18K gold Necklace

o reserve price! Chinese nephrite jade bamboo pendant with 18k gold bail and gold-plated sterling silver necklace –China- 21th Century On offer is a gorgeous Chinese high quality white nephrite jade bamboo shaped pendant, set with an 18k marked gold bail with 5 small zirconia’s. Around the pendant, a fine subtle floral band made of 18k gold is mounted. This semi-translucent homogenous white nephrite jade pendant is hanging on a gold-plated silver 925 necklace. This necklace has been made from gold-plated sterling silver with very fine chains. The necklace is marked as gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver (please see quality mark S925), both at the end of the bracelet and on the clasp. Please see all pictures for a good impression. The bail is marked G18k (750/1000, guaranteed gold)! Thermal conductivity and hardness indicates nephrite jade. Also tested on translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. The gold bail is made of 18k guaranteed fine gold and marked accordingly. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. a Valuable and rare jade, very suitable as an addition to your high-end collection or to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures. Used test equipment: • Sencys hardmetal scratch pen • Presidium gem tester II • Kern PFB 200-3 laboratory scale • Ugsby XP-1 bright light torch • Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper / Stanley tylon • Inova X5 UV-torch *Material/color: Natural creamy-white homogenous and translucent nephrite jade with 18k (750/1000) golden bail (marked) and with a small 18k gold band (unmarked). The nephrite jade without (eye) visible impurities. An 925/1000 sterling silver necklace, marked twice (on the end piece and on the clasp. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 3,53 gram (gross weight). Necklace weight: 0,7 gram. Estimate gemstone weight 2,6 gram or 13 Carat. Estimate 18k gold weight 0,2 - 0,3 gram. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: Beginning of 21th Century. *Size (approx.): pendant total length including bail: 30 mm. Gemstone size: 25 mm * 8 mm * 6 mm. Necklace length: 445 mm or 44,5 cm. *Condition: Very fine condition, without damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Estimate:£168.63

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