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Magnificent Jewels &Jadeite Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330 LOT 1609 ANOTHER PROPERTY ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND 'FROG' BROOCH, VHERNIER Modelled as a carved rock crystal frog, the web feet embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed. ESTIMATE 40,000 - 50,000 HKD

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Just a few of my favorite things from this auction book!My blog post: http://dailyjewel.blogspot.com/2010/09/magnificent-jewels-jadeite-at-sothebys.htmlThe complete catalog: http://bit.ly/9lgQpy

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1609

ANOTHER PROPERTY

ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND 'FROG' BROOCH, VHERNIERModelled as a carved rock crystal frog, the web feet embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold,signed.

ESTIMATE 40,000 - 50,000 HKD

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1610

ANOTHER PROPERTY

NATURAL CLAM PEARL NECKLACEThe necklace set to the front with cascading fringes of natural clam pearls, each fringe terminated by a drop-shaped clam pearl,supported from a mesh choker composed of clam pearls, the clam pearls measuring approximately 3.20 to 2.60mm, mounted in18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 560mm.

ESTIMATE 70,000 - 85,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by SSEF report numbered 48904, dated 22 June 2007, stating that the four hundred and twenty-three pearls are natural, of Light Brown to Dark Brown colour, non-nacreous saltwater natural pearls, also known asclam-pearls in the trade.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1612

ANOTHER PROPERTY

LAPIS LAZULI AND RED CHALCEDONY BANGLE, CIRCA 1940, CARTIERThe polished gold bangle decorated with three lapis lazuli and six red chalcedony rings, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length

approximately 180mm, signed and numbered 4310.

ESTIMATE 65,000 - 80,000 HKD

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1626

ANOTHER PROPERTY

GREY JADEITE AND DIAMOND BANGLE AND PAIR OF IVORY AND BROWN DIAMOND BANGLESThe first bangle composed of grey jadeite, embellished by pear-shaped rose- and brilliant-cut diamonds, inner diameter, width and

thickness approximately 57.06, 11.40 and 6.60mm respectively; and pair of ivory bangles, centring on a ring of brilliant-cut browndiamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.30 carats, inner diameter approximately 59.30mm; mounted in 18 karat white gold.(2)

ESTIMATE 60,000 - 100,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEPotential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you areinterested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1640

PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

YELLOW JADEITE 'TIGER' BANGLEThe circular band of rich honey tone suffused with orangy tone with splashes of black patches resembling tiger stripes, flattenedon the inside and rounded on the outside.Inner diameter, width, thickness approximately 73.63 x 58.07 x 10.82mm.

ESTIMATE 60,000 - 90,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14542, dated 2 August 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1644

PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

RED JADEITE BANGLEThe bangle of translucent orangy-red tone throughout with splashes of white and speckled red, flattened on the inside androunded on the outside.Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 74.69 x 58.01 x 17.50mm.

ESTIMATE 150,000 - 250,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14543, dated 2 August 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1650

PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

LAVENDER JADEITE AND JADEITE BI-COLOURED BANGLEThe circular band of semi-translucent lavender jadeite, suffused to one side with patches of bright apple green colour.Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 74.11 x 55.56 x 9.70mm.

ESTIMATE 80,000 - 130,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory Limited certificate numbered KJ47073, dated 25 January2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1655

ANOTHER PROPERTY

ART DECO JADEITE PENDANT NECKLACE CIRCA. 1925Of Art Deco design, the pendant composed of an emerald green jadeite of fine translucency, carved with bats and foliage,surrounded by a stylised chinoiserie border composed of onyx beads interspersed by brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending coralbead tassels surmounted by an onyx-set cap decorated with circular-cut diamonds, accompanied by a chain with onyx beads andseed pearls; mounted in platinum, length approximately 680mm.Plaque approximately 51.99 x 17.03 x 7.56mm.

ESTIMATE 160,000 - 200,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEPotential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. if you areinterested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ51786, dated 3 August 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1656

ANOTHER PROPERTY

CARVED PINK TOURMALINE AND JADEITE BEAD PENDANT, QING DYNASTY, 1900The translucent tourmaline of translucent rich pink colour, carved with lotus roots and pods on one side and lotus flowers andleaves on the reverse, suspended from a silk cord with seed pearls and a round green jadeite bead.Tourmaline and bead approximately 50.5 x 52.30 x 12.57mm and 12.86 x 12.65 x 10.05mm respectively.

ESTIMATE 90,000 - 120,000 HKD

PROVENANCESotheby's Hong Kong, 3 May 2000, lot 518.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1790

ANOTHER PROPERTY

FINE JADEITE BANGLEThe highly translucent jadeite bangle of apple-green colour, suffused with a section of vibrant emerald green tone.Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 14.28 x 8.70 x 57.10mm.

ESTIMATE 5,800,000 - 6,800,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ50925, dated 30 June, stating thatthe jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1791

ANOTHER PROPERTY

PAIR OF JADEITE EAR STUDSEach set with a highly translucent brilliant emerald green oval jadeite cabochon, mounted in 18 karat white gold.Cabochons approximately 13.61 x 11.33 x 5.25mm and 13.68 x 11.36 x 5.56mm.

ESTIMATE 1,300,000 - 1,500,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificates numbered KJ50793 and KJ5095, dated 22 June2010, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1792

ANOTHER PROPERTY

VERY FINE JADEITE RINGCentring on a highly translucent emerald green oval jadeite cabochon, mounted in 18 karat white gold.Cabochon approximately 17.48 x 14.68 x 6.60mm. Ring size: 6¼

ESTIMATE 2,800,000 - 3,800,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ52092, dated 19 August 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1841

ANOTHER PROPERTY

JADEITE BANGLEA translucent circular band of apple-green and celadon tone with splashes of emerald green colour.Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 77.16 x 57.07 x 10.30mm respectively.

ESTIMATE 240,000 - 350,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ50977, dated 5 July 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1847

ANOTHER PROPERTY

PAIR OF JADEITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGSEach set with a pear-shaped emerald green jadeite plaque of fine translucency, bordered and surmounted by brilliant-cutdiamonds, mounted in 18 karat pink gold.Plaques approximately 33.15 x 22.43 x 1.08mm and 33.25 x 22.60 x 1.25mm.

ESTIMATE 70,000 - 90,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate, numbered KJ50992, dated 5 July 2010, statingthat the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1851

ANOTHER PROPERTY

ICY JADEITE, JADEITE AND DIAMOND BANGLEThe highly translucent icy jadeite band, decorated with foliage set with emerald green pear-shaped jadeite cabochons andbrilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, flattened on the inside and outside.Inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 57.08 x 15.23 x 7.32mm respectively.

ESTIMATE 180,000 - 230,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ14429, dated 29 July 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1877

ANOTHER PROPERTY

RUBELLITE, DIAMOND AND EMERALD PENDANT NECKLACESuspending to the front with a cabochon rubellite weighing approximately 107.85 carats, accented by brilliant-cut diamondstogether weighing approximately 1.90 carats, accompanied by a black cord embellished by cabochon emeralds, mounted in 18karat white and blackened gold, length approximately 680mm.

ESTIMATE 90,000 - 120,000 HKD

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1882

ANOTHER PROPERTY

ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, ALETTO BROTHERSComposed of circular facetted rock crystal links, each decorated by a ring of brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds togetherweighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 170mm, signed and numbered 162810.

ESTIMATE 140,000 - 180,000 HKD

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1892

ANOTHER PROPERTY

FANCY COLOURED SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND LONG CHAIN NECKLACEComposed of cushion-shaped fancy sapphires of blue, pink and yellow hues together weighing approximately 123.58 carats,spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length

approximately 1300mm.

ESTIMATE 100,000 - 150,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by AGL report numbered CS 42314, dated 28 May 2010, stating that the one hundred and fourteenfancy sapphires are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1903

ANOTHER PROPERTY

CONCH PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACEThe double strand necklace composed of thirty-four conch pearls measuring approximately 5.83 x 4.80 x 4.75mm to 9.75 x 8.52 x8.02mm, joined by briolette diamonds, completed by a marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond-set clasp, the diamondstogether weighing approximately 15.50 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 410mm.

ESTIMATE 500,000 - 600,000 HKD

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1915

PROPERTY OF A LADY

JADEITE BANGLEThe circular band of emerald green colour throughout and good translucency.Inner diameter, width amd thickness approximately 57.35 x 8.25 x 8.45mm respectively.

ESTIMATE 950,000 - 1,500,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ51708, dated 2 August 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1931

ANOTHER PROPERTY

EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, TIFFANY & CO.Composed of five strands of graduated emerald and diamond beads, to a stylised geometric clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds,the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 131.82 and 72.50 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, signed

and numbered 16928194, length approximately 440mm.

ESTIMATE 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-081377, dated 12 August 2010, stating that the emerald beadsare natural, majority of Colombian origin, with None to Minor clarity enhancement.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1959

ANOTHER PROPERTY

STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, VERDURACentring on a cabochon star sapphire weighing 48.04 carats, embraced by a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond support, the diamondstogether weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum, signed.

ESTIMATE 1,200,000 - 1,500,000 HKD

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LITERATURE'Verdura The life and work of a master jeweler' by Patricia Corbett, p. 154.

CATALOGUE NOTERing size: 6

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 9701437, dated 14 February 1997, stating that the 48.04 carat sapphireis natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of thermal treatment.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1973

ANOTHER PROPERTY

PARAÌBA TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACECentring on an oval paraìba tourmaline weighing 44.99 carats, to a stylised frame set with circular-cut diamonds, completed by adouble link-chain spectacle-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.70 carats, mounted inplatinum, length approximately 400 to 450mm.

ESTIMATE 1,400,000 - 1,600,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Gübelin report numbered 0610136, dated 19 October 2006, stating that the 44.99 carat tourmalineis natural. This colour variety may also be called "Paraìba tourmaline" in the trade.

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Magnificent Jewels &JadeiteHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) | 6 Oct 2010, 2:30 PM &5:30 PM | HK0330

LOT 1980

ANOTHER PROPERTY

FINE JADEITE, DIAMOND, BLACK DIAMOND AND RUBY PENDANTThe highly translucent jadeite 'bi' pendant of emerald green colour, decorated by rondelles set with pavé-set black and brilliant-cutdiamonds, accented by a facetted ruby bead, accompanied by a black cord, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately

880mm.Disc approximately 31.13 x 5.07 x 5.43mm.

ESTIMATE 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTEAccompanied by Hong Kong Jade &Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ51709, dated 2 August 2010, statingthat the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".