596
A Jadeite and Diamond Ring and Pair of Matching Pendent Earrings
- Estimate
- HK$2,200,000 - 2,600,000$280,000 - 330,000
Lot Details
(Ring) One jadeite cabochon, <em>measuring approximately 15.61 x 13.30 x 6.33mm</em>
(Earrings) Two jadeite cabochons, <em>measuring approximately 13.26 x 11.57 x 6.13 and 12.94 x 11.59 x 6.10mm</em>Diamonds in the surround, altogether weighing approximately 7.20 carats18 karat white gold(Jadeite cabochons) <em>Two Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports numbered KJ 95226 and KJ 95223, dated 29 March 2017, Type A jadeites, natural colour without any resin.</em>
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Catalogue Essay
Cabochon is without doubt the most classic cutting shape for jadeites. This method of shaping a gemstone into a convex dome was introduced to China from the West in the 18th century and has been greatly favoured since then because the subtle optical qualities of jadeites are best demonstrated in a high-domed shape. When fashioning a cabochon, a considerable portion of the rough may be cut off to achieve a desirable shape. With the soaring prices of jadeite boulders in today’s market, top-quality jadeite cabochons are also commanding elevated prices. They are first and foremost, exceedingly rare.