Type A Jadeite Gourd Pendant, Icy Spicy Green, 18K Gold

A natural Type A jadeite gourd pendant in icy texture, spicy green (辣绿), set in 18K white gold. The stone measures about 11.5 × 7.1 × 2.8 mm.

Icy jadeite is fine-grained and highly translucent, so light passes through it with a clear, watery glow. Fine texture and color together: the little gourd glows, a rich, fresh green through both bulbs, and framed in white gold it looks like a green sweet. The back is open, so light comes through from behind and the color reads even clearer.

"Hulu" (gourd) sounds like "fu lu", blessings and prosperity, in Chinese, which makes it a much-loved traditional subject. This one is small and delicate at the neck, made for daily wear, and a lovely first fine jadeite for a young woman.

As a natural mineral, jadeite nearly always carries some cotton or stone lines; they do not affect wear. On a phone screen the color of this 11.5 mm spicy-green gourd can look stronger or paler than it is, so the video in natural light is the best guide. The gold setting reflects light, so photos can look slightly brighter than the piece.

You can reserve this 11.5 mm spicy-green gourd for free first; the seller confirms stock and holds it for 24 hours while you pay. It is checked against its certificate before shipping and travels fully insured, with free shipping.