Cartier beat out eight bidders to pay a world record 27 44 million for a legendary jadeite necklace at sotheby s magnificent jewels auction in hong kong in.
Cartier jade bead necklace.
When it was sold in 1988 it was described in the catalogue as one of the most splendid jade necklaces of the jadeite variety for size and colour to have been offered on the international market this necklace is now being sold as one of the highlights of this.
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A cartier jadeite bead ruby and diamond necklace owned by woolworth heiress barbara hutton 1912 1979 sold for more than 27 4 million at sotheby s hong kong magnificent jewels and jadeite.
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Considering all these facts the jadeite beads on this necklace can be dated at least to the late qing dynasty.