Bracelet - Jade, Silver - China - 21st century

o reserve price auction! Chinese gold-plated silver bracelet with 7 different shaped jades –China- 21th Century On offer is a very fine gold-plated sterling silver bracelet with 7 different shaped jade jewels. The central (largest) jewel has the shape of a four-leaf clover which is believed to bring luck to the wearer. Next to the clover shape there are 2 gourd- or hulu shaped jades. Furthermore, there are 2 heart-shaped jades and 2 square-shaped jades. The bracelet is marked as gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver (please see quality mark 925), both at the end of the bracelet and on the clasp, see photos. The different shaped jades are each made of moss-green translucent nephrite jade. All separate stones have been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Provenance: This bracelet comes from inland China. a Good quality bracelet with fine moss- jade jewels, very suitable to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures. Used test equipment: • Sencys hardmetal scratch pen • Presidium gem tester II • Kern PFB 200-3 laboratory scale • Ugsby XP-1 bright light torch • Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper and Measuring tape Stanley Tylon • Inova X5 UV-torch *Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light check: Moss-Green translucent natural color nephrite jade with no (eye visible) impurities, all set in gold plated silver mounts and chain links, 925/1000 silver content (Sterling silver). *Origin/provenance: China. *Weight: 3,178 gram (gross weight). *Hardness: No scratching possible with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: 21th Century. *Size: Total length 21,5 cm. To be used from 16 to 21 cm. *Condition: Very fine condition, no damage. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Estimate:$165.35

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