ICY JADEITE, BLACK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Composed of forty-nine graduated icy jadeite beads of apple green colour and good translucency, spaced by facetted black diamonds together weighing approximately 17.50 carats, completed by a stylised clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds and black diamonds, highlighted by a square-shaped ruby, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold, length approximately 705mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing certificate, the jadeite beads are natural, Type A jadeites. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite beads have very good translucency, of matching, celadon tone. Upon illumination, there are cloud inclusions, not noticeable in normal lighting. Black diamond beads in-between are opaque, strong surface lustre, with surface pits and abrasions upon loupe check. Other tiny round diamonds on the clasp are about H to I colours, VS clarity. Square-cut ruby is strong purplish red colour, eye clean. Condition: Recently re-strung, in mint 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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 63505, dated 25 July 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".