An oval jadeite cabochon and diamond necklace
Lot 2074. An oval jadeite cabochon and diamond necklace. Estimate HKD 5,000,000 - HKD 8,000,000 (US$650,000-1,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Set with twelve oval jadeite cabochons, alternating with oval-shaped diamonds, mounted in gold, largest cabochon approximately 16.4 x 11.7 x 5.7 mm, necklace 41.0 cm.
Accompanied by report no. KJ96752(1-3) dated 6 October 2017 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the cabochons are natural colour Fei Cui (Jadeite Jade) without any resin.
Twelve reports dated from 16 April 2014 to 10 July 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that twelve diamonds range from D to E colour, VVS2 to VS1 clarity.
Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong