Icy Jadeite Abacus Seed Ring; and Jadeite 'Fortune Boy' Pendant

The icy jadeite abacus seed ring, within a circular-cut ruby jacket, mounted in 18 karat white gold; and a translucent jadeite pendant of celadon tone, carved as a boy carrying a yuanbao, who brings fortune and luck, surmounted by an icy jadeite bead, strung on a dark brown cord. (2) Ring size: 7 (with jacket) or 8 (without jacket)

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, both the icy jadeite abacus seed ring and the carved icy jadeite pendant are natural, Type "A" Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the carved icy jadeite pendant is highly translucent, of intense celadon tone, very fine texture with almost no cloud upon transmitted lighting, rare texture quality in jadeite. The icy jadeite abacus seed ring is almost semi-transparent, with nice glow under lighting. There are some clouds under transmitted or strong illumination, but generally not noticeable in normal lighting. The rubies on ring jacket are of medium intense, pinkish red colour, with minor surface abrasions upon loupe check. Condition: Karat white gold ring jacket which is detachable, signs of wear and abrasions to the metal; overall both in 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 U.S. 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 two Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ 115785 and SJ 115786, both dated 14 May 2015, stating that the jadeites tested are natural, known in the trade as “A Jade”.