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Cixi’s Imperial Jadeite

Green Emerald — Late-Qing patronage that cemented imperial green jadeite atop the gem hierarchy

The originalLate-Qing patronage that cemented imperial green jadeite atop the gem hierarchySee the documented piece →

Cixi's Imperial Jadeite is associated, in the documented record, with a Green Emerald. Late-Qing patronage that cemented imperial green jadeite atop the gem hierarchy (1900).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great emerald stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Cixi’s Imperial Jadeite?
Cixi’s Imperial Jadeite is associated, in the documented record, with a Green Emerald. Late-Qing patronage that cemented imperial green jadeite atop the gem hierarchy.
What cut and colour is Cixi’s Imperial Jadeite's emerald?
It is a emerald, Green in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1900. Origin / association: China / Hong Kong.
Can I acquire a emerald like Cixi’s Imperial Jadeite's?
Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable emeralds privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.

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Impressive Emerald and Diamond Brooch Pendant Combination
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StoneEmerald
ColorGreen
Era1900
RegionChina / Hong Kong

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

Arena

♛Royalty (Historic)

Stone

Emerald

Color

Green

Region

🌐China / Hong Kong

Era

Belle Époque (1890–1914)
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