Jadeite Double Gourd and Diamond Monkey Ring

Designed as a monkey holding two highly translucent jadeite double gourd of bright emerald green colour, the monkey pavé-set with diamonds of brown tint weighing approximately 2.00 carats in total, decorated with black diamond eyes, mounted in 18 karat pink gold. Ring size: 6

Accompanied by Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate no. SJ 139665, stating that the jadeite 'double gourd' plaque tested is natural, Type "A" Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. Mounted in white gold, the jadeite 'double gourd' plaques are highly translucent, of bright emerald green colour. Upon strong illumination, there are minor clouds, very commonly seen in natural jadeite, generally not noticeable under normal lighting. Diamonds of light brown colour are estimated to weigh approximately 2.00ct, overall SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Metal shows signs of wear, otherwise In very good condition.
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The diamond of brown tint have not been tested for natural colour origin.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 139665, dated 23 September 2016, stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".