Of orchid motifs, the pistils centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of translucent intense apple green colour and an oval cabochon ruby weighing 8.58 carats respectively, the petals and the bud set with textured gold, rose- and brilliant-cut diamonds, the petiole embellished with circular-cut tsavorite garnets, accented by a moveable bee of a cultured pearl, pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds and circular-cut black diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9.85 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow, blackened and white gold, signed.
Accompanied by an original signed box.
Cabochon measuring approximately 11.76 x 10.41 x 6.07mm.
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered SJ193176, dated 30 March 2020, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as ‘A Jade’;
Taiwanese report numbered 2001102101, stating that the 8.58 carat ruby is natural, Red colour, of Burmese origin, with indication of heating.
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