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Carved Jadeite ‘Huaigu’ and Diamond Pendent Necklace | 天然「緬甸」翡翠「懷古」配 鑽石 掛墜項鏈

Auction Closed

September 17, 11:55 AM GMT

Estimate

2,000,000 - 3,000,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Suspending a jadeite huaigu of emerald green colour and very good translucency, largest oval diamond weighing 2.05 carats, oval, marquise-, pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, platinum and 18 karat white gold.


Approximate Gross Weight: 101 grams

Approximate Measurements: pendant 52 x 44mm; necklace 355mm

Approximate Jadeite Huaigu Measurements: 28.22 x1.28 x 4.18mm


Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report no. FC 0340, 14 August 2026: natural, Burmese, "A Jade"

GIA report no. 11142929, 3 May 2000: 2.05 carats, F colour, VS1 clarity

In traditional Chinese jade culture, "Huaigu" , widely known today as the "Ping'an Kou" or Safety Buckle, is an iconic disc-shaped carving featuring a smooth outer ring centered around a circular aperture. Inspired by ancient ritual jade bi discs, its cosmological design symbolizes the vastness of the heavens (Tian Yuan) through the outer perimeter and a clear, tranquil heart through the central hole. This seamless, unbroken contour carries profound cultural blessings of wholeness, harmony, and safe journeys while offering timeless aesthetic appeal.

Because its minimalist architecture leaves no room to conceal imperfections, a Huaigu design deliberately prioritizes the raw quality of the gemstone itself over elaborate craftsmanship—making it an exceptional vessel for Imperial Green jadeite, the highest valued color among all jadeite varieties. The unadorned surface maximizes this prestigious material's natural translucency, rich color saturation, and inner radiance without interruption. Whether featured as a classic pendant or set into contemporary high jewelry, an Imperial Green Huaigu remains a celebrated pinnacle of the jadeite market—a perfect synthesis of ancient philosophy and understated elegance.

 

在傳統中國玉石文化中,「懷古」(如今廣為人知的「平安扣」)是一款極具代表性的碟形雕琢款式,其外圍呈光滑圓環,中央貫穿一圓孔。此設計靈感汲取自古代祭祀用的玉璧,構圖富含宇宙觀:外圓象徵廣袤無垠的「天圓」,內孔則代表清明寧靜的心境。這般流暢且無縫連綿的輪廓,寄託著圓滿、和諧與出行平安的深厚文化祝福,同時展現出歷久彌新的美學魅力。

由於其極簡的結構不給瑕疵留下任何遮蔽空間,「懷古」的設計刻意捨棄繁複工藝,回歸寶石本身的原始質地——這使其成為呈獻頂級帝王綠翡翠的絕佳載體(帝王綠亦是所有翡翠品類中價值最高者)。未施雕琢的表面極大化展現出此珍稀材質天然的通透種水、濃郁色澤與內部光彩,一氣呵成。無論是作為經典吊墜,抑或融入現代高級珠寶設計中,帝王綠「懷古」皆是翡翠市場中備受推崇的頂峰之作,堪稱古老哲學與含蓄優雅的完美融合。