Lot 8002. The Jadeite Tianchi. An Impressive 'Imperial Green' Jadeite and Diamond Demi-Parure. Lot Sold 31,910,000 HKD (Estimate Upon Request). © Sotheby's 2023

Comprising: a necklace, composed of six highly translucent oval jadeite cabochons of intense emerald green colour, decorated with brilliant-cut and oval diamonds; and a pair of earrings en suite, set with two oval jadeite cabochons; all mounted in 18 karat white gold, necklace length approximately 445mm, earrings with post and hinged back fittings. Necklace jadeite approximately 28.01 x 25.81 x 12.60mm. Earrings jadeite approximately 22.20 x 18.87 x 9.96mm.

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 23091034, dated 19 September 2023, stating that the six jadeite jades on necklace are natural, '...may also be called "Type A" in the trade.' Further accompanied by Gübelin Appendix letter stating that the matched set of six polished jadeite jades “possesses a richly saturated and evenly distributed green colouration, referred to as “imperial green”, combined with their fine texture. Such a combination of characteristics makes this set of green jadeite jade necklace a piece of matching beauty and importance.”

Also accompanied by Gübelin report no. 23091033 / 1 and 2, dated 14 September 2023, stating that the jadeite jades on the earclips are natural, '...may also be called "Type A" in the trade.' Further accompanied by Gübelin appendix letter stating that the pair of jadeite earclips “possesses a richly saturated and evenly distributed green colouration, referred to as “imperial green”, combined with their fine texture… A matched pair of jade of this size, and possessing such a combination of characteristics is rare.”

Further accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates no. KJ 105805 and KJ 105806, dated 10 August 2023, stating that the jadeite tested is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. The Jadeite Tianchi. Hong Kong, 5 October 2023