Designed as a butterfly resting on rubellite-set dandelion flowers, the butterfly wings set with three translucent jadeite plaques of emerald green colour, embellished by circular-cut diamonds, the rubellites and diamonds together weighing approximately 22.25 and 2.05 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and pink gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the jadeite plaques are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the jadeite plaques is highly translucent, of patchy vivid emerald green colour, with a few tiny black spots under illumination but not seen in distant view. Diamonds are about G to I colours, mostly VS clarity. The rubelite beads are of intense purple-pink colour, eye clean. Condition: Karat white and pink gold mount, in mint condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 120750, dated 18 August 2015, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".