JADEITE, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND RING, TSAI AN HO

Of floral design, set with a jadeite cabochon of translucent emerald green colour, to petals and stems set with circular-cut diamonds, pink sapphires and tsavorite garnets, the diamonds and pink sapphires together weighing approximately 5.20 and 2.50 carats respectively, mounted in titanium, signed. Ring size: 5¾

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite cabochon is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite cabochon is highly translucent, of intense emerald green colour, with a few tiny dark spots upon illumination. Pink sapphires are from medium purplish pink to strong reddish pink hue, lively. Tsavorite garnets are medium grass green hue, eye clean. Diamonds are in the range from near-colourless (about H to I), light yellow to deep yellow brown colours, VS to SI clarity. Signed "apin" to the shank. Condition: Titanium ring mount, the flowerheads are slightly articulated, designer unique piece with fine workmanship, 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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 53289, dated 9 August 2012, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".