Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Pair Of Carved Jade Clips

A pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal – most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). clips that have been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with carved naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  apple green jadeA semi-precious stone that ranges in colour. Translucent jade is more highly valued than opaque jade. Jade is often cabochon cut. Stones with imperfections are usually carved. Two different minerals are known as jade: jadeite and nephrite. The Chinese have prized jade for thousands of years and regard it as having medicinal properties when worn or ingested a…. They were made circa 1920-1930. They have both been carved with peach blossom a popular motif in Chinese jade. They would have been worn on either side of a square necked dress or on a lapel and are as wearable today as they were in the Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. period.