Sale 2169
Hong Kong
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27 April 2004
Price realised
HKD 597,500
Estimate
AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF JADEITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Each set with an oval jadeite cabochon of highly translucent brilliant emerald green material, in the circular-cut diamond surround and pierced floral gallery, mounted in 18k white gold, cabochons approximately 14.48 x 10.44 x 5.40 and 14.53 x 10.66 x 5.30 mm. With certificate no. JC27118 dated 20 February 2004 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the cabochon tested is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected (2)
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