Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong
A magnificent jadeite and sapphire pendant necklace
Lot 2045. A magnificent jadeite and sapphire pendant necklace. Estimate HKD 28,000,000 - HKD 38,000,000 (USD 3,500,000-4,800,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Suspending a carved rectangular jadeite plaque, the front and back depicting a valley with flowing water amongst pine trees, surmounted by a cabochon sapphire, weighing approximately 11.46 carats, to the length adjustable black cord, mounted in gold, plaque approximately 58.1 x 43.5 x 13.2 mm, pendant 8.4 cm
Accompanied by report no. KJ96923 dated 19 October 2017 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the pendant is natural colour Fei Cui (Jadeite Jade) without any resin
Report no. 11111003 dated 10 November 2011 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating