Bangle - hard stone - China - 21st century

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China, 21st century hard stone dragon-head bangle titled Bangle.

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Chinese white hard-stone dragon head bangle –China- early 21the Century

On offer is a thick and heavy semi-translucent pale natural hard-stone bangle or bracelet with a semi-translucent appearance. It has carvings of 2 dragonhead together holding a pearl. Has been tested as undefined hardstone, probably quartz-Crystal with high hardness, according to our Gem-tester. Provenance: Obtained in China.

Has been identified as hard-stone by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color, although the color purple indicates that this bangle is not made of jade. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. Still an interesting piece possible 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
• Handheld measuring device
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: undefined translucent white hardstone, probably quartz-Crystal with homogenous natural color and no visible inclusions.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,9 gram or 264,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment, although the color purple indicates that this bangle is not made of jade.
*Dating: early 21th Century.
*Size (approx.): 85 mm (outside cross-section) * 63 mm (inside cross-section) * 12 mm (thick).
*Condition: Very fine condition, without damage!

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping

No reserve price!

Chinese white hard-stone dragon head bangle –China- early 21the Century

On offer is a thick and heavy semi-translucent pale natural hard-stone bangle or bracelet with a semi-translucent appearance. It has carvings of 2 dragonhead together holding a pearl. Has been tested as undefined hardstone, probably quartz-Crystal with high hardness, according to our Gem-tester. Provenance: Obtained in China.

Has been identified as hard-stone by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color, although the color purple indicates that this bangle is not made of jade. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. Still an interesting piece possible 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
• Handheld measuring device
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: undefined translucent white hardstone, probably quartz-Crystal with homogenous natural color and no visible inclusions.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,9 gram or 264,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment, although the color purple indicates that this bangle is not made of jade.
*Dating: early 21th Century.
*Size (approx.): 85 mm (outside cross-section) * 63 mm (inside cross-section) * 12 mm (thick).
*Condition: Very fine condition, without damage!

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
21st century
Country of Origin
China
Material
hard stone
Height
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Width
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Title of artwork
Bangle
Depth
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Condition
Excellent condition
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