- 1643
JADEITE 'DRAGON' AND DIAMOND BROOCH, AND JADEITE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CIRCA 1950
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- jadeite, diamond, gold
- Dragon approximately 28.48 x 74.13 x 3.38mm; cabochons approximately 15.91 x 10.95 x 4.60mm to 18.56 x 12.83 x 6.72mm.
The brooch set with a semi-translucent jadeite plaque of emerald green colour, carved as a dragon, highlighted by clouds set with circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in 14 karat white gold; the bracelet set with five graduated oval jadeite cabochons of translucent bright emerald green colour, decorated by circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, length approximately 180mm, mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite certificate, the carved jadeite dragon and jadeite cabochons are natural, A jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeite dragon is semi-translucent, emerald green suffused with intense emerald green. There are some natural whitish inclusions. The jadeite cabochons are of translucent, intense apple green to light emerald green colour. There are some natural whitish inclusions. The diamonds are about H-J colours, SI clarity.
Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with use. In good condition. The pieces are dated circa 1950s.
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 SJ 52041 and SJ 52056, dated 20 July 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as ''A Jade''.