Jadeite 'Teapot' and Diamond Pendant Necklace

The translucent jadeite of celadon tone suffused with emerald green colour, carved as a teapot, to a surmount set with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, completed by a jadeite bead necklace of intense emerald green colour, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 620mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Testing Certificate, the jadeite "tea-pot" is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "tea-pot" ring is translucent, of celadon tone suffused with intense to strong emerald green colour patches. There are cloud inclusions upon strong illumination, but not seen in normal lighting. Diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, are about F to H colours, mostly VS clarity, but a few marquise diamonds may be of SI. Accompanied by a jadeite bead necklace, which the jadeite beads are of slightly ovoid shape, translucent emerald green colour with black spotty inclusions. Condition: This pendant is offered without reserve. The carved jadeite cap atop can be screwed to open, nice and whimsical craftsmanship, 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 two Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ 110043 and SJ 110045 respectively, both dated 22 January 2015, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".