Composed of twenty-five graduated jadeite beads of vivid emerald green colour and very high translucency, measuring approximately 17.82-16.80 mm, to the brilliant-cut diamonds clasp, diamonds weighing approximately 5.0 carats, 18K gold, necklace 47.0 cm.
Note: This magnificent jadeite bead necklace is composed of twenty five natural graduated translucent jadeite beads, possessing a richly saturated and evenly distributed green coloration, combined with the high translucency as well as their very fine texture. The diameter of these jadeite beads ranging from 17.82-16.80 mm, each of extremely rare and equal size, rich and fabulous tone. Such combination of characteristics makes this jadeite necklace a magnificent piece of matching beauty and importance. Embellished with this jadeite necklace of saturated bright emerald green, an elegant and noble temperament of its wearer is exuded out, dazzling and engaging.
High quality jadeite with dense crystalline particles is extremely rare. This leads to high quality jadeite gradually surpassing other gemstones, become the most expensive accessory material. Also, jadeite is given the symbolic meaning of the rule of imperial power. Thus, the appreciation and collection of jadeite also have the meaning of embedding the imperial power. In history, many celebrities have a special liking for jadeite, not only famous debutante Oei Hui Lan, the richest female heir - Barbara Hutton, but also Empress Dowager Cixi, who has the world’s rarest treasures but still, is especially cherished to the jadeite. Jewelry of jadeite carries too many legendary women’s attitudes towards life, future promise, and is endowed with many cultural implications other than form and material. These legendary women who lead the fashion trend, showed their personalized aesthetic ideas on the stage of history by these exquisite jadeite jewelry.
Poly Auction Hong Kong. Magnificent jewels, Hong Kong, 4 October 2019