JADEITE, ICY JADEITE, RUBY, BLACK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND 'PANDA' BROOCH

Modelled as a panda holding carved jadeite bamboo twigs of highly translucent emerald green colour, the body set with a translucent icy jadeite cabochon, the head set with brilliant-cut diamonds accented by green jadeite eyes, and the limbs set with black diamonds, accented by circular-cut rubies, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.30 carats, mounted in 18 karat black gold, with pendant loop fitting.

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeites is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeites are highly translucent, of brilliant, emerald green colour. Upon strong illumination, there are some minor clouds, but not seen in normal lighting. The icy jadeite cabochon set in the belly is also highly translucent. Colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 4.30 carats, are about G to H colours, VS to SI clarity. Black diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, are opaque. Condition: Whimsical design in karat white and blackened gold mount, with pendant loop fitting on the back, 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 certificate numbered SJ 64026, dated 24 January 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.