Jewels & Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, May 28, 2017 | Phillips

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  • Description

    This lot is a Premium Lot that will not be available for online bidding. Prospective buyers who wish to bid on Premium Lots must complete the pre-registration form and pay the Premium Lot deposit, as described more fully in Paragraph 1 of Phillips' Guide for Prospective Buyers. In order to arrange a bid on this work, please contact bidshongkong@phillips.com for further information.

    • Length approximately 430mm

  • Catalogue Essay

    Located in northern Burma near Uru River region, Hpakant is the largest jadeite mine in the world and has long been a mecca for the most discerning jadeite connoisseurs and collectors. According to legend, the material is so abundant that one only has to go an inch deep to find fine jadeites. However, resource is finite, especially glassy material of intense emerald green colour from the ‘old mine’ which is rumoured to be near depletion. Rarity of such ‘old-mine’ Hpakant jadeites, as seen on this spectacular necklace, testifies to nature’s miraculous power and human’s adroitness. The impeccable size, quality and number of jadeite cabochons deems this necklace more than worthy as an heirloom jewel, a jewel now and for generations to come.

628

An Impressive and Fine Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Necklace

Length approximately 430mm

Estimate
HK$16,000,000 - 19,000,000 
$2,000,000-2,400,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 29 May 2017