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Antique BurmeseImperialGreenJadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved ChineseEarrings
$3,350per set
£2,555.34per set
€2,911.30per set
CA$4,708.46per set
A$5,136.80per set
CHF 2,719.90per set
MX$61,553.50per set
NOK 34,639.50per set
SEK 31,675.25per set
DKK 21,738.27per set
About the Item
Made during the crossover Arts-&-Crafts and Art-Nouveau movements during the Qing Dynasty, these antique Chinese earrings feature rare Burmese natural untreated translucent imperial green jadeite, which is intricately hand-carved and polished from saturated medium-tone bulbous domes into two unique flora designs. The stones are set with four prongs, that are shaped in two different styles, on a square yellow-gold or gilt frame. When worn, the bright emerald-green earrings remain in a diamond position with white flower-petals located at the bottom tip of only one of them.
The reflections and shadows of the polished carvings on the convex stones are enhanced by open backs for maximum illumination. The color is intense on the thickest carvings and equally balanced between blue and yellow like Columbian emeralds.
From the reverse, the saturated green color is evenly distributed, while the white tip is concealed by the frame. Viewed with a loupe, traces of fine brown "fibers" on the concave backs look like the brown skin on weathered green jadeite boulders from Burma, which were the type of jade favored by Chinese craftspersons since the mid-1800s. This is the more valuable condition of Burmese grade-A jadeite, while the stone itself would be valued like a bead that is considered large between 12 to 17 millimeters in diameter.
As evidence of the century-plus age of the pair, specks of verdigris or organic material are visible on inspection of the findings, which may be 14k or 18k while no markings were found. The earrings date as early as the 1890s when screw-back twist fasteners emerged and single-gem "button" earrings were fashionable.
We included photos taken in natural or artificial light so that the color can be most accurately perceived in different conditions. When viewing the carvings held up towards sunlight the deepest parts are most luminous so that some of the flora is edged in semi-transparent mint green. Marvelous miniature artistry!
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- Weight:5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.6 in (15 mm)Depth: 0.79 in (20 mm)Length: 0.6 in (15 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1890-1914
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244219283342
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