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This intriguing antique carved and pierced jadeite or nephrite gemstone plaque features a design of plump fruits nestled in foliage. The tablet is set in a 14K gold bezel mounting with double borders of twisted wire and measures 1 5/16" wide by 7/8" high.
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The color of the jade is a saturated medium green with areas of lighter mottling. The fruits resemble peaches; all fruits in Chinese & Japanese culture symbolize prosperity.
From the reverse a diagonal natural fissure in the stone is visible in the center but when held to the light is not visible from the front. There are two thin bands of carving near the edge which are not continuous and can be seen from the front and back. However, the plaque within is stable within the frame and there is no movement of any part. The brooch has a silver-color pin secured with a safety clasp. The frame is not marked but tests as 14K gold; the wire edges do not test as high (often, lower karat wires are used for these trims). The bezel’s crimped border follows the contours of the jadeite plaque and holds it securely. The color and natural inclusions in the carving are very rich and the piercings enhance the fruit motif.
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