Art Deco Jade Panel Bracelet
Striking Art Deco bracelet dating from the 1930s and set with four elaborately carved jade panels, mottled apple green in colour, each depicting a pair of flowers. The sections are hinged with smaller connectors between the larger, gems-set ones, allowing it to conform comfortably to the wrist. Crafted in 18 carat gold with bold use of geometry - angles and curves - and French assay marks to one side.
In ancient China, jade had a very special significance over and above the purely ornamental, with perceived spiritual and magical qualities. As far back as the neolithic period it is known to have been carved and worn, even transported thousands of miles, and, during the Han dynasty, 206BC to AD 220, suits were made incorporating jade plaques in order to preserve the bodies (and/or presumably the spirits) of the dead. The fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912 prompted the removal of huge quantities of worked jade - amongst other treasures - from China to the west and, by the 1920s, some of the major design houses had began to incorporate carved jade into their Art Deco pieces.
Era: Art Deco, circa 1930
Length: 7 inches
Width: 1.9cm
Stones: Jade (variety Jadeite)
Weight: 37.7 grams
Marks: French assay marks for 18ct gold
Condition: Great vintage condition
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