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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 146

14kt. Collection of Jade Jewelry

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

one carved dragon head jade, approx. 21.0 x 12.5mm, stamped "MING'S 14k", 14kt. yellow gold, ring sz. 5-1/2, 7.6 grams; one carved jade pendant, approx. 1 - 1/8 x 1 in., 52 round jade beads, approx. 7.5 - 8.0mm, 54 14kt. yellow gold beads, approx. 3.0mm, stamped "14k 585", 14kt. yellow gold, hidden box with safety clasp, length 22 in., 71.6 grams; one jade disc, approx. 2 in. diameter, stamped "14k 585", 14kt. yellow gold, 22.5 grams

Provenance: Estate of Betty Young Segal, Charleston, South Carolina

Note: The ring tested as Nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II and the carved pendant, beads and disc tested as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

Condition

ring has obvious wear on metal, beads are not knotted in between, thread is loose, metal is slightly tarnished and bent in the middle of the disc 

Estate of Betty Young Segal, Charleston, South Carolina