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PAIR OF ICY JADEITE, ONYX, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, ROCAS
Estimate
28,000 - 38,000 HKD
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Description
- icy jadeite, diamond, onyx, white gold, cultured pearl
- Icy jadeite plaques approximately XXmm and XXmm respectively.
Each suspending an icy jadeite plaque measuring approximately 26.17 - 26.20 x 2.28mm, carved with a traditional Chinese endless knot pattern, to an onyx frame, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by a cultured pearl, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed Rocas.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the carved icy jadeites are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeites are translucent, with cloud inclusions upon illumination. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Proceeds from this pair of earrings will be donated to Chi Heng Foundation, a charity registered and based in Hong Kong, and one of the longest continuous running and most comprehensive non-governmental operation serving AIDS-impacted children in China. In very good condition.
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 certificate numbered SJ 80881, dated 21 October 2013, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”; also accompanied by a signed pouch.