- 1537
JADEITE 'HUAIGU' AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Estimate
200,000 - 280,000 HKD
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Description
- jadeite, diamond, gold
- Huaigu approximately 23.00 x 23.09 x 2.50mm.
Centring on a translucent jadeite huaigu of bright emerald green colour, amid a stylised openwork background set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Testing Certificate, the jadeite "huaigu" is natural, Type A jadeite. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "huaigu" is translucent, of medium green colour, with minor patches of white clouds upon close look. Diamonds are about G to I colours, VS to SI clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold mount, 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 60939, dated 20 May 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A jade".