- 1901
PAIR OF JADEITE 'PEAPOD', YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jadeite, diamond, yellow diamond, white gold
- Peapods approximately 20.88 x 10.93 x 5.31mm and 21.12 x 10.96 x 5.38mm respectively.
Each suspending on a highly translucent jadeite of intense emerald green colour, carved as a peapod, to a stylised surmount decorated by yellow diamond briolettes and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.05 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite "peapods" are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "peapods" have good translucency, of intense emerald green colour. Upon illumination, there are some minor cloud inclusions, not seen in normal lighting. Diamonds together weighing approximately 2.05 carats, yellow briolette diamonds are about medium yellow colour, SI clarity; other colourless diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold mount, back cover can be opened to reveal the translucency, 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 80156, dated 11 June 2013, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.