Sale 2613
Hong Kong
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28 May 2008
Price realised
HKD 2,167,500
Estimate
A PAIR OF JADEITE EAR STUDS Each set with an oval jadeite cabochon of vivid emerald green colour and high translucency, mounted in 18k white gold, cabochons approximately 13.47 x 12.06 x 5.34 and 13.48 x 12.03 x 5.27 mm With certificate KJ33151 and KJ33152 dated 25 March 2008 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the cabochons are natural jadeite and no polymer is detected (2)
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