Crafted in 9-carat gold, this striking vintage 1970's pendant is set with a carved & polished nephrite tiger claw that imitates the natural claws collected by Victorians in the 19th Century and worn as jewellery.
The jade has been tested using a Presidium Gem Tester and it is a lovely spinach green colour. The gemstone has a gleaming lustre and is semi-translucent and beautifully mottled when held up to the light. The jade claw is set into a hallmarked 9ct yellow gold mount with a hallmarked 9ct gold closed jump ring.
This guilt free example remains in splendid condition for wear on a chain today, a classic amulet fashioned in the most supreme of gemstones!
MATERIALS: 9-carat yellow gold
GEMSTONE: Nephrite Jade
HALLMARKS: British, stamped on collar 9CT-375, stamped on jump ring 'Leo' import mark for London, date letter 'D' for 1978 and makers mark 'SMCo'
MEASUREMENTS: 1-1/4" (3cm) tall, 3/4" (2cm) wide, jump ring 6mm. Weight 4.3 grams
ERA: 1970's
CONDITION: excellent with natural inclusions in the jade and no chips or cracks
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Materials: Nephrite, Gold.