The Guanyin
Guanyin is the bodhisattva of compassion; in buddhist China as well as across other cultures and faiths worldwide. The ‘regarder of sounds’ who listened to the world’s sorrows like a friend, can be androgynous or male, but is most often represented as a female. As in most depictions, the goddess shown here, is barefoot, in long elegant clothing and with a graceful countenance. In order to demonstrate her omniscience as well as her omnipresence, Guanyin is often depicted seated on an elephant.
Beautiful highly translucent material, thick and finely carved. Set in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds.
Stone: Natural Jadeite (Type A)
Translucency: Highly Translucent
Size: 45.4 x 27.9 x 6.8mm
Design: Pendant
Colour: Green
NGI Cert: Available
Guanyin is the bodhisattva of compassion; in buddhist China as well as across other cultures and faiths worldwide. The ‘regarder of sounds’ who listened to the world’s sorrows like a friend, can be androgynous or male, but is most often represented as a female. As in most depictions, the goddess shown here, is barefoot, in long elegant clothing and with a graceful countenance. In order to demonstrate her omniscience as well as her omnipresence, Guanyin is often depicted seated on an elephant.
Beautiful highly translucent material, thick and finely carved. Set in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds.
Stone: Natural Jadeite (Type A)
Translucency: Highly Translucent
Size: 45.4 x 27.9 x 6.8mm
Design: Pendant
Colour: Green
NGI Cert: Available
Guanyin is the bodhisattva of compassion; in buddhist China as well as across other cultures and faiths worldwide. The ‘regarder of sounds’ who listened to the world’s sorrows like a friend, can be androgynous or male, but is most often represented as a female. As in most depictions, the goddess shown here, is barefoot, in long elegant clothing and with a graceful countenance. In order to demonstrate her omniscience as well as her omnipresence, Guanyin is often depicted seated on an elephant.
Beautiful highly translucent material, thick and finely carved. Set in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds.
Stone: Natural Jadeite (Type A)
Translucency: Highly Translucent
Size: 45.4 x 27.9 x 6.8mm
Design: Pendant
Colour: Green
NGI Cert: Available