Type A Jadeite Gourd Pendant, Bright Green, 18K Gold, 8mm

A natural Type A jadeite hulu (葫芦, gourd) pendant in icy-glutinous texture, an even bright green throughout, set in 18K white gold. The stone measures about 8.3 × 6.9 × 2.5 mm.

Icy-glutinous jadeite sits between icy and glutinous: fine-grained and semi-translucent, with a soft glow. Beautiful color: the tiny gourd is a rich bright green all over, full and vivid with no stray tones, and the white gold setting makes the green look even fresher. The stone is only 8.3 mm tall, smaller than a little fingernail; the setting frames it so the pendant reads as a neat point of green.

In Chinese, hulu (gourd) sounds like fu lu, blessings and prosperity, and its wide body and narrow mouth are traditionally said to gather good fortune, which makes it one of the most popular jadeite motifs. This one is miniature, for anyone who likes a quiet accent, and a good first jadeite piece on a fine chain.

Type A jadeite is never acid-bleached or polymer-filled, so its original cotton and stone lines stay as they are. Phone screens can make the green of this 8.3 mm pendant look brighter or darker than it is; the video in natural light is the best guide. The gold setting reflects light, so photos can look a little brighter than the piece. Before buying, go by the photos and video, all taken of this piece.

After payment, this 8.3 mm pendant goes to our inspection center first and leaves only once it matches its certificate. It ships free, insured and tracked. Within 7 days of delivery you can return it unworn with its certificate and packaging.