GROUP OF JADEITE JEWELLERY

Comprising: a pair of pendent earrings, set with four pear-shaped jadeite cabochons of semi-translucent emerald green colour, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds; an icy jadeite dragon pendant of celadon tone with splashes of deep green streaks, surmounted by a red agate bead, strung on a black cord; a bangle of semi-translucent celadon tone, with splashes of apple green and honey yellow colour; an icy jadeite Laughing Buddha pendant, surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond; a gourd and chilong pendant of translucent honey yellow and apple green colour, surmounted by an orangy-yellow jadeite cabochon surrounded with brilliantcut diamonds; and a drop-shaped jadeite pendant carved with a bat, of translucent orangy-yellow colour, decorated by a huaigu of emerald green colour, highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds; mounted in 18 karat white gold. (6)

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, all jadeites are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, all pieces are in good condition. Jadeite Pendent Earrings - translucent, strong emerald-green colour with brownish clouds upon illumination, not noticeable when worn. Diamonds together approximately 0.40 carat, G to H colour, VS to SI clarity. Jadeite Bangle - translucent, tri-colour of medium light green, orange-yellow and celadon hues, cloudy inclusions. Jadeite "Dragon" Plaque - almost semi-transparent, light celadon tone with minor patches of deep green, cloud inclusions upon transmitted lighting, with brownish red agate bead. Multi-colour "Gourd & Chilong" Pendant - fine translucency, of medium green with orange-yellow colour patch on "chilong". Cabochon in the surmount is of intense brownish orange colour. All jadeites have cloud inclusions upon illumination, but generally not seen when worn. Orange Jadeite "Bat" Pendant - good translucency, of medium yellow-orange colour with icy tone on the bat carving. Jadeite huaigu on the top is of medium green colour, similar translucency. All show cloud inclusions upon illumination. Icy Jadeite "Buddha" Pendant - almost semi-transparent, with cloud inclusions upon transmitted light, not noticeable when worn. 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.

Cabochons on earrings approximately 8.03 x 4.80 x 1.80mm to 13.25 x 8.27 x 1.69mm; dragon pendant approximately 53.99 x 43.31 x6.68mm; bangle diameter and width approximately 54.65 x10.88mm respectively;laughing buddha pendant approximately 39.55 x 18.60 x 6.62mm; gourd and chilong pendant approximately 26.07x 25.73 x 4.83mm; bat pendant approximately 22.95 x 14.38 x 7.80mm.

Accompanied by six Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".