Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver

Presentation picture frame from the imperial Russia. Beautiful neo classic picture desk frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1910's. It was carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI courts style, with tassels bows and garlands made up in silver. The silver elements are treated with three colors of gilding and is embellished with a guilloche panel with vivid red enamel. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged retractable stand and four screws to open the back part. The glass is oval with flat uneven borders. Diamonds: Mount with a pair of old European rose cut diamonds Weight: 74.95 Grams, (48.04 Dwt). Measurements: 70 mm by 47 mm by 7.1 mm (2.76 x 1.85 x 0.28 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped on several parts with Russian marks; the kokoshnik post 1908 mark with the letter a...

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An art deco chinoiserie stick pin with green Jade. Very nice antique piece from the European art deco period, circa 1920. This large hat-dress pin has been crafted with chinoiserie patterns in solid .800/.999 silver and mounted on top with a decorative element carved from natural Nephrite jadeite jade. The carving depicts the flying figure of a mythological dragon. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it in east Asian culture. during the days of imperial China, the emperor of China usually used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial strength and power. In Chinese culture, excellent and outstanding people are compared to a dragon, while incapable people with no achievements are compared to other, disesteemed creatures, such as a worm. A number of Chinese proverbs and idioms feature references to a dragon, such as "hoping one's child will become a dragon". Has a total weight of 13.2 Grams and a lenght of 7 Inches (17.78 Cm). The jade carving has a measurements of 35 mm by 40mm by 3 mm (1.38 x 1.57 x 0.11 Inches). Note: The piece of carved jade displayed...

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Green nephrite jade bracelet retailed by Gump's. Beautiful vintage piece made by the iconic luxury store known as Gump's in San Francisco. This bangle bracelet was crafted with a pair of curved carvings of natural non dyed green nephrite jade and mounted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats. It is suited with an invisible hinge and a push boxed lock with a pair of figures 8 for extra safety. Has a total weight of 52.3 Grams and the inside diameter is 177.8 mm or 7 Inches (18 Cm). The exterior diameter is 76.2 mm and the width measurement is 10.2 mm. Stamped with the maker's mark, the hallmark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GUMPS 14KT .585". Gump's is an iconic luxury American home furnishings and home décor retailer. The S & G Gump was founded in 1861 in San Francisco, California as a mirror and frame shop by Solomon Gump and his brother, Gustav. It later sold moldings, gilded cornices, and European artwork to those recently made wealthy from the California Gold Rush. The business flourished; the store sold products ranging from jewelry made from jade, precious gemstones, and cultured freshwater pearls to products from luxury designers such as Hermès and Buccellati. Customers included Franklin D. Roosevelt, who bought model ships and smoking jackets. gumps full Note: The jade was once considered more precious than gold, jade has been more highly prized in Asia than any other gemstone. Treasured for thousands of years, it represents harmony, balance and protection, and is thought to bring good luck to the wearer. Though it's always difficult to obtain genuine vintage Gump...

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