Bangle - hardstone - China - Late 20th century

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This original Chinese hardstone bangle, dated to the late 20th century, is decorated with raised pink blossom motifs and gold-coloured accents.

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Chinese-decorated hard stone bracelet –China- 21th Century

On offer is a Chinese hardstone bangle resembling celadon jade. The bracelet is beautifully decorated on the outside with pink blossom in relief, alternating with gold-colored accents.

Has been identified as hardstone, probably quartz, by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a (partly) natural color. Provenance: This hard stone bangle comes from inland China. A nice bangle. 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 device Stanley tylon / Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity, UV and bright light indicates: Semi-translucent hardstone with partly injected color-defining material. On the outside applied pink undefined material of hard structure.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 56,5 gram.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: Indication of treatment.
*Dating: 21th Century.
*Size (approx.): 77,8 mm (cross-section outside) * 59,3 mm (cross section inside) * 11,6 mm (width).
*Condition: Very fine condition, without damage!

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

No reserve price auction!

Chinese-decorated hard stone bracelet –China- 21th Century

On offer is a Chinese hardstone bangle resembling celadon jade. The bracelet is beautifully decorated on the outside with pink blossom in relief, alternating with gold-colored accents.

Has been identified as hardstone, probably quartz, by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a (partly) natural color. Provenance: This hard stone bangle comes from inland China. A nice bangle. 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 device Stanley tylon / Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity, UV and bright light indicates: Semi-translucent hardstone with partly injected color-defining material. On the outside applied pink undefined material of hard structure.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 56,5 gram.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: Indication of treatment.
*Dating: 21th Century.
*Size (approx.): 77,8 mm (cross-section outside) * 59,3 mm (cross section inside) * 11,6 mm (width).
*Condition: Very fine condition, without damage!

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

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
hardstone
Title of artwork
Bangle
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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