Lot 1871. Property Of An Important Private Collector. Imperial Blossom Jadeite and Diamond Parure. Lot Sold 20,415,000 HKD (Estimate 26,800,000 - 38,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2023

Comprising: a necklace, composed of twelve highly translucent oval jadeite cabochons of intense emerald green colour, decorated with oval diamonds; and a pair of earrings and ring en suite, set with three oval jadeite cabochons of same quality; all fifteen cabochons weighing 180.20 carats in total; all mounted in 18 karat white gold, necklace length approximately 400mm, earrings with post and butterfly fittings, ring size 6.

Accompanied by Gübelin report and appendix no. 23071155 /1 to 15, all dated 8 August 2023, stating that all fifteen jadeite are with no indications of treatment and may also be called "Type A" in the trade. A few of jadeite jade may also be called "Imperial Jade" in the trade. This term refers to the finest specimen of "Type A" jadeite jade.

Further accompanied by a SSEF report.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels I. Hong Kong, 6 October 2023