- 1948
JADEITE, RUBY AND DIAMOND 'BIRDCAGE' BROOCH AND PAIR OF YELLOW JADEITE, JADEITE AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Cabochons approximately 10.48 x 6.96 x 4.40 to 12.00 x 7.16 x 3.65mm; gourds approximately 9.18 x 5.40 x 2.14 to 11.13 x 5.73 x 2.72mm.
Of vivacious design, the brooch centring five lively birds perched on a textured branch, set with highly translucent bright apple green jadeite cabochons of various shapes, embellished with diamond-set heads and tails of oscillating link-chains highlighted by diamonds, decorated with diamond-set leaves, and articulated circular-cut rubies; the pair of earrings each composed of four horizontally linked gourds, of highly translucent bright green colour and honey yellow colour, decorated with diamond-set tassels, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, clip and post fittings. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the jadeites set on the brooch are highly translucent, bright apple green colour. Under strong illumination, there are a few white spots and cloud inclusions which are not seen in normal lighting. The jadeite and yellow jadeite gourds on earclips are of similar translucency, bright green and honey yellow colours respectively. Under strong illumination, a few cloud inclusions may show and are not noticeable in normal lighting. Diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat, are generally of J to K colours, VS to SI. Rubies on brooch are of medium to medium dark, pinky red colours, eye clean with slight surface abrasions under 10x loupe.
Condition: Creative design with beautiful colours, overall 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.