JADEITE, variety Imperial Jade
Na(Al,Fe)Si₂O₆
Tawmaw, Myanmar

Jadeite cabochons and carved components are often combined with other gemstones in jewelry. In this elegant 1940s brooch, diamonds and pink spinel are combined with imperial green jade in a platinum setting.

Size: 66x56x8 mm

Acquired: 1984 donation from Yoram and Ingrid Fishman

Disposition: On display in the Gemstones and Their Origins exhibit.

Catalog Number: 24495