Two jadeite plaques carved as gourds, measuring approximately 45.18 x 28.03 x 3.93 and 45.00 x 26.30 x 3.85mm
Two round brilliant-cut diamonds in the surmount, each weighing 1.01 carats Other smaller diamonds, altogether approximately 1.50 carats
18 karat white gold
Ear-pendants detachable to form two separate pendants
(Two Jadeite Gourds) Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report, numbered KJ96629 and KJ96630, dated 25 September 2017, Type A jadeites, natural colour without any resin. (Two 1.01-carat round Diamonds) GIA report, numbered 2175926931, dated 8 October 2016, F colour, VS1 clarity, Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry. GIA report, numbered 2183258991, dated 28 March 2017, F colour, VS2 clarity, Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry.
附 香港玉石鑑定中心 證書 及 兩張美國 GIA證書
Catalogue Essay
The gourd, known as hulu in Chinese, is a highly auspicious and spiritual object in Chinese culture. It is often mentioned in tales about divinities and gods for carrying magic potions and healing water. It was long associated with good health and protection, high social status, and comes with the meaning of prosperity and fertility. Fewer people know about its correlation with marriage. Newly-wed couple in the past split a hulu in half, each holding one half, drink a toast to their marriage. In this sense, a hulu also becomes a metaphor for a long and happy relationship.
This pair of earrings is each mounted with a stunning carved jadeite hulu with an elegant simplistic outline, and two matching hulu doubles the joy it represents. Despite this traditional motif, the minimalistic design affords this pair of earrings a modern and bold look. The thoughtful design also allows one to transform each hulu into a pendant.
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An Impressive Pair of Jadeite 'Double-Gourd' and Diamond Earrings