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A Carved Jadeite 'Dragon-Head' and Diamond Ring
- Estimate
- HK$45,000 - 55,000€4,900 - 6,000$5,800 - 7,500
Lot Details
A carved jadeite 'dragon-head', <em>measuring approximately 36.86 x 21.51 x 13.51mm</em><em>Ruyi </em>motifs<strong></strong> set with brilliant-cut diamonds throughout the shank18 karat pink gold(Jadeite 'Dragon-head')
<em>Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report, numbered KJ101790, dated 7 May 2020, Type A Jadeite, natural colour without any resin. </em>
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Catalogue Essay
Dragon is arguably the most significant symbol of Oriental culture. Associated with emperors of China, it is an auspicious masculine symbol of ultimate power and luck. The mythical beast is known for its unique features --- antlers of a stag, head of a camel, eyes of a demon, neck of a snake, ears of a cow, scales of a carp, and claws of an eagle. Though the subject was exclusively reserved for ornaments and clothing for the Imperial family and ruling class in the past, contemporary jewels rejuvenate this traditional motif through chic and whimsical designs. This bold jewel with powerful angular lines would look equally stunning as a man’s signet ring or a lady’s cocktail ring.