A vintage 9ct yellow gold and lapis lazuli bracelet with an unusual Chinese character clasp. This bracelet is fully hallmarked for 9ct gold on the back of the clasp. The cylinder-shaped beads are high-quality lapis and each is capped with a 9ct yellow gold cap at each end.
Curator’s note
This delicate but well-made bracelet caught our eye for the quality of lapis, containing beautiful flecks of golden pyrite and other tones, and the detailed box clasp with a pierced Chinese character meaning Longevity. The yellow gold and deep blue lapis is a stunning combination. This style of bracelet is a classic Chinese jewellery design, but usually found in jade. The use of Lapis Lazuli here is more unusual and the gold work is very fine.
Details
Date: Vintage - likely dating from the 1990s
Hallmarks: Marked 375 and 9ct - also features a makers mark that is very tiny
Weight and size: 6.2 grams, 19.5cm in length
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The bracelet is delicate and requires careful wear and care. The box link works well and has a working safety catch on the side.
A vintage 9ct yellow gold and lapis lazuli bracelet with an unusual Chinese character clasp. This bracelet is fully hallmarked for 9ct gold on the back of the clasp. The cylinder-shaped beads are high-quality lapis and each is capped with a 9ct yellow gold cap at each end.
Curator’s note
This delicate but well-made bracelet caught our eye for the quality of lapis, containing beautiful flecks of golden pyrite and other tones, and the detailed box clasp with a pierced Chinese character meaning Longevity. The yellow gold and deep blue lapis is a stunning combination. This style of bracelet is a classic Chinese jewellery design, but usually found in jade. The use of Lapis Lazuli here is more unusual and the gold work is very fine.
Details
Date: Vintage - likely dating from the 1990s
Hallmarks: Marked 375 and 9ct - also features a makers mark that is very tiny
Weight and size: 6.2 grams, 19.5cm in length
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The bracelet is delicate and requires careful wear and care. The box link works well and has a working safety catch on the side.
