Check out the rare and beautiful jadeite of historical celebrities, this is a rare treasure

Do you remember the Burmese old pit glass jade jewelry pendant called "Lucky Star"? It was sold at a sky-high price of 80 million in Hong Kong, once again breaking the price record of "scarcity makes things valuable" in the jewelry and jade market. We can only say that poverty limits our imagination!

"Lucky Star" Weight 108.6ct

Jade is now highly sought after in the auction market, forming a pattern of stable growth. More and more people around us are beginning to have a special liking for jadeite, but the following people can be said to be hardcore jadeite players! Their jade collections are eye-catching and are all priceless rare treasures!

Emperor Qianlong

Emperor Qianlong, the emperor whose artistic taste was second only to Emperor Huizong of Song in Chinese history, has always been a discerning connoisseur and one of the biggest collectors in China.

Among the many treasures, he was particularly interested in collecting jadeite.

A jadeite square vase with dragon handles and auspicious and longevity patterns, made by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty

During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, he built the Ruyi Pavilion in the palace to specialize in making jade wares. He organized the collection of exquisite jadeite wares from all over the country and attached great importance to the production of palace jade wares. The Palace Museum houses more than 30,000 pieces of jade, half of which were made during the Qianlong period.

A jade water container carved to ward off evil spirits, made by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty

One of the pieces, a jadeite carved water container designed to ward off evil spirits and made by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, was sold for 49.45 million yuan at an auction in 2012, setting a new price benchmark for jadeite ornaments of the Qing Dynasty.

Qing Dynasty Qianlong Jade Ring

Qing Dynasty Qianlong Jade Snuff Bottle

Empress Dowager Cixi

When talking about jadeite, we have to mention the Jade Queen Mother. Cixi was a legendary jade fanatic. As the actual ruler of the late Qing Dynasty, she collected countless jades throughout her life.

Various jadeite and jade artifacts can be seen everywhere in the palace where she lived. She drinks tea from jade teacups, eats with jade chopsticks, wears jade bracelets on her wrists, and wears jade hairpins in her hair.

Jade hairpin used by Empress Dowager Cixi

Among the jadeite collected by Empress Dowager Cixi, the most famous one is the "Jadeite Cabbage", which is collected in the National Palace Museum in Taipei and is also the treasure of the museum.

Jade Cabbage - National Palace Museum, Taipei

"A Dew of Sweetness" Ice-Type Jade Lotus Leaf with Color

"Rising on the Wind" Glass Jade

Soong Mei-ling

In the 1930s, ladies of the upper class wore jade jewelry as a symbol of fashion and status. Soong Mei-ling was a pioneer in leading the jade fashion at that time.

She collected a lot of jade throughout her life, the most famous of which was the jade twisted bracelet she often wore.

At that time, Du Yuesheng, the leader of the Shanghai Green Gang, bought a pair of jade twisted bracelets for 40,000 yuan. This pair of bracelets is made of bright jade, emerald green like water, and is the best among all jade bracelets. At a party, Soong May-ling fell in love at first sight with the jade twisted bracelet on Mrs. Du Yuesheng's hand and couldn't let it go. Seeing this, Mrs. Du took the opportunity to give the bracelet to her. From then on, Soong Mei-ling always wore the bracelet.

This pair of extremely rare and beautiful jade twisted bracelets has now reached an estimated value of HK$40 million.

Jade Ring/ Jade Twisted Bracelet

At her 100th birthday party, Soong May-ling appeared wearing a complete set of jade jewelry, all of which were of the finest quality. Against the backdrop of jade, this centenarian is still so graceful, noble and elegant.

Soong Mei-ling's jewelry box

It has to be said that the charm of jadeite gradually becomes stronger with the passage of time. Owning a piece of jadeite is the dream of many jewelry players, but when buying, you must identify reliable merchants and certificates.

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