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It is the whole idea of the piece: a face everyone knows by its smile, covered, and still unmistakably laughing from the eyes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe figure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Budai is carved in \u003cstrong\u003esatin gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, deeply recessed into the niche — the open robe, the round belly, the folds pooling around him, prayer beads running through one hand, seated on a scrolled cloud base. A \u003cstrong\u003ebeaded chain with a small diamond-set pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e hangs at his chest, so the figure is wearing jewelry of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ground behind him\u003c\/strong\u003e is cut into a \u003cstrong\u003efine radiating sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e, every ray engraved, so the figure sits against light rather than against a blank field. The niche is genuinely deep — the frame wall stands well clear of the carving, and the piece is read through that opening like a shrine rather than a plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stones frame, they do not cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row of round diamonds runs the \u003cstrong\u003efull perimeter of the arch\u003c\/strong\u003e in a raised bezel, and the piece is topped by a \u003cstrong\u003efully pavé-set trophy cup\u003c\/strong\u003e with two handles. Nothing is set on the Buddha himself except the little pendant at his chest. 6.3tcw across 320 stones, all of it around the edge and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e3.25\" tall and 185g in 18K\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a heavy piece, and the \u003cstrong\u003ebail opening is 10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — it wants a thick Cuban or rope under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudai is the wandering monk of Chinese folklore, not the historical Buddha. He is the one associated with contentment, generosity and good luck, and he is normally shown mid-laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blue Paisley Bandana\u003c\/strong\u003e – Raised across the lower face in fine white line detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Arched Niche\u003c\/strong\u003e – Temple-amulet form with the frame wall standing clear of the carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraved Sunburst Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every ray cut, so the figure sits against light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-Framed Arch\u003c\/strong\u003e – A single row of rounds around the full perimeter, 6.3tcw across 320 stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePavé Trophy on Top\u003c\/strong\u003e – A two-handled cup set above the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Carved Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e – Robe, belly, beads and cloud base modelled in the metal, left unset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChain not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHappy Buddha with a Bandana Arch Frame Diamond Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e puts a streetwear detail on a temple form and commits to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to order, turnaround time is typically 2-4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Weight by Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. 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