A stylish Art Deco jade pendant.
 
The clip with a carved Art Deco trapezoid shaped jade panel in a fine claw mount. The clip has a hinge to the top and a beautifully made openwork back, typical of the Art Deco era.
 
The panel (untested for treatment) has carved floral and fruit decoration and is in wonderful conditon.
 
Jade was a popular choice for Art Deco jewellery following Cartier's extensive use of the stone in the early 1920's. The gemstone is revered in Chinese society where Confucius praised jade as a symbol of righteousness and knowledge. In Chinese culture jade is customarily thought to influence health and prosperity, and ward off negative energy.
 
Era: Art Deco, c.1925 - 1940
Measurements: Pendant 2.7 cm in diameter, 3.3 grams in weight
Hallmarks: Unmarked, tests white gold