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A Jadeite 'Double-gourd', Ruby and Diamond Pendant
- Estimate
- HK$180,000 - 240,000€21,700 - 28,900$23,000 - 30,000
Lot Details
One jadeite 'double-gourd', <em>measuring approximately 27.03 x 14.75 x 3.25mm </em>Diamonds and rubies on side18 karat white gold<em>With a 14 karat white gold chain, length approximately 495mm</em>(Jadeite) <em>Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ94028, dated 17 October 2016, Type A jadeite, natural colour without any resin. </em>
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In Chinese culture, 'double-gourd' has numerous auspicious meanings. Being a plant with lots of seeds, double-gourd is a symbol of fertility. The Chinese characters, hulu, has similar pronunciation as the word to 'protect' or 'blessing', sometimes also similar to 'happiness and good fortune' (fulu) in some dialects. Whilst the shape of double-gourd resembles the number '8', which is traditionally considered to be auspicious and an omen for good luck. As a popular charm, double-gourd or hulu always appears in jadeite carvings as illustrated in present pendant, believed to bring good luck to the wearer.