- 1635
JADEITE, RUBY AND DIAMOND 'ABACUS SEED' RING
Estimate
1,300,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- diamond, gold, ruby, jadeite
- Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 27.38 x 17.25 x 9.01mm respectively.
The jadeite of highly translucent emerald green colour, supported by a ring jacket set with a cabochon ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, detachable ring guard and jacket. (2) Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite certificate, the jadeite abacus seed ring is natural, type "A" jadeite. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite abacus seed ring has good translucency, of medium emerald green colour. Upon strong illumination, there are white cloud inclusions and a few dark green spots, but not noticeable in visual distance. Diamonds on the ring jacket together weighing approximately 0.60 carat, are F to G colours, VS clarity. Cabochon ruby is intense red colour, eye clean.
Condition: Classic jadeite abacus seed ring with seperate karat white gold ring jacket, all 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 78181, dated 22 January 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.