Type A Jadeite Huaigu Pendant, Lavender, Gold Bail, 15.2mm

A natural Type A jadeite huaigu (怀古) pendant in icy-glutinous texture, full lavender (春色), with a gold bail, about 15.2 mm across and 10.7 mm thick.

Icy-glutinous jadeite sits between icy and glutinous: fine-grained and semi-translucent, with a soft glow. The seller wrote "juicy and fresh": the whole piece is an even, soft pinkish purple, like a freshly peeled grape, with no greyish areas. This huaigu is cut thick and full, close to a small round ball and rounded on every side, so the color looks equally even from any angle.

The huaigu, an old-style disc charm, stands for cherished tradition and protection, and is also said to mean "holding fortune close". At about 15 mm this little round pendant looks charming at the collarbone; lavender brightens the complexion and feels gentle, ideal for daily wear by a young woman and a lovely birthday gift.

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 15.2 mm lavender huaigu can look stronger or paler than it is, so the video in natural light is the best guide.

You can reserve this 15.2 mm lavender huaigu 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.