The Ethereal Jadeite Necklace

Christie’s is proud to present the most valuable jadeite jewel to appear on the market in over a decade.

The Ethereal Jadeite Necklace, comprising 61 perfectly matched jadeite beads, and measuring approximately 13.7 to 8.8 mm in diameter, will be offered with an estimate of HK$110–200 million (US$15–26 million) in our upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on May 26.

Distinguished by its exceptionally vivid green colour, remarkable texture, and glassy translucency, the necklace exemplifies the highest quality, craftsmanship, and aesthetic harmony. Jadeite’s enduring allure lies in its extraordinary diversity; among the spectrum of colours in which it occurs, green remains the most coveted, ranging from deep sage tones to highly saturated, vibrant emerald green. Only a minute proportion of jadeite mined worldwide possesses the precise combination of colour saturation, translucency, and fine texture required for high jewellery, while its inherent individuality makes the precise pairing of 61 perfectly matched beads into a single necklace an exceptionally rare achievement.