460mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings, each composed of five pear-shaped and oval lavender jadeite cabochons of fine translucency, decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 24.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat pink gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the lavender jadeite cabochons on both necklace and matching earrings are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the lavender jadeite cabochons have medium to good translucency, of slightly various shades of mauve tone, from medium to intense purple hues. Upon illumination, there are white cloud inclusions which are very common to natural lavender jadeite and generally not noticeable in normal lighting. Diamonds are about H to I colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat pink gold mounts, necklace and earrings have nice articulated links, 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 certificate numbered KJ 69939, KJ 69940 and KJ 69941(1-2) , dated 17 January 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".