Lot 2106. An Extremely Fine and Unique Pair of ‘Imperial Green’ Jadeite and ‘Pigeon Blood’ Ruby Earrings. Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - 12,000,000 (USD 1,021,008 - 1,531,512). Lot sold HKD 7,080,000 (USD 903,592). © Poly Auction.
Each set with an oval jadeite cabochon of emerald green colour and high translucency, weighing 13.88 and 13.85 carats, measuring approximately 16.36 x 14.80 x 7.70 mm and 16.26 x 14.85 x 7.76 mm respectively, surrounded by twelve rubies weighing 8.08 carats in total, mounted in 18K gold, approximately 2.1 cm long.
Accompanied by report no. 18081196/1 and 2 dated 28 August 2018 from Gubelin stating that the two jadeites tested are natural jadeite jades, with no indications of treatment and comments that these type of jadeite may also be called “Type A” in the trade. 1) This type of jadeite jade may also be called “Imperial Jade” in the trade. This term refers to the finest specimen of “Type A” jadeite jade.
Also accompanied by a Gubelin Appendix to report no. 18081196 / 1 and 2 stating that the matched pair of two polished jadeites possess a richly saturated and evenly distributed green colouration, combined with the high translucency as well as their very fine texture. Such a combination of characteristics makes of this pair of green jadeites a piece of matching beauty and important
Accompanied by 24 GRS reports, details see the separated table.
Poly Hong Kong. Magnificent Jewels, 2 october 2018, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong