{"product_id":"a-touch-of-green-vintage-gold-plated-jade-stick-pin-brooch-vbr287","title":"Recently Sold  (VBR287)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Touch Of Green - Vintage Gold Plated Jade Stick Pin Brooch. This lovely pin is crafted from gold plate over metal. The brooch features one genuine cabochon jade gemstone, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty brooch is made in the form of a stick pin, which is set with Canadian jade , surrounded by a filigree pattern. The brooch has its original pin, and a gold plated suction cup closure.  This vintage brooch would make a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11503671539107418979\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJade was first identified in Canada by Chinese settlers in 1886 in British Columbia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11503671539107418238\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earliest discovery of the value of BC jade was by Chinese railway workers around 1885. A large discovery in 2000 by Kirk Makepeace found a 18-tonne gem-quality boulder named 'Polar Pride'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11503671539107421593\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial mining of Canadian jade began in 1972 with the Loex James Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"4e40294b-c419-44c6-948e-b038f63342ed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662148141\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold plating on jewelry has a rich history, dating back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe modern process of electroplating, which is commonly used today, was developed by Luigi Brugnatelli in 1805. This method allowed for more affordable and accessible gold-look jewelry, becoming popular during the Art Deco era and World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"479a6eca-ef50-4a8e-a0e6-ff414533f9cf\"\u003eMeasurements: Brooch 66.00 mm x 12.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"479a6eca-ef50-4a8e-a0e6-ff414533f9cf\"\u003eStone Size: Jade 18.00 mm x 6.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"479a6eca-ef50-4a8e-a0e6-ff414533f9cf\"\u003eWeight: 1.50 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"479a6eca-ef50-4a8e-a0e6-ff414533f9cf\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"479a6eca-ef50-4a8e-a0e6-ff414533f9cf\"\u003eOrigin: Canada  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2037553305865629395\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"50d32264-1bf0-49fe-ba63-837a2c6d55c2\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2693647966194475748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e0cf58e3-e9c1-48ff-bad0-effe41e664c3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14623978476662146502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"479a6eca-ef50-4a8e-a0e6-ff414533f9cf\"\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40864727793722,"sku":"VBR287","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_1573.jpg?v=1746500973","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/a-touch-of-green-vintage-gold-plated-jade-stick-pin-brooch-vbr287","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}