The Approach of Spring
The design with plums and magpies is also related to the phrase, xi shang mei shao (喜上眉梢）which is a term to describe happiness. In direct translation, it means one will be happy and smile so wide till his/her smile will be near to the tip of the eye brow, ie mei shao (眉梢). (Visualise it by smiling wide!). The Chinese word for eyebrow is mei which also sounds like that for plum.
The historical meaning signifies the approaching of spring when everything flourishes and prospers. The magpies herald the approaching spring and happiness ahead, as can be depicted by many famous Chinese art works.
This piece is in excellent quality jadeite - a lavender icy material coupled with icy apple green patterns across the material. The thickness of this piece is also note-worthy, more than 10mm thick. Great water content and fine carving, set in 18-karat white gold chinese oriental clasp. A piece worthy of anyone’s collection.
Certified.
Stone: Natural Fei Cui Jade (Type A)
Translucency: Translucent
Size: 50.5 x 11.5mm
Design: Pendant
Colour: Lavender and Green
NGI Cert: (8030)
The design with plums and magpies is also related to the phrase, xi shang mei shao (喜上眉梢）which is a term to describe happiness. In direct translation, it means one will be happy and smile so wide till his/her smile will be near to the tip of the eye brow, ie mei shao (眉梢). (Visualise it by smiling wide!). The Chinese word for eyebrow is mei which also sounds like that for plum.
The historical meaning signifies the approaching of spring when everything flourishes and prospers. The magpies herald the approaching spring and happiness ahead, as can be depicted by many famous Chinese art works.
This piece is in excellent quality jadeite - a lavender icy material coupled with icy apple green patterns across the material. The thickness of this piece is also note-worthy, more than 10mm thick. Great water content and fine carving, set in 18-karat white gold chinese oriental clasp. A piece worthy of anyone’s collection.
Certified.
Stone: Natural Fei Cui Jade (Type A)
Translucency: Translucent
Size: 50.5 x 11.5mm
Design: Pendant
Colour: Lavender and Green
NGI Cert: (8030)
The design with plums and magpies is also related to the phrase, xi shang mei shao (喜上眉梢）which is a term to describe happiness. In direct translation, it means one will be happy and smile so wide till his/her smile will be near to the tip of the eye brow, ie mei shao (眉梢). (Visualise it by smiling wide!). The Chinese word for eyebrow is mei which also sounds like that for plum.
The historical meaning signifies the approaching of spring when everything flourishes and prospers. The magpies herald the approaching spring and happiness ahead, as can be depicted by many famous Chinese art works.
This piece is in excellent quality jadeite - a lavender icy material coupled with icy apple green patterns across the material. The thickness of this piece is also note-worthy, more than 10mm thick. Great water content and fine carving, set in 18-karat white gold chinese oriental clasp. A piece worthy of anyone’s collection.
Certified.
Stone: Natural Fei Cui Jade (Type A)
Translucency: Translucent
Size: 50.5 x 11.5mm
Design: Pendant
Colour: Lavender and Green
NGI Cert: (8030)