Antique Vintage Art Deco Gold Filled Chinese Jadeite Jade Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin : China. Gram Weight : 43.0 Grams. Metal Type : Gold Filled. Main Stone Measurements/Color : 9.1 mm in width, Mottled hues of light to medium apple green and light lavender. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists and cannot be sure. Item Measurements : The bracelet has an inside circumference of 6.5″ and measures 0.36″ in width. The safety chain measures 1.75 in length. Bracelet Type : Hinged Bangle Bracelet. Closure/Clasp Type : Push In Clasp, Safety Chain. Link Type : Cable Link Safety Chain. Notable Features : This beautiful gold filled bangle bracelet was handmade during the Art Deco era. The bracelet features two curved, hand-carved pieces of jadeite attached by gold filled, chased end pieces. The jadeite has gorgeous mottled hues of light to medium apple green and light lavender, which contrasts beautifully with the bright gold filled end caps. The end caps have very finely chased zigzag lines, adding a subtle detail to this piece. The hinged bangle bracelet has a push in clasp with a cable link safety chain and hangs elegantly off the wrist when worn. The bracelet comes together in a simple and understated design and is a lovely example of Chinese export jewelry, which was very popular during this time. Don’t miss your chance to continue the story of this incredible Art Deco piece! Damage : Age appropriate wear. The push in clasp doesn’t hold as tight as it should but still holds. Your local jeweler can tighten the clasp if desired. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now. Chinese stone cutters were considered some of the finest artisans in the world. They would spend years learning to hand-carve many different types of stones, and excelled in creating finely detailed pieces other artisans couldnt even hope to compare to. Their skill was so refined that they could even carve delicate stones like coral and jade. Chinese stone cutters were so talented that Victorian era European socialites would commission pieces from them, preferring the hefty price tag that came with such high quality work to the ready availability of Western stonework. Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today. It was in Chinawhere the gem-carving tradition was already thousands of years oldthat jadeite reached its peak as an important artistic medium. The first jadeite reached China in the late 1700s, and late eighteenth and early nineteenth century carvers created masterpieces that are still unsurpassed in concept, design, and technical execution. Jadeite is prized for its hardness and density and occurs in green, white, orange, yellow, lavender, red, gray, and black hues. The highest grade of jadeite is translucent and has an even color distribution. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING FOR YOUR ITEMS. Thank you for your cooperation. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Gold Filled Chinese Jadeite Jade Hinged Bangle Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, June 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Style: Bangle
- Main Stone: Jade
- Metal: Gold Filled
- Ethnic Origin: Chinese
