Type A Jadeite Laughing Buddha, Lavender, 18K Gold, 30mm

A natural Type A jadeite seated Laughing Buddha (佛公) pendant in icy-glutinous texture, lavender (紫罗兰, also called 春色), set in 18K white gold, stone about 18.7 × 30 × 4.8 mm (height × width × thickness).

Icy-glutinous jadeite sits between icy and glutinous: fine-grained and semi-translucent, with a soft glow. The seller said "juicy, perfect". The whole Buddha is an even blue-toned lavender with plenty of water and an oily, glossy sheen. He sits stretched out, almost reclining, with a full smiling face, big ears and a round belly, carved in soft lines. The 18K white gold mount follows the figure with small white stones and finishes in a stone-set flower bail with a bright-green cabochon at its heart; lavender with green makes the pairing known as 春带彩.

Lavender Buddhas are less common than white or pale green ones and have more personality. At 30 mm wide it is generous and noticeable on the chest, suited to women who love purple and wear light colors. The Laughing Buddha stands for a ready smile and abundant fortune, a dignified gift for a mother or for yourself.

Natural jadeite shifts a little with the light, warmer indoors and fresher in daylight. Every photo and video of this 30 mm lavender Buddha shows this exact piece, with no color editing. The gold setting reflects light, so photos can look slightly brighter than the piece.

This 30 mm lavender Buddha comes with a certificate, and before dispatch we check once more that the piece and the certificate match. It ships free, insured and tracked, and can be returned unworn with its certificate and packaging within 7 days of delivery.