JADEITE, COLOURED SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE

The translucent jadeite of intense emerald green colour, carved as a pair of frogs on a lotus leaf, embellished by flowers and a fish set with circular-cut pink sapphires and yellow sapphires respectively, highlighted by circular-cut diamonds and highly translucent icy jadeite cabochons, strung on a black cord, mounted in 18 karat pink and white gold, maximum length approximately 730mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the carved jadeite pendant is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite is translucent, of medium emerald green colour. Upon 10x loupe, there are some clouds, not noticeable in normal lighting. Tiny yellow diamonds set on the fish are about medium saturation, other near colourless diamonds are about G to H colours, overall of VS to SI clarity. Pink sapphires are of graduated hues from light to vivid purplish pink, eye clean. Condition: Karat white and pink gold mount, 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 KJ 73795,  dated 14 June 2012, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".