Jewel Of The Orient - Vintage Two Tone Gold Plated Natural Chinese Jade Bracelet (VB097)

Jewel Of The Orient - Vintage Two Tone Gold Plated Natural Chinese Jade Bracelet.  This pretty bracelet is crafted from gold plate over metal. The bracelet features 5 genuine natural oblong cut jade, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship.  This bracelet is made from green Chinese jade that is then set amongst silver ends. The jade segments are fixed between different cut out Chinese symbols in a gold plated metal. The jade does have some darker green flecks to it when held up to the light. The bracelet has a smooth shiny texture to it. The jade and metal bracelet has a metal clasp, to allow it to open up and fit around your wrist. The bracelet also has a safety chain, which adds additional security to the bracelet. This vintage Chinese jade and metal bracelet would grace any outfit and is sure to attract attention wherever it is worn. This bracelet would make a great gift for that special person or just as treat for yourself. 

History: Jade has long been associated with South East Asia, where it is regarded as good-fortune bringer. In particular, the Chinese have been using jade for centuries, with the name for jade being written in Chinese since around 2950 BCE. Confucius spoke highly of jade, saying its brightness represented Heaven.

Jade objects originally begun as forms of spiritual connections or value but in later years, developed into symbols of authority and status. Throughout Neolithic Chinese culture, jade remained, however, saturated in purposeful iconography and symbolism.

The name jade comes from the Spanish expression piedra de ijada—literally “stone of the pain in the side.” Early Spanish explorers named it after they saw natives holding pieces of the stone to their sides to cure or relieve various aches and pains. Jadeite also symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck.

Luigi Brunatelli, an Italian chemist, is most widely credited for inventing electroplating. Brugnatelli published his findings on the use of Volta piles to deposit a layer of gold onto a metallic surface in 1805.

Measurements: Bracelet 7 1/2" 

Stone Size: Jade 23.00 mm x 12.00 mm each 

Weight: 10.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Orient

Date: Circa 1960