Comprising a necklace and a pair of matching earrings, the necklace composed of nine semi-transparent jadeite cabochons of well-matching rich emerald colour, all within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, spaced by a brilliant-cut diamond and a pear-shaped diamond, completed by brilliant-cut diamond line necklace, accented by a jadeite cabochon and diamond set clasp; and a pair of matching earrings. Centred jadeite cabochon on necklace and earring measuring approximately 16.28 x 13.65 x 7.50mm and 15.97 x 14.48 x 8.02mm. Diamonds on necklace weighing together approximately 36.55 carats. Mounted in 18 karat white gold. Length approximately 40cm. This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, 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 a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.
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JADEITE CABOCHONS Among all jadeite carvings and jewellery, the cabochon demand the most stringent quality of the jadeite rough. To be qualified as a top quality jadeite cabochon, its green hue has to be of impeccable consistency and saturation, the crystal granules fine, shape full and well-proportioned, balanced and yet semi-transparent and further gifted with a subtle hint of glow. The Chinese saying ‘a great jade shan’t be carved’ perfectly interprets the utter beauty of the cabochon. The current Lot 515 on offer is exemplary of such jadeite cabochon excellence, as the necklace and earrings flawlessly integrating the finest colour and texture – a utterly rare collection of treasure.