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.
7 comments
I agree. Please invite us as it would be our trip of a life time! We have become so passionate towards this gemstones and revere everything about it. Mary Farrell
Your a very knowledgeable gemmaster wish I could visit the rare sources of jade boulders n mmines