Here we have a custom made imperial jadeite jade and sparkly exceptional white diamond brooch circa 1930 crafted in 18K white gold.
Designed as a spray of beautiful flowers this astonishing pin is set with 17.2 carats of exceptional untreated natural green jadeite. These vivid green natural jadeite cabochons are transparent and the color match throughout the brooch is extraordinary.
The beautiful jadeite jade in this antique Art deco period pin is untreated. Apart from normal cutting and polishing it is as mined. These days most jade seen in modern jewelry has been acid treated, soaked in plastic resin and dyed. Untreated jade is immensely more valuable than modern treated jade.
Oftentimes many sellers state "imperial" for untreated jade - that is not the case. Imperial jade is the best of the best of the best of untreated jade - of consistent coloration without patchiness of color and of an intense saturated green. This jade is so rare it is quite literally reserved for the royal family - i.e imperial. It cannot be compared nor is it the same as most untreated A type jadeite. It is exponentially more rare, exponentially more valuable than other untreated jadeite jade. The jade in this brooch is imperial jade.
There is 0.63 carats of F VS clarity exceptional white diamonds set as accents to the jadeite.
It measures approximately 2 1/2" wide by 1 1/4" tall (64mm x 32mm).
This Art Deco brooch is entirely handmade with no cast or machined elements.
It weighs approximately 12 grams.
In excellent condition this one of a kind imperial jadeite jewel is ready to gift or to wear.
An appraisal shall accompany this fine brooch.
We shall ship in a presentation box for safe keeping.
The photos form part of the description. Like all colored stones there is a color variation that occurs in different lighting conditions both inside but also outside, even the time of day can make the color of a stone appear a little different. We do our best to show colors as we see them. Color perception is highly individual and some people can perceive more colors than others, also colors can appear somewhat different on different screens and devices due to variations in screen hardware and device display settings.
