The first pair each suspending a translucent jadeite bead of intense apple green colour, surmounted by brilliant-cut diamonds; the second pair each suspending a highly translucent icy jadeite, carved as a Buddha's hand, to a jadeite surmount of apple green colour, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white and pink gold. (2)
Beads measuring approximately 11.15 and 11.09mm; Buddha's hands approximately 25.82 x 10.80 x 4.15 and 24.55 x 10.51 x 4.50mm; cabochons approximately 4.48 x 4.00 x 2.03 and 4.23 x 3.95 x 2.04mm respectively.
This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, purchaser’s inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.