Lot 2105. A Superb Jadeite, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Estimate HKD 4,000,000 - 6,000,000 (USD 510,504 - 765,756). Lot sold HKD 4,484,000 (USD 572,275). © Poly Auction.
Designed as a series of five graduated oval jadeite cabochons of emerald green colour and high translucency, weighing 10.82 to 5.23 carats, approximately 14.65 x 12.88 x 8.02 to 12.35 x 11.06 x 5.42 mm within a ruby-set surround weighing 15.67 carats in total, completed by circular-cut diamond band, diamonds altogether weighing 9.27 carats, mounted in 18K gold, bracelet length approximately 17.5 cm.
Accompanied by report no. 18081117 dated 28 August 2018 from Gubelin stating that the five oval jadeite cabochons are natural jadeite jade, with no indications of treatment and comments that these type of jadeite may also be called “Type A” in the trade.
Accompanied by report no. 18081246 dated 28 August from Gubelin stating that the jadeite tested is natural jadeite jade, with no indications of treatment and comments that these type of jadeite may also be called “Type A” in the trade.
Also accompanied by a Gubelin appendix to report no. 18081246 stating that “the described jadeite displays a richly saturated and evenly distributed imperial green colour, combined with the size and a high degree of translucency, making it a piece of outstanding beauty and importance.”
Poly Hong Kong. Magnificent Jewels, 2 october 2018, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong