Bracelet - Silver, Quartz - China (No reserve price)

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Chinese gold-plated silver bracelet from the 21st century, featuring five reddish translucent gourd-shaped stones (amethyst or quartz) set in 925/1000 silver mounts, total weight 3 g and length 20 cm.

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Chinese gold-plated silver bracelet with 5 gourd shaped mineral stones –China- 21th Century

On offer is a very fine bracelet with 5 fine reddish translucent gourd shaped amethyst or quartz mineral stones. The gourd shape is believed to bring luck to the wearer. The bracelet is marked as gold-plated 925/1000 silver (please see quality mark 925), both at the end of the bracelet and on the clasp, see photos.

The separate stones have been identified as amethyst or quartz by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Provenance: This bracelet comes from inland China. a Good quality jewel, very suitable 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
• Measuring tape Stanley Tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light check: reddish translucent hardstone, amethyst or quartz, all set in gold plated silver mounts and chain links, 925/1000 silver content.
*Origin/provenance: China.
*Weight: 3,04 gram.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 21th Century.
*Size: Length total 20 cm, To be used from 16 cm to 20 cm.
*Condition: Very fine condition, no damage.

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

No reserve price!

Chinese gold-plated silver bracelet with 5 gourd shaped mineral stones –China- 21th Century

On offer is a very fine bracelet with 5 fine reddish translucent gourd shaped amethyst or quartz mineral stones. The gourd shape is believed to bring luck to the wearer. The bracelet is marked as gold-plated 925/1000 silver (please see quality mark 925), both at the end of the bracelet and on the clasp, see photos.

The separate stones have been identified as amethyst or quartz by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Provenance: This bracelet comes from inland China. a Good quality jewel, very suitable 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
• Measuring tape Stanley Tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light check: reddish translucent hardstone, amethyst or quartz, all set in gold plated silver mounts and chain links, 925/1000 silver content.
*Origin/provenance: China.
*Weight: 3,04 gram.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 21th Century.
*Size: Length total 20 cm, To be used from 16 cm to 20 cm.
*Condition: Very fine condition, no damage.

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

Details

Era
After 2000
Metal
Quartz, Silver
Total weight
3 g
Condition
As new - unused
Country of origin
China
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