Set at the centre with an oval cabochon jadeite between shoulders set with heart-shaped diamonds, size 52½, sizing band.

Jadeite of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain jadeite of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of jadeites into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Please note due to printing constraints the colour of the jadeite in the catalogue may not be an exact representation of the colour as the item itself. See sergelifar.org for further information on the Fondation Serge Lifar. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Jadeite of evenly distributed green colour, few nicks and scratches, for further information please refer to the GemTechLab report. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.65 carats each, G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, minor evidence of resizing, sizing band. In 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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Serge Lifar was a famous dancer and choreogra🤪pher born in Kiev in 1905. He joined the Ballets Russes in Paris in 1923. He quickly attained the status of "danseur etoile" and went to become choreographer, director and maître de ballets of the Paris Opera in 1930, collaborating with the leading artist of the day such as Picasso, Bakst, Goncharova, Leger for stage design and costumes and with Poulenc and Stravinsky for music. He danced his last ballet in 1956 and continued to pursue an international career in choreography. Serge Lifar passed away in Lausanne in 1986.

Founded in 1989 by his companion, the late Countess Lillan Ahlefelඣdt-Laurvig, the Fondation Serge Lifar is a not for profit charity based in Liechtenstein whose purpose is to promote, protect, defend and perpetuate the art of dance and choreography. Each year the Foundation awards grants to promising young dancers and in doing so it exposes the life and work of Serge Lifar to a new generation thus ensuring his memory lives on.

See sergelifar.org for further information on the Fon✱dation Serge Lifar.