14 Carat Art Deco Jade Drop Earrings

A pair of fourteen carat yellow gold and jade drop earrings. This beautiful, simple and elegant drop design is simple with a cabochon top jade stud that has a post and butterfly back that fits to the ear with a loop connection to a slightly tapered fine bar drop that again has a loop connection to the larger oval fine cabochon jade drop. The double connection point allows for a beautiful, free flowing movement to the earring when being worn. Intricately made, they are light on the ear and are very comfortable. ade has been cherished for millennia. This enigmatic stone has captivated the human imagination since the dawn of civilization. Its pure, enduring essence has long inspired the wearer's highest spiritual aspirations, while its sensuous, luxurious allure satisfies our most earthly cravings. From the smoke-dimmed caves and huts of prehistoric humans to the royal courts of ancient China and Europe, jade has held an exalted place. Stone Age artisans shaped this toughest of minerals into weapons, tools, ornaments, and ritual objects - carvings that invoked the mystical forces of heaven, earth, life, and death. Even today, the rich heritage and timeless beauty of jade continue to enchant. Asian consumers have never lost their fascination, and now, non-Asian buyers are drawn to its durability and rarity like never before. All are captivated by jade's unique blend of the spiritual and the sensual, the eternal and the earthly. The ancient relationship between humanity and this gemstone persisted into modern times among native societies in New Zealand and parts of North America. In China, this artistic tradition flourished for over 3,000 years. In Central America, the Mayans and Aztecs highly prized jadeite jade. They utilized it for medicinal purposes, as well as in the creation of jewelry, ornaments, and religious artifacts. The name "jade" derives from the Spanish phrase "piedra de ijada," meaning "stone of the pain in the side." Early Spanish explorers coined this term after observing natives holding pieces of the stone to their sides to cure or alleviate various aches and pains. Jadeite also symbolized prosperity, success, and good fortune. It was in China, where the gem-carving tradition was already millennia old, that jadeite reached its pinnacle as an important artistic medium. Jadeite first arrived in China from Burma (now Myanmar) in the late 1700s, and late 18th and early 19th century carvers there produced masterpieces unsurpassed in concept, design, and technical execution. The jade appears to be natural, and untreated. There is no GIA certification however. The gold has been tested with an XRF gun, and is confirmed as fourteen carat. The total drop length is just over 1.5 inches in length. Made in America, circa 1935.