13 septembre 2013

Pair of white gold, jadeite, onyx and diamond pendant-earrings. Photo: Sotheby's. The two jadeite discs suspended by six onyx rings, topped by two faceted onyx beads, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately .45 carat. Estimation 6,000 - 8,000 USD  Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151566111 stating that the jadeite has indications of impregnation. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

Platinum, jade and diamond ring. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a jade double cabochon measuring approximately 19.2 by 14.0 by 7.6 mm, flanked by two trapezoid and two bullet-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, size 6. Estimation 15,000 - 20,000 USD  Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155573662 stating that the jadeite jade is of natural color, with no indications of impregnation. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

Platinum, jadeite and diamond pendant/ Photo: Sotheby's. The lozenge-shaped jadeite measuring approximately 31.5 by 13.3 by 2.64 mm, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats. Estimation 15,000 - 20,000 USD  Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 53502 stating that the jadeite is natural, with no indications of impregnation. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

Platinum, jade and diamond pendant-brooch. Photo: Sotheby's. The jade tablet carved with foliate motifs accented by round, baguette and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .65 carat, fitted with pendant loop; circa 1925. Estimation 15,000 - 20,000 USD  PROPERTY FROM A MIDWEST ESTATE  Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

Platinum, jadeite and diamond ring. Photo: Sotheby's. The oval-shaped jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 17.0 by 11.9 by 5.3 mm, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats, size 6¼. Estimation 18,000 — 22,000 USD  Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 53501 stating that the jadeite is natural, with no indications of impregnation.  Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

A Pale Greyish-White and Brown Agate Snuff Bottle, Official School, 1730-1850. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013  Of rounded square shape, and raised on an oval foot ring, the pale greyish-white body has a painterly sweep of brown that outlines the inner edge of a faint banded area on one side, while other abstract markings are on the reverse. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, rose quartz and gilt-metal stopper. Estimate $6,000 – $8,000 Provenance: Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to... [Lire la suite]

A Pair of White Jade Fittings, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013  The ruyi-shaped upper section of each is carved on the front with peony, the sides have slits to fit onto a belt, and the back is open to accomodate the hinged lower section, which is carved in openwork as two confronted dragons. The semi-translucent stone is of pale greenish-white color. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) long overall (2). Estimate $12,000 – $18,000 Provenance: Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired... [Lire la suite]

A White Jade Rectangular Pendant Plaque, 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 One side is well carved with Zhang Qian floating in a log boat amidst rolling, wind-tossed waves below clouds and an inscription, cheng cha fang di sun (ride the raft and visit the star of the Weaving Maiden ([Vega]), and on the reverse with a woman (the Weaving Maiden) seen through a circular window as she sits at her loom, the scene framed by vaporous clouds at the corners. The semi-translucent stone is of even white color... [Lire la suite]

A White Jade Shaped Rectangular Pendant Plaque, 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 One side is well carved with a scene of the Northern Song poet, Mi Fu, accompanied by an attendant, bowing to a tall, pierced rock, and on the reverse with a lengthy inscription, mi zhang ai yan fu ai shi/tan gui jue qi jiu wei pi/shi xiong zu bai zi xie tu/nai zhi dian ming bu xu de, and signed Zigang, all below confronted archaistic dragons at the top. The stone is of even white color. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm.)... [Lire la suite]

The Marie Mancini Pearl and Diamond Ear Pendants . Pair of antique pearl and diamond ear pendants © Christie's  The Marie Mancini Pearl and Diamond Ear Pendants with larger pearls weighing almost 200 grains each, was sold almost 30 years ago.  The pendants incorporating high quality, white, perfectly drop-shaped, saltwater pearls, weighing approximately 200 grains each,  and with a well-documented, over 400-year-old historic provenance, dating back to the 16th-century, sold at a Christie's auction in New... [Lire la suite]