Lavender Jadeite Bead and Ruby Necklace

Composed of fifty-nine graduated lavender jadeite beads, to the ruby spacers weighing approximately 2.00 carats, completed with a 18 karat white gold clasp, length approximately 675mm.

Accompanied by Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate no. KJ93955-1, stating that the jadeite beads are natural, Type "A" Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. Stamped 18K750 for 18 karat white gold mounting. The jadeite beads are translucent, of matching lavender colour, with minor patches of bright green. Upon strong illumination, there are clouds and surface reaching inclusions, very commonly seen in natural jadeite, generally not noticeable under normal lighting. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, estimated to weigh approximately 1.50 carats, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, some scratches and abrasions. Diamonds stated to weigh approximately 0.40ct, about H color, overall VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Metal in very good condition.
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Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 93955(1-2), dated 7 October 2016, stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".