- 2715
ICY JADEITE 'SNUFF BOTTLE', JADEITE AND TOURMALINE PENDANT NECKLACE
估價
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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描述
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 30196, dated 4 July 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".
- jadeite, tourmaline
- Snuff bottle approximately 38.39 x 35.62 x 12.15mm; icy jadeite beads approximately 3.92 to 5.45mm; green jadeite beads approximately 3.48 x 3.82mm.
Suspending to the front with a translucent icy jadeite carved snuff bottle, surmounted by a pink tourmaline bead, to a necklace composed icy jadeite beads, decorated at intervals with translucent jadeite beads of emerald green colour, length approximately 680mm, lid removable.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing certificate, the jadeite "snuff bottle" is natural, Type A jadeite. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeite "snuff bottle" has good translucency, with a small green patch on the side. Upon close look, there are clouds, not seen when worn. The tiny icy jadeite beads on necklace of similar tone, highly translucent to almost semi-transparent. Small jadeite beads in-between are translucent, of medium emerald green colour. The tourmaline bead is of strong raspberry pink colour, slightly included to naked eyes and close look.
Condition: Nice craftsmanship, the icy jadeite cap can be screwed to open, overall 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.
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.