- 1638
JADEITE, YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'DRAGON' LETTER OPENER
Estimate
450,000 - 550,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jadeite, yellow sapphire, diamond, gold, ruby
- Jadeite cylinder approximately 44.66 x 13.52 x 9.35mm.
Modelled as a whimsical dragon crouching on an oval jadeite cylinder of semi-translucent bright emerald green colour, suffused with emerald green streaks, the body of the dragon set with circular-cut yellow sapphires together weighing approximately 2.10 carats, decorated by circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.75 carats, accented by circular-cut ruby-set eyes, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, blade detachable.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite certificate, the jadeite is natural, A jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeite is semi-translucent, with some natural white cloud inclusions and bright emerald green streaks. The yellow sapphires are light to medium yellow colour, slightly included, one sapphire is of a brownish yellow colour, included. The diamonds are about H-J colours, VS-SI clarity. The ruby eyes are of a purplish red colour, slightly included.
Condition: 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.
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 71586, dated 22 March 2012, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as ''A Jade''.