This hinged bangle is a wonderful example of lavender jadeite jade that has been untreated. The 8.4mm jadeite has been set with 14 karat yellow gold caps which allow the piece to hinge open and terminate with a tongue and box clasp and attached safety chain. The jadeite has been tested at a gem laboratory to confirm that it is natural A grade lavender jadeite which has had no treatments other than wax. This indicates that the jade is of exceedingly high quality and has had next to no human intervention to enhance its colour or it translucency. The gold has been marked for 14 karat purity and the engraving on the gold components suggests it likely originates in Asia, most probably Hong Kong. In very good condition this jadeite bangle is such a beautiful lavender hue and could be stacked with a group of gold bracelets and bangles for a fuller look.
Marked - '14K' and '585' for 14 karat gold purity
Measures - 5.5cm internal diameter and jadeite 8.4mm in diameter
Total weight of piece - 37.01 grams
Independent appraisal values the piece at $6000.
Spectra laboratory report #1186