The semi-transparent jadeite of vivid emerald green colour, carved as a Guanyin poising on a lotus flower with baguette diamond-set aureole, to a surmount of a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.26 carats. Jadeite Guanyin measuring approximately 62.15 x 41.12 x 5.45mm. Mounted in 18 karat white gold. Accompanied by a black cord. This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, purchaser’s inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.
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OLD MINE ‘GLASSY’ JADEITE ‘Guanyin’ In Chinese tradition, Guanyin is one of the most popular design motifs for jadeite jewellery, as well as the incarnation of charity and salvation,symbolizing endless fortune and continuation of the family line. Top-quality jadeite Guanyins are often of excellent carving proportion, to exude an air of generosity and wisdom in the facial expressions. This current Lot 583, the old mine ‘glassy’ jadeite Guanyin, represents such a harmonious marriage between unparalleled old mine ‘glassy’ texture and the top imperial green colour. The old mine jadeite of a warm green hue with superb translucency and consistency wondrously interprets a Guanyin poised on a lotus, with its impeccable carving techniques unveiling the easefulness of its holy countenance.