PAIR OF MULTI-COLOUR JADEITE, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'SPRING AND AUTUMN' BROOCHES

The first brooch set with a jadeite plaque of celadon tone carved as a vase, flower blossoms set with jadeite, icy jadeite, yellow jadeite, ruby, orange sapphire and tsavorite garnet, symbolising 'spring'; the second brooch of similar design with flower blossoms set with jadeite, yellow jadeite, sapphire and coloured sapphire, symbolising 'autumn'; mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, with pendant loop fitting. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, the two celadon-tone jadeite plaques on the brooches are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, these two jadeite plaques are both highly translucent, of celadon tone, and one with splash of medium green hue on upper left corner. All small jadeites and coloured jadeites are highly translucent, of strong emerald green, intense amber hue and shinny icy tone. Upon illumination, there are minor cloud inclusions in the jadeites, but generally not seen in normal lighting. Other coloured gemstones are of various hue, including strong red, blue, purple-pink and orange colours, eye clean. Diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.15 carats, are about J to K colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Karat blackened gold mounts, both with pendant loop fittings, 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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ 63560 and SJ 63561, both dated 17 January 2013, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.