Large jade bead from the Chou period of ancient China - 1,046 to 256 BC. Made of Caledon Jade with a delicate and graceful inscribed design. Pendant bead is 2.5" long and 0.5" in diameter. A rare specimen, museum quality.
The setting is modern Continuum sterling silver developed by Stuller. Continuum has a much higher as-cast hardness and a much tighter grain size which allow a better finish that will last longer. It provides superior oxidizing and tarnish resistance compared to other high tech sterling silver alloys.
The chain is a lovely sterling silver wheat chain. Length - 26".