GIA Imperial Jade Diamond Necklace 18k
Fine jadeite and diamond necklace set with natural jade and accented with diamonds in 18k white gold.
The jadeite is ‘imperial green’, or ‘fei cui’, a Chinese term to denote translucent jadeite.
Photos show the jadeite necklace taken indoors and in the garden. Indoor photos show the necklace with natural light and with room light. (By room light we do mean normal room lighting, not under white box light.)
With so many jade pieces in one necklace, you can certainly appreciate how the jade color develops. There is a difference in and away from sunlight, or with natural light and room light.
But given the translucence in the jade, all scenarios captivate.
Green appeal in this set is its dainty proportion. For reason of design, it looks rather big in photographs, yet it is a Y-necklace designed as a miniature cocktail necklace.
Measuring 18″ long, it actually wears like a loose choker, with a centre drop of 1.25″.
Each teardrop (jade and diamond) averages 1.3cm by 1.1cm, each of which you can imagine to be half or slightly over half the tip of your little finger.
The biggest piece is the marquis jade and diamond drop, about the size of one fragment of the little finger.
Distinct from typical cocktail dimensions, this uniquely sized necklace wears a visible piece nonchalantly.
The ‘fei cui’ green is lovely. The green is vivid with or without much light, an attribute of high quality translucent ‘fei cui’.
In daylight the jadeite cabs are flushed with depth, like pools of green. Away from sunlight, and even where little light resides, the jade is a bold, steadfast green.
There are 12 teardrop cabs, 2 round cabs, and 1 marquis cab, with diamonds weighing approximately 16 carats.
This is a handmade set, with a GIA Report, and priced reasonably.
GIA 7291727879