3 janvier 2014

Lavender jadeite and diamond ring and pair of matching ear clips. Photo Sotheby's The ring centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of intense lavender tone and good translucency, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders; and pair of matching ear clips, each set with an oval jadeite cabochon of similar colour, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.30 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2) Ring size: 6½. Cabochon on ring approximately 25.75 x 19.85 x 11.65mm;... [Lire la suite]

Icy jadeite 'Buddha' and diamond pendant. Photo Sotheby's The highly translucent icy jadeite carved as a laughing Buddha, bordered by circular-cut diamonds extending to the surmount, and decorated by marquise-shaped diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Buddha approximately 35.71 x 35.25 x 8.32mm. Estimation 160,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 200,000 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 62560, dated 3 January 2013, stating... [Lire la suite]

Lavender jadeite, jadeite and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's Composed of thirty-eight graduated jadeite beads of translucent lavender colour, spaced by jadeite beads, completed by a clasp centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of translucent emerald green colour, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 595mm. Lavender jadeite beads approximately 11.26 to 15.23mm; jadeite cabochon approximately 17.46 x 13.37 x 4.25mm. Estimation 200,000 — 300,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 250,000 HKD ... [Lire la suite]

Tri-colour jadeite bangle. Photo Sotheby's The translucent circular jadeite bangle of lavender tone suffused with intense apple green with a touch of amber, rounded to the outside and flattened to the inside. Inner diameter and thickness approximately 56.33 x 13.66mm respectively. Estimation 250,000 — 350,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 600,000 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 79930, dated 8 January 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”. Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

Icy jadeite bead necklace. Photo Sotheby's Composed of forty-five graduated highly translucent icy jadeite beads, length approximately 570mm. Jadeite beads approximately 13.43 to 10.77mm. Estimation 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 162,500 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 65179, dated 20 February 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 08 avr. 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Icy Jadeite 'Disc' pendant. Photo Sotheby's The highly translucent circular icy jadeite disc of celadon tone with soft green splashes, accompanied by a brown cord. Jadeite disc diameter and thickness approximately 52.55 and 11.89mm respectively. Estimation 150,000 — 180,000 HKD . Lot. Vendu 187,500 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 63556, dated 17 January 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong |... [Lire la suite]

Icy Jadeite Bangle. Photo Sotheby's The circular jadeite bangle of highly translucent celadon tone with splashes of emerald green colour, rounded to the outside and flattened to the inside. Inner diameter and thickness approximately 54.75 x 12.90mm respectively. Estimation 80,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 375,000 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 62866, dated 8 January 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels... [Lire la suite]

A green jade recumbent boar, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The double-nostril snout, eyes, ears, mouth, hooves, legs and tail of the swine incised from stone of cylindrical section and dark green hue mottled with icy inclusions and isolated black flecks. 3 1/2in (9cm) long. Sold for US$ 10,625 (€7,793)Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Gran, by DescentBonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 17 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com

A black and white jade parrot, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The plump bird carved with spindly legs tucked up against a puffed out chest flanked by finely detailed wings and talons, the details utilizing the variegated colors of the stone. 2 3/4 in (7cm) high. Sold for US$ 3,500 (€2,567) Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Gran, by DescentBonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 17 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com

A white jade double goose toggle, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The two opposed birds nestled tightly together, one holding a lotus flower in its beak, the stone a pale white color with russet markings. 1 3/4in (4.4cm) long. Sold for US$ 6,000 (€4,400) Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Gran, by Descent Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 17 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com