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The allure of precious gemstones, like diamonds and sapphires, have captivated the realms of Western fashion, symbolising luxury and success with their radiant beauty. Meanwhile, the mesmerising allure of jadeite has woven itself into the fabric of countless cultures across time, inspiring mythologies and commanding deep cultural reverence across diverse communities worldwide.

Within circles of dynastic Chinese nobility, jadeite reigns supreme as the gemstone of choice, steeped in a legacy that stretches back thousands of years. Having been labouriously shaped into all manner of objects, from jewellery to desk ornaments to religious artefacts — jadeite’s historical significance has often been used to study the politics and social progress involved with ancient Chinese society.

Jadeite in the Imperial Court

Jadeite held profound significance in dynastic China, revered for its exquisite beauty and as a spiritual emblem, embodying purity and vitality throughout the dynastic eras. Its association with imperial spirituality made it an indispensable emblem of health and prestige, reserved solely for royalty and the elite echelons of Chinese society.

Jadeite’s revered status is only underscored by their exclusive association with honour and privilege among Chinese rulers and nobility. Notably, the striking resemblance between the Chinese character for “emperor” or “royalty”, “王”, and the character for “jade”, “玉”, adds to the profound cultural significance attached to this revered gemstone.

In addition to its cultural significance, jadeite emerged as a pivotal element among the array of earthly treasures, sought after for its prowess in unlocking boundless human potential. The esteemed practice of Imperial Feng Shui, deeply intertwined with the fate and prosperity of ancient Chinese dynasties, elevated jadeite to immense popularity and widespread presence throughout the imperial court.

Historically, Imperial Feng Shui distinguished itself with a pragmatic approach to fostering fortune and desirable outcomes, a perspective greatly valued by generations of Chinese emperors. Unlike other schools of thought, Imperial Feng Shui offered a direct, actionable path to sculpting destiny, and creating favourable outcomes — a quality that made it particularly appealing to those who wielded power.

Emperor Qian Long of the Qing dynasty was a prominent advocate of Imperial Feng Shui, with his reign being the peak of its influence in dynastic Chinese history. With his wise foresight, Emperor Qian Long recognised the benefits of Imperial Feng Shui, evident in his meticulous selection of treasures that were thought to channel cosmic energies beneficial to his empire’s vitality and longevity.

Central to the collection of spiritual artefacts in Qian Long’s court—ranging from captivating agarwood and sandalwood specimens to an array of carefully curated natural crystals. However, the cornerstone of the Imperial Feng Shui treasures in Emperor Qian Long’s collection was the exquisite jadeites that formed the foundation of his distinguished rule.

Application of Jadeite in Imperial Feng Shui

Drawing on the findings of the Imperial Feng Shui masters employed in Emperor Qian Long’s court, jadeite was revealed to be able to balance the Minor Yang (少阳). By achieving this balance, individuals are blessed with an abundance of good personal luck throughout their personal and professional endeavours.

Jadeite is a key component in making firm and well-informed decisions, intuition empowers individuals to make sense of limited information and act decisively to seize strategic advantages in the face of ambiguity.

The Makings of Imperial Harvest Jadeite

Today, Imperial Harvest reimagines Emperor Qian Long’s prized jadeite treasures, creating exquisite collections that work harmoniously in fulfilling an individual’s unlimited human potential.

Imperial Harvest’s varied jadeite collections are created with excellence in mind. Meticulous attention is paid to every design element, with extensive refinement and revision processes undertaken by Master David and Imperial Harvest’s team of artisans to achieve perfection. These master artisans, drawing upon generations of expertise, bring these designs to life under the visionary guidance of Master David. Traditional hand carving and sculpting techniques are seamlessly integrated with modern tools and cutting-edge technology, resulting in contemporary jadeite pieces with clean and classic proportions, exuding luxury while honouring the rich heritage of Imperial Feng Shui.

For example, a mainstay of Imperial Harvest’s collections of jadeite jewellery is the Five Wealth Gods collection, with each design undergoing extensive research to ensure that key elements of the deity’s life and likeness are accurately captured. These details are meticulously etched onto the raw jadeite, with the resulting artwork reflecting the richness of each deity’s features and prosperity tools in remarkable detail.

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Another key highlight of Imperial Harvest’s jadeite collections, the Imperial Harvest Jadeite Cabochons, is pivotal in balancing an individual’s Minor Yang (少阳), significantly enhancing their intuition and wisdom. Intuition is critical for decision-making in the face of ambiguity and a lack of reliable data, empowering one to seize first-mover advantages.

Imperial Harvest’s collection of jadeite cabochons is hewn from the centres of jadeite boulders, where Imperial Feng Shui energies are the densest and most intense. Imperial Harvest offers jadeite cabochons in seven gemological cuts, showcasing its radiance from every angle.

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Imperial Harvest’s jadeite treasures feature a vibrant palette that mirrors the Five Elements (五行) of Imperial Feng Shui. This spectrum of colour reflects the exceptional quality of the jadeite collection, with only the most exquisite raw boulders, sourced from reputable mines, meeting the stringent criteria for selection.

In addition, the inherent colour of each jadeite piece is entirely natural; the jadeite is not subjected to artificial treatments to modify its hue, ensuring the colour’s true depth and vibrancy.

The selection process is imbued with a deep respect for the traditional values of Feng Shui, ensuring that each jadeite colour corresponds precisely to the elemental balance dictated by an individual’s Bazi chart. This bespoke approach guarantees that our clients receive jadeite pieces that align with their unique favourable element.

Consecration and Blessings

Upon being acquired by a client, every Imperial Harvest jadeite treasure is blessed by Master David, in a ceremony tailored to align with the most auspicious date and time for the individual client. This meticulous timing is determined by integrating principles from Vedic Astrology, San Yuan Qi Men Dun Jia, and the unique insights derived from the client’s personal Bazi chart — aiming at imbuing each treasure with optimal auspicious energies to enhance the owner’s ability to tap into their full potential.

At the heart of this consecration process is the application of a special vermilion concoction (开光朱砂), a blend that includes pure cinnabar powder (朱砂粉), agarwood oil (沉香油), and sandalwood oil (檀香油), mixed with 24K gold foil on an Imperial White Inkstone (御用白端砚). This mixture is concocted to amplify the jadeite’s heavenly and prosperous energies. Throughout Master David’s blessings, the auspicious energies from these sacred ingredients are conferred on the jadeite treasures, enhancing their potency.

Jadeite At Imperial Harvest

Drawing from a rich, multi-generational legacy of Imperial Feng Shui mastery, Imperial Harvest Jadeite embody aesthetic refinement but also serves to profoundly uplift and empower the lives of each Imperial Harvest client. The Imperial Harvest jadeite collection continues to fulfil its mission of enriching generations with the world’s most esteemed jadeite pieces, echoing the esteemed quality and spiritual significance reminiscent of the treasures once cherished by Emperor Qian Long nearly three centuries ago.