JADEITE, DIAMOND AND GEM-SET PENDANT NECKLACE

Set with two translucent gourds of rich emerald green colour, decorated with a butterfly pavé-set with brilliantcut diamonds and yellow sapphires, surrounded by an oval frame set with brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighted by a cabochon ruby, icy and yellow jadeite cabochons, surmounted by a pear-shaped sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond-set hoops, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, completed by an adjustable black cord, length approximately 625mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite "gourds" are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "gourds" are translucent, of emerald green colour. Upon strong illumination, there are cloud inclusions, but generally not noticeable in normal lighting. Small icy jadeite, yellow jadeite and jadeite cabochons all have good translucency and intense saturation. Diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats are about G to H colours, VS to SI clarity. Small ruby cabochon is of purplish red colour, eye clean. Tiny yellow sapphries and one pear-shaped colourless sapphire in the surmount are generally clean and lively. Condition: Karat white and pink gold mount, pendant can be detached and worn separately, 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 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 Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 40673, dated 18 January 2012, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".