Description
This antique pin has a bow on the top with fine and detailed carving in the sterling silver. The long and narrow green stone measures 2.5″ x .25″. The pin overall measures 3″ long and the bow measures 1.5″. It is marked FNS STG. SIL.
AI description:
“The pendant shows the deep, even grass-to-emerald green, slightly waxy luster and subtle translucency typical of nephrite jade. The surface polish and soft, slightly fibrous-looking internal sheen match the interlocking tremolite/actinolite fiber texture of nephrite rather than the glassier look of many other green gems. The style and age suggested by the mount also match common historic uses of nephrite for elongated carved pendants.”
