Lot 1651
- 1651
ICY JADEITE, BLACK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Cabochon approximately 20.28 x 18.45 x 9.15mm.
Centring on a highly translucent oval icy jadeite cabochon, amid petals set with micro pavé-set black and colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by a black cord, length approximately 460mm, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold, brooch fitting.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the icy jadeite cabochon is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeite is highly translucent, of slightly milky tone with inside glow. Upon illumination, there are clouds, not noticeable when worn. Diamonds are about I to J colours, mostly VS clarity. Black diamonds are opaque.
Condition: Karat blackened and white gold mount, in very good condition.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14567, dated 2 August 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".