Art Deco 9ct Gold & Nephrite Bracelet

An attractive 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold bracelet that was made circa 1930. It is made up of six square cut pieces of nephrite which is a type of 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…. In between are two nephrite beads within a gold design. Nephrite jade is one of the oldest gemstones in the world and is a sacred material in Chinese cultures and traditions. For many centuries, people confused nephrite and jadeite as the same mineral, when in fact, they are very different chemically. It has a secure hidden clasp. it is a wonderful colour and looks very pretty when worn.