Jadeite, Coloured Sapphires and Diamond 'Butterfly' Ring, Mason Tsai

Modelled as a butterfly, the body set with a pear-shaped jadeite cabochon of translucent emerald green material enhanced by icy jadeite cabochon eyes, the wings embellished by rose-cut coloured sapphires together weighing approximately 1.40 carats, within the circular-cut diamond borders, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold. Ring size: 6¾

Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Testing Certificate, the jadeite cabochon is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, both the jadeite has good translucency, of intense emerald green colour, with minor cloud inclusions upon illumination, not seen in normal lighting. Two small icy jadeite cabochons are highly translucent with nice glow under lighting. The coloured gemstones are of various hues, clean to naked eyes, lively brilliance, with only a few minor fingerprints under loupe check. Diamonds together weighing approximately 1.40 carats, are about H to I colours, mostly VS clarity. Condition: Karat blackened gold ring mount, 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.
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Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 121377, dated 31 August 2015 , stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".