Jadeite and Diamond Brooch

Set with carved jadeite plaques and a jadeite cabochon of high translucency and brilliant green colour, decorated with circular- and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 145851. Please refer to the certificate for further details. Stamped 750 for 18 karat white gold. Jadeite cabochons and carved plaques are evenly matched, of high translucency and vivid emerald green colour. Upon strong illumination, the jadeite pieces show clouds and dark green spots commonly seen in natural jadeite, not seen under normal lighting. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.50 carats in total, about G to H colour, VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Overall in excellent condition.
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Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 1078446, dated 20 September 2016, stating that the jadeite is of natural colour, with no gemological evidence of impregnation present, also known as "A Jade"; further accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 145851, dated 3 February 2017, stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".