Pretty Antique Victorian Nephrite Jade and 9ct Gold Brooch Pin.

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Pretty Antique Victorian Nephrite Jade and 9ct Gold Brooch Pin.:
$24.85

*** Please scroll down throughall the details of my listing - most of your questions are answered there. Postage within the UK is FREE. Postage Overseas is to be paid for by the buyer and is only by Internationally Tracked (Signed For).

Pretty Antique Victorian Nephrite Jade and 9ct Gold Brooch Pin.

Item Description:

This is avery pretty antique Victorian nephrite jade brooch.The brooch has bands of 9ct gold around the jade.

Signed:not signed but tests for at least 9ct gold.

Condition: Thebrooch and \'C\' fasteners are in very good conditionwith no damage other than natural wear commensurate with an item of its considerable age.

Measurements: 2\" by 1/4\" (50mm by 6mm).

NEPHRITE JADE

Nephrite jade has been prized for 1000s of years bycivilisations as diverse as the Incas and Chinese. Within New Zealand Pounamu (Nephrite Jade)was used in both a practical and ceremonial ways by the NZ Maori and was oftenused to signify high rank. It is a firmsubstance which when diamond polished shows a lifetime of beauty. Itis considered a taonga, or treasure, and therefore protectedunder the Treaty ofWaitangi, and theexploitation of it is restricted and closely monitored.

****Myitems are mostly vintage or antique so do not expect them to be in \'new\'condition, I will describe any faults I am aware of to the best of byknowledge. Please use the photographs asevidence of condition also. You areencouraged to ask questions and request more photographs if required.

Payment:

Within the UK: Paypal preferred, but also acceptable; Personal cheque or Postal order.

Overseas: Paypal by 1st Class Post - FREE

Postage by 1st Class Signed for - FREE (only for items £15 or over)

Overseas postage: Airmail – GBP8.80 (postage is ONLY by Internationally Tracked - Signed For)

If you require a differentpostage please ask.

In all cases - well packagedand secure in a specially designed reinforced, secure postage box or paddedenvelope.

I offer combined postage atvery generous rates for overseas mailings:

Each extra small jewellery itemis just an extra £GBP1.00 each. Forlarger jewellery items (such as large, heavy necklaces and sets etc.) pleasee-mail me for postage rate.

All items offered are to thebest of my knowledge genuinely and accurately described. I am not an expert butI will try and answer any queries you may have regarding any of my items.

The successful high buyer willbe notified of payment details by e-mail, typically within 24 hours aftersale closing.

Payment should be receivedwithin 7 working days from the close of sale.

Items will be shipped within 1business day of funds clearing.

The buyer pays for shipping ifappropriate.

For any queries or more photosof a specific item please contact me.

On 26-Sep-07 at 14:05:44 BST, seller added the following information:

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