Jewellery and Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Phillips

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    • One jadeite 'double-gourd', measuring approximately 27.03 x 14.75 x 3.25mm

    • Diamonds and rubies on side

    • 18 karat white gold

    (Jadeite) Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ94028, dated 17 October 2016, Type A jadeite, natural colour without any resin.

    附 香港玉石鑑定中心 證書

    With a 14 karat white gold chain, length approximately 495mm

  • Catalogue Essay

    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.

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A Jadeite 'Double-gourd', Ruby and Diamond Pendant

Estimate
HK$180,000 - 240,000 
$23,000-30,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewellery and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2016