Type A Jadeite Laughing Buddha, Icy, 18K White Gold, 33mm

A natural Type A jadeite seated Laughing Buddha (佛公) pendant in icy texture, icy white, set in 18K white gold, stone about 24.9 × 32.9 × 4.3 mm (height × width × thickness).

Icy jadeite is fine-grained and highly translucent, so light passes through it with a clear, watery glow. The seller said "great texture, perfect". The Buddha laughs with his eyes squeezed shut, hands resting on his knees, and his round belly fills most of the piece. The whole figure is icy and clear with the faintest blue-white tone, and the plain belly is polished like a mirror that glows bluish when light shines through. The carving is simple and lets the material do the talking. It is framed in 18K white gold with a stone-set flower bail.

At 32.9 mm wide this is a large Buddha with real presence on the chest, best on a slightly heavier chain or a sweater chain. Big colorless icy pieces with clean material are hard to find, and this one is clear. The Laughing Buddha stands for a ready smile and a generous heart, good for an elder or for yourself.

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 32.9 mm icy Buddha 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.

This 32.9 mm icy Buddha has its own certificate from an accredited national gem testing lab. Once inspection confirms the match it is packed and sent, shipping free and fully insured; any import tax is paid by the recipient.