The pendant suspending a carved jadeite pepper of translucent rich emerald green colour, suffused with deep green patches, surmounted by cushion-shaped and oval red spinels, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds; and a pair of matching pendent earrings, each enriched by a circular-cut yellow sapphire, the red spinels and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.95 and 1.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. (2)
Peppers on pendant and earrings measuring approximately 33.62 x 12.38 x 4.26, 28.08 x 11.72 x 4.88 and 27.83 x 11.63 x 4.17mm 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.