Lot 1550
  • 1550

JADEITE 'HUAIGU', DIAMOND AND COLOURLESS HARDSTONE NECKLACE AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description

  • JADEITE, DIAMOND, LEAD GLASS, KARAT GOLD
  • Huaigu diameter and thickness approximately 6.50 - 7.35mm and 0.85mm respectively.
The necklace composed of twenty-four double cabochon colourless hardstones, spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, each hardstone set in the centre with a highly translucent jadeite huaigu of intense emerald green colour, to an outer surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 445mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 10.25 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed ASTERIA. (2)

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, the jadeite "huaigu" are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "huaigu" are highly translucent, of brilliant, intense emerald green colour. Upon illumination, there are some brownish cloud inclusions, not noticeable in normal lighting and not seen when worn. Diamonds on necklace together weighing approximately 9.40 carats and earrings weighing approximately 0.85 carat, are about G to H colours, VS clarity. Hardstones are artifical materials. Condition: Karat white gold mounts, all 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ 74886 and SJ 51818, dated 18 July 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".