Lot 1839
- 1839
JADEITE, RUBY AND DIAMOND LONG CHAIN NECKLACE
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- Cabochons approximately 7.23 x 5.70 x 2.55mm to 14.21 x 10.77 x 5.33mm.
Composed of sixty-two translucent oval jadeite cabochons of medium apple green to soft emerald green colour, highlighted at intervals with oval rubies and two stylised motifs representing 'double longevity' (雙壽) pavé-set with circular-cut diamonds and rubies, mounted in 18 karat pink gold, length approximately 1080mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite cabochons are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite cabochons are translucent, of slightly varied hues of medium apple green to very soft emerald green colour. Upon close check, there are white cloud inclusions, not noticeable when worn or in normal visual distance. Diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, are about I to J colours, VS clarity. Rubies together weighing approximately 4.50 carats, are of intense to strong cherry red colour, eye clean.
Condition: Karat pink gold link chain, overall 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 SJ15293, dated 19 August 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'