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A fine jadeite and diamond brooch, reputedly by Shreve & Co. image 1
A fine jadeite and diamond brooch, reputedly by Shreve & Co. image 2
Lot 557

A fine jadeite and diamond brooch,
reputedly by Shreve & Co. Circa 1950

26 November 2017, 14:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

Sold for HK$275,000 inc. premium

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A fine jadeite and diamond brooch, reputedly by Shreve & Co. Circa 1950

The translucent well-carved jadeite of intense emerald green colour, depicting a grasshopper and leafy peapods, to a baguette-cut diamond stalk, accented by six jadeite cabochons of similar material with pavé-set diamond foliage, diamonds approximately 3.50 carats total, selected jadeite measuring 45.0 x 14.8 x 3.7mm

Footnotes

Accompanied by a Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report stating that the selected natural colour fei cui (jadeite jade) has no resin detected. Report number SJ 158411, both dated 13 October 2017.

天然翡翠配鑽石別針,據說為Shreve & Co.,約1950年代
鑽石共重約3.50克拉,翡翠45.0 x 14.8 x 3.7毫米,附香港玉石鑑定中心證書,鑑定為天然硬玉質翡翠-A玉

Provenance:
Previously sold at Christie's Hong Kong, Magnificent Jewellery auction on 2 May 2000, sale number 2035, Lot 1523

來源:
别針由收藏家購於2000年5月2日香港佳士得瑰麗珠寶拍賣,拍賣編號為2035,拍品1523

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