Note: Emperor Qianlong ordered the production of a number of jadeite accessories, and all of Empress Dowager Cixi’s favorite carved jadeite accessories are priceless. Ms. Song Meiling was also a great fan for jadeite.

High-quality jadeite materials have been rare since ancient times. To create a high-quality jadeite bead necklace, it requires a rough stone with a large portion of a consistent color to withstand the great deal of weight loss during cutting and polishing. At the same time, it is extremely rare for a piece of rough stone of this size to display such vibrant color as well as good translucency due to fine internal interlocking structures. Lot 2201 this natural jadeite bead necklace, which gently combines gorgeous and calm colors with extremely high transparency, smooth and compact interior structure, bright and shimmering luster, and great hardness, perfectly present the extraordinary characteristics of the high quality jadeite itself.