{"product_id":"round-green-china-jade-brooch","title":"Vintage Chinese Pale Green Moss-in-Snow Nephrite and Sterling Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe shades of this vintage Chinese sterling silver and jade filigree brooch are perfect for spring and summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The round, variegated stone green stone is characteristic of (and tests as) jadeite or nephrite jade, a material deeply significant in Chinese culture for symbolizing good fortune and longevity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe donut-shaped design features a classic \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"bi\" (or \"pi\") disc\u003c\/span\u003e, a traditional Chinese symbol of heaven and eternity, characterized by its circular shape and central hole. Take a close look at the intricate metalwork surrounding the stone,  a common technique in antique Chinese export jewelry. A smaller, decorated clear glass or crystal medallion is mounted in the center of the jade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eItems with this specific style and use of filigree and jade are frequently identified as vintage \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eChinese Export\u003c\/span\u003e pieces, popular during the Art Deco period (around the 1920s-1940s). On the back, we see China and Sterling in block letters, demonstrating the authenticity of the piece. It measures 1.25\" across and is in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamoree’s Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43982858289261,"sku":"7971147350125","price":424.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/9337\/2781\/files\/jadecirc.jpg?v=1778897653","url":"https:\/\/lamoree-s-vintage.myshopify.com\/products\/round-green-china-jade-brooch","provider":"Lamoree’s Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}