The translucent jadeite plaque of imperial green colour, carved as a guanyin poising in elegance, to a marquise-shaped and calibre-cut diamond-set surmount, the diamonds totalling approximately 1.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Hong Kong Jade & Stone laboratory numbered SJ164937, 13 February 2018, natural, Intense Green colour, known in the trade as “A Jade”, plaque measuring approximately 46.62 x 33.02 x 3.01mm.

Jadeite is often carved into deities and auspicious figures endowing the piece and its bearer with the according symbolic powers. The Chinese became exceptionally skilled in jadeite carvings and specialists in jade jewellery； their expertise has to date not been overtaken by any other culture. Jade has a distinct glowing effect, caused by the gem’s unique translucency which you can rarely find in the usual sparkle of a faceted gemstone. The light is caught within the stone and reflected back in an even manner； thus requires exquisite craftsmanship during the carving process.
The jadeite ‘Guanyin’ plaque offered here truly stands for the highest standard of the Chinese craftsmanship combined with its exceptional fine texture and superb translucency.

Price estimate:
HKD: 2, 200, 000 - 3, 000, 000
USD: 282, 100 - 384, 600

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