Jewel Of The Orient - Vintage 14K Gold Jadeite Disc Pendant & 10K Chain (VP203)

Jewel Of The Orient - Vintage 14K Gold Jadeite Disc Pendant & 10K Chain. This lovely pendant is crafted from 14K gold, hallmarked 14K, and the chain is crafted from 10K gold, hallmarked 10K and VNS. The pendant features one natural jadeite disc gemstone, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on the pendant showcases a beautifully detailed surmount and a stunning jadeite disc, displaying a green and white color combination. The bale is substantial, and original to the piece. The chain is a box chain design, featuring a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This vintage beauty is versatile enough for casual or formal wear, day or night! 

Note: Appraisal included with the pendant. Appraised at $1870.00 plus tax = $1963.50

History: Jadeite is the principal mineral making up the most valuable form of jade, a precious stone particularly prized in China. Most gem-quality jadeite jade comes from northern Myanmar.

The jade disc itself is one of the oldest shapes and symbols. In Neolithic times, discs were used in burials and laid on the deceased. It is believed that these early discs represented heaven. It is also a symbol for the celestial life and the hole in the center representing a gateway to eternal life.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Pendant 43.50 mm x 26.00 mm     Chain 14" 

Stone Size: Jadeite 25.81 mm x 2.87 mm 

Weight: 6.80 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Orient    Chain: Canada 

Date: Circa 1960