Lot 1861
  • 1861

JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDANT

Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description

  • jadeite, white gold
  • Ling guan approximately 15.05 x 8.03 x 55.78mm.
Carved as a ling guan(翎管)of bright emerald green colour, to a surmount of crown shape set with circular-cut diamonds, the pendant hoop highlighted by a brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in 14 karat white gold.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite "lingquan" is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "lingquan is translucenct, of intense green colour in the front and medium celadon one on the back. Upon illumination, there are white clouds and two tiny black spots to the front, but not seen in normal visual distance. Diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carat, are about I to J colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: The jadeite "lingquan" is probably dated back to late Qing period with later added pendant mount, 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 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 75337, dated 29 July 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.