Antique Vintage Deco 14k Yellow Gold Chinese Apple Jadeite Jade Disk Earrings

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Antique Vintage Deco 14k Yellow Gold Chinese Apple Jadeite Jade Disk Earrings:
$136.50

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The Piece
sale Estimate:$1,000 - $2,000
Age Circa:Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:14K and Chinese chop mark signature on the back of each earring and on screw back
Country of Origin:China
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:7.2 Grams
Metal Type:14k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value:$180.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
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Main Stone:Jadeite
Main Stone Measurements/Color:8.6 carats, 13.3 mm diameter by 3 mm deep, Apple green hue
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Stone Treatment:The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Cabochon Round
Earring Style:Drop studs
Earring Backing Style:Screw on style backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:Both
Item Measurements:The earring\'s face measures 0.6\" in diameter by 0.6\" deep, including the backings.
Notable Features: These earrings were made during the Art Deco era and are in their original condition!During the Art Deco era, these earrings would have most likely been created with a European aesthetic in mind as Chinese export jewelry was highly desired. With its exquisite craftsmanship, these earrings are a wonderful example of Chinese export jewelry and would have been reserved for wealthier families.Each earring showcases a beautiful round cabochon apple green jadeite, which were prong set into a 14k yellow gold back. The jadeite is an incredible color and is mottled with very subtle green color variations, giving it a unique and beautiful appearance. The earrings feature original screw on backs that are in great condition. The bright 14k yellow gold complements the apple green hue, creating an elegant design. Don\'t miss your chance to save this stunning piece of history!
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
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The History
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 1935. 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 couldn’t 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.
It was in China—where thegem-carving tradition was already thousands of years old—that jadeite reachedits peak as an important artistic medium. The first jadeite reached China inthe late 1700s, and late eighteenth and early nineteenth century carvers createdmasterpieces that are still unsurpassed in concept, design, and technicalexecution.All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items is priced as follows:

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