IMPRESSIVE JADEITE 'BUDDHA'S HAND' AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE

The highly translucent jadeite of emerald green colour meticulously carved as a Buddha’s Hand, symbolising protection, longevity and good fortune, highlighted by a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 4.38 carats, completed by a diamond-set clasp and black cord decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, maximum length approximately 510mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite certificate, the jadeite "Buddha's hand" is natural, type "A" jadeite. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite pendant is highly translucent, of emerald green colour. Upon strong illumination, there are some clouds, but not seen in normal lighting. The cushion diamond, according to GIA report, is F colour, VS2 clarity. Other diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carat, are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat white 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 78493, dated 8 February 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”. Further accompanied by GIA report numbered 1156137295, dated 5 December 2012, stating that the 4.38 carat diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity.