Introducing IMPERIAL DREAMING vol. 2
Ever since my inaugural journey to Myanmar five years ago, I have been captivated by the enchanting gemstone jadeite.
For millennia, jadeite has held a place of reverence in Greater China, with the mesmerising Imperial Jade—the luminous, rich green variety—standing as the epitome of its allure.
The term "Imperial Jade" traces its roots to an ancient edict of the imperial court, which dictated that only royalty could possess this rare and exquisite translucent green gem.
Imperial Jade seldom leaves Asia, earning its reputation as the $3 million per carat stone due to its extraordinary rarity and unparalleled colour.
With half a decade of experience working with jadeite, it is widely acknowledged that the Imperial hue is reserved exclusively for the realm of high jewellery.
Recently, a myriad of prestigious jewellery houses in the West have significantly invested in Imperial Jadeite collections, elevating its status to one of the most sought-after stones, available only by invitation and priced upon request.
Over the past year, I have dedicated myself to curating a unique collection. Sourcing raw jadeite, I have collaborated with a team of master carvers to extract the imperial veins and craft them into iconic, fashionable motifs that honour their Far Eastern heritage.
The most formidable challenge of this endeavour was ensuring that this world-class collection remained both affordable and accessible, perhaps for the first time in history.
For millennia, jadeite has held a place of reverence in Greater China, with the mesmerising Imperial Jade—the luminous, rich green variety—standing as the epitome of its allure.
The term "Imperial Jade" traces its roots to an ancient edict of the imperial court, which dictated that only royalty could possess this rare and exquisite translucent green gem.
Imperial Jade seldom leaves Asia, earning its reputation as the $3 million per carat stone due to its extraordinary rarity and unparalleled colour.
With half a decade of experience working with jadeite, it is widely acknowledged that the Imperial hue is reserved exclusively for the realm of high jewellery.
Recently, a myriad of prestigious jewellery houses in the West have significantly invested in Imperial Jadeite collections, elevating its status to one of the most sought-after stones, available only by invitation and priced upon request.
Over the past year, I have dedicated myself to curating a unique collection. Sourcing raw jadeite, I have collaborated with a team of master carvers to extract the imperial veins and craft them into iconic, fashionable motifs that honour their Far Eastern heritage.
The most formidable challenge of this endeavour was ensuring that this world-class collection remained both affordable and accessible, perhaps for the first time in history.
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Update I commissioned a musgravite pendant from a seller in the pink city and it arrived today.
Dave on looking at the chart of the highly prized gemstones, I am fortunate to own a piece of every stone except musgravite, correct me if I’m wrong but if I remember correctly they have been found in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, I’ll google this after I finish this post. I haven’t been there even though I currently reside in this state. You are a wonderful writer better than me and I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree. Thank you for sharing your amazing insights about gemology. Sorry for the duplicate comment but had to correct the spelling mistakes.
JAN
Dave on looking at the chart of the highly prized gemstones, I am fortunate to own a piece of every stone except musgravite, correct me if I’m wrong but if I remember correctly they have been found in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, I’ll google this after I finish this post. I haven’t been there even though I currently reside in this state. You are a wonderful writer better than me and I have a Bacelors and a Mastees degree. Thank you for sharing your amazing insights about geology.
Oh forgot, THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, Mitchell Kennerley president. These are a collection of Ancient Carved Chinese Girdle;Clasps property of Arthur Davidson Ficke of New York, by order of Mr.Ficke.
It has mostly brown and white pieces. I wanted to talk to you about this book also. Thank you Mary
Hello
While we’re trying to connect David,
I want to tell you about a book I bought.
It’s titled “Jade Dragons” I’ve been waiting to speak with you about its value, in your opinion. It has deed copies of long ago brown, white jadeite. Its preface is from the Metropolitan museum of Art, New York City. Wanna discover this with me?