Rare 20K gold apple green jade coin bracelet 7 inches long C.1920.
The bracelet is consists of 5 vivid apple green jadeite jade doughnuts bezel set in gold medallions with Chinese characters in center alternating with 6 gold coin-like panels with 4 Chinese characters and a small hole in the center. Jade is translucent. You can see it on the picture made with jade against strong light.
The panels are 13 mm diameter.
The push-in clasp stamped with Chinese Export gold (20 carat gold) and letters LS.
Total weight is 11.8 grams.
Excellent antique condition.
The importance of jadeite jade in Chinese culture is reflected in its status as a symbol of goodness, preciousness and beauty. To the Chinese, jadeite jade is also the embodiment of the Confucian virtues of courage, wisdom, modesty, justice and compassion.
